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Book Launch of ‘Jailbreak’: Great Irish Republican Escapes 1865-1983 by James Durney

Spanning the period 186-1983, this collection features escapes on land, air and sea, including bomb blasts, tunnel escapes, mass breakouts and helicopter airlifts. Jailbreak is a fascinating chronicle, with each chapter featuring a history altering jailbreak, such as Éamon de Valera’s cunning rescue from Lincoln Jail in 1919, the ‘Greatest Escape’ of 112 anti -Treaty prisoners from Newbridge Barracks in 1922 and the epic helicopter airlift of IRA leaders from Mountjoy Prison in 1973.

In this hugely entertaining book, James Durney deftly records twenty-three action-packed factual accounts of daring rescues, incredible escape bids and jailbreaks that raised the morale of nationalist Ireland and defied the might of empires and governments.

All welcome. No booking required.

Dates: 28 August 2024 - 7:00PM
Venue: Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

Organised by Naas Library & Cultural Centre
Contact Details: T 045 980795 E: naaslib@kildarecoco.ie

Audience: All Welcome