Some people might be of the opinion that Irish history is a boring and uninteresting subject. In fact, the contrary is true. Each day of research or reading reveals something new. For instance, how many people knew that the ‘warrior monks’ or the Knights Templar were established in Ireland during the 13th century, before I wrote the book called ‘THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR AND IRELAND’.
Most of my books deal with matters which have been hidden in historical obscurity or concern a subject or an event which has received little mention. Occasionally, I’ll publish a revised history on a certain subject, such as the castles of Munster which is a series covering each individual county. Three of these have already been published, namely, the castles of the counties Kerry, Limerick and the region known as West Cork.
One of my first books was ‘A BAY OF DESTINY’ which outlines the history of Bantry and the surrounding region from c.6.500 B.C. to 1920 A.D. as well as the history of Early Ireland and the Invasions of pre-historic times. Some of the facts revealed include: the Bantry Region had more megalithic monuments than any other part of Ireland or the Continent; that all the Invaders of Ireland in pre-historic times landed at Bantry Bay; that the population of the region in 1,000 B.C. was greater than that of the whole of Britain and that Christianity in the form of the Coptic Rite was well established here before the arrival of St. Patrick.
Another book which should be of interest to all readers is the epic story of ‘SIVE O’ LEARY’ which details to life of an orphan girl who is accepted as the reincarnation of the great mythological female warrior of the same name during the turbulent period of the Irish land wars. Her life journey bring us through her youth, teenage years, her warlike capabilities and leadership until she is captured and sent as a prisoner to New South Wales. Also covered is her life in the penal colony, her life with the aborigines, her escape and her eventual reunion with her family. Even though written as a historical novel this book is based on the lives of two individuals from West Cork.