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A century of service: the definitive history of the Irish Defence Forces.From civil war to international peacekeeping, trace the evolution of the Irish Defence Forces from its foundation in 1922 to its modern role. This richly illustrated history explores the challenges, successes, and transformations of the Forces over a century. Discover the struggles to maintain neutrality during WWII, the vital role in UN peacekeeping missions, and the impact of the Troubles on border security. Highlighting the men and women of the Army, Air Corps, Naval Service, and Reserve, this book offers a comprehensive overview for professionals, scholars, and anyone interested in Irish military history.

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Eoin Kinsella is the founder and director of historyworks, providing historical consultancy and research services in the fields of heritage and public history. He holds a PhD in Irish history from UCD and is the author of Dublin City University, 1980-2020: designed to be different (Dublin, 2020), Catholic survival in Protestant Ireland, 1660-1711 (Martlesham, Suffolk, 2018) and Leopardstown Park Hospital, 1917-2017: a home for wounded soldiers (Dublin, 2017).

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