An Unofficial 'The MeatEater Podcast' Reading List
576. The Irish War of Independence: Rise of the IRA (Part 1)
June 22, 2025
Description
Books Referenced
Author: Tim Pat Coogan
Context:
Biography of Eamon de Valera mentioned as being 'really good' and discussing questions about de Valera's exact parentage. Note: The transcript incorrectly attributes this to David McCullough.
Author: The Weekly Irish Times
Context:
Mentioned as one of the books that became 'hugely popular' in celebrating Irish independence and the 1916 rising. It appears to be a publication documenting the Easter Rising rebellion.
Author: Dan Jackson
Context:
Referenced when discussing the divides between Irish and other communities in places like Liverpool. Paul says 'Dan Jackson when he was on with you previously did this brilliantly and his book is wonderful on the nature of those divides.'