Great Irish Heroes by Sean McMahon - Book

Spanning the centuries from Cú Chulainn to Michael Collins, and from Éamon de Valera to Daniel O’Connell, this volume gathers concise biographies of some of Ireland’s most influential figures.

The collection traces the arc of Irish history through individuals who shaped it, drawing from fields such as medicine, science, politics, the arts and education. Alongside widely recognised names are lesser-known figures whose courage and contribution were no less significant.

Among those featured are Michael Davitt, Constance Markievicz, Charles Stewart Parnell, Mary Aikenhead, Patrick Pearse, Brian Boru, George Boole, James Gandon, Henry Joy McCracken, Patrick Sarsfield, Betsy Gray, St Brendan, Henry Grattan, Nano Nagle, Douglas Hyde, James Connolly, Jeremiah O’Donovan Rossa, Jonathan Swift, Liam Lynch and Theobald Wolfe Tone, among others.

Written to both educate and engage, the book offers an accessible introduction for new readers while providing depth and context for those already familiar with Ireland’s cultural and historical landscape.