Monthly Archives: November 2026

SHORTLISTED FOR THE AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS

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‘To have one book shortlisted Mr. Dungan, may be regarded as good fortune; to have both nominated looks like carelessness’ as Lady Bracknell might have observed!

Despite her ladyship’s palpable disapproval I’m delighted and honoured to have had The Plot Against Ireland (Head of Zeus/Apollo) and A Timeline of Irish History (Gill) shortlisted in the History and Children’s (Senior) section for the 2026 An Post Irish Book Awards. The results will be announced on 1 December and in the meantime members of the public can vote for the books of their choice in a variety of different categories by visiting the An Post Irish Book awards website voting page.

https://www.irishbookawards.ie/vote/

Far be it from me to suggest that you might vote for either of my shortlisted books but obviously I would be very glad of your support.

And here they are – my beautiful twins.

A TIMELINE OF IRISH HISTORY

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A Journey Through Irish and World History

Just out from Gill – a picturesque follow-up (with fabulous illustrations by Sol Linero) to The Great Irish History Book.

A Timeline of Irish History allows the reader to look at what was happening in the wider world at the same time as significant events were taking place in Ireland. For example, the 1798 Rebellion in Ireland didn’t just happen in isolation. It probably would not have taken place without the American Revolution and the French Revolution that preceded it and spurred on the United Irishmen.