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Spike Island: The Rebels, Residents and Crafty Criminals of Ireland's Historic Island

By John Crotty
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By John Crotty
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A monastic outpost in the Celtic Sea, a fortress built to defend an Empire, a prison established to intern a nation; Spike Island’ s remarkable 1300-year history far exceeds its modest acreage.

No other place better encapsulates the Irish story. Spike Island tells of religious fervour, frequent rebellion, social endeavour, and a nation’ s unextinguishable yearning for freedom. After 206 years

off-limits to the public, its secrets can finally be divulged.

The island has garnered international a...

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HistoryEuropean HistoryIrish HistoryGeneral & Miscellaneous Irish History