Irish History: Strange but True

A light-hearted look at the peculiar aspects of Ireland’s history. We all know of of the various wars, the Famine and the pivotal events which have made the Ireland what it is today, but few know the stranger aspects of the nation’s past. From body snatchers, to pirate queens and Celtic vampires, Ireland’s hidden history is explored here in a book bound to thrill and astound you from the first page. AUTHOR: Colm Wallace is passionate about Irish history. He has a first-class honours masters in History and has written and edited several books, including The Little History of Galway for The History Press. He teaches history to children as a primary teacher and to adults with the Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board. He has appeared on television and radio discussing aspects of Irish history and he has recently been accepted onto a history PHD with University College, Galway. 30 b/w illustrations

Author Biography

COLM WALLACE is passionate about Irish history. He has a first-class honours masters in History and has written and edited several books, including The Little History of Galway for The History Press. He teaches history to children as a primary teacher and to adults with the Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board. He has appeared on television and radio discussing aspects of Irish history and he has recently been accepted onto a history PHD with University College, Galway.