Michael M. Galvin has written more than 14 books on local history. He is recognised as an eminent historian and is in constant demand as a consultant/lecturer.
1944
Michael was interviewed on the 11th of July 2016 by Colum Cronin
Interview: WCOH0001
The following topics are covered in Michael’s interview.
Easter Rising and reaction in west Cork, War of Independence, IRA, John Redmond, Michael Collins, Eamon De Valera, reflections on patriots, the role of the historian, the fallacy of judging history according to current standards, Black and Tans, ambushes, Auxiliaries, father’s involvement with the IRA, poverty, Lissarda ambush, parents of Terence Mac Swiney, Civil War.
My Father WCOHAS_0035
In this segment, Michael speaks about his father, who was a member of the West Cork IRA and recounts some of his experiences during the War of Independence. This includes a time when a bomb detonated early and caused him a lot of damage.
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