Maurice Fitzpatrick writes: There is an urgent need for the US to evaluate the consequences of the full-scale assault on its democracy. One way to begin is to examine the alarming parallels in the US now with one of the most horrific periods of human history. Thirty years ago, in June 1995, Italian critic Umberto […]

Dublin Review of Books

10.09.2025

Which Irish are You? - DRB

Brian M Walker writes: There is at present much interest in the Irish diaspora, with television programmes on the subject and a new five-year strategy planned by the government. Thirty years ago President Mary Robinson delivered her groundbreaking address on the Irish diaspora to the joint houses of the Oireachtas. She reminded us of the […]

Dublin Review of Books

13.09.2025

TCD’s Forgotten Tenantry - DRB

Patrick Walsh writes: 1923 was a significant year in the life of Thomas Horgan of Ballynaskreena, Co Kerry. His youngest surviving daughter, Bridget (known as Bridie), was born, and he became the first of his family to own his farm as the title of the land his ancestors had farmed for many generations was transferred […]

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Prophet of a Coming Time - DRB

Eco and ‘American fascism’ - DRB

Which Irish are You? - DRB

TCD’s Forgotten Tenantry - DRB

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