Diarmaid Ferriter

Diarmaid Ferriter

Diarmaid Ferriter (born Dublin, 1973[1]) is an Irish author, historian, and university lecturer.[2] He has authored several books on the subject of Irish history. Diarmaid attended St. Benildus College in Kilmacud in Dublin.

Career

Ferriter is Professor of Modern Irish History at University College Dublin. He was formerly a senior lecturer in history at St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra, Dublin City University. He is also the host of "What If", a radio programme that broadcasts weekly on RTÉ 1.[3] In 2007, Ferriter wrote the critically acclaimed biography, Judging Dev. This was an insight into one of Ireland's most influential leaders, Éamon de Valera. [1] It won in three categories of the 2008 Irish Book Awards. .[4] He was Burns Scholar at Boston College from 2008 to 2009. In 2004, his book The Transformation of Ireland 1900-2000, at 900 pages and containing many new perspectives on modern Irish history, was considered a landmark publication. His latest book is Occasions of Sin: Sex and Society in Modern Ireland (2009), considered the definitive history of sexuality in twentieth century Ireland.[clarification needed]

In June 2010 he presented a 3-part television series "The Limits of Liberty", about how the senior politicians of the Irish Republic and Irish Free State were more concerned about holding on to power than changing policy for the benefit of the people.[5]

Bibliography

  • A Nation of Extremes; the pioneers in twentieth-century Ireland. Irish Academic Press. ISBN 07165262
  • Mothers, Maidens and Myths: A History of the Irish Countrywomen's Association
  • Cuimhnigh Ar Luimneach: A history of Limerick County Council, 1898-1998.
  • Lovers of Liberty? Local government in twentieth-century Ireland
  • The Irish Famine (co-authored with Colm Tóibín). Profile Books Limited. ISBN 1861974604
  • The Transformation of Ireland: 1900-2000. Overlook Hardcover. ISBN 1585676810
  • What If? Alternative Views of Twentieth-Century Ireland. Gill & Macmillan. ISBN 0717139905
  • Judging Dev: A Reassessment of the Life and Legacy of Eamon de Valera. Royal Irish Academy Oct 2007. ISBN 1904890288
  • Occasions of Sin: Sex and Society in Modern Ireland, Profile Books, September 2009

References

  1. ^ Book of the Month 1974. Clare County Library. Accessed online 19 February 2007
  2. ^ Professor Diarmaid Ferriter Royal Society for the Arts. Accessed online 16 February 2007
  3. ^ Official homepage of What If on RTÉ.ie In 2004, his book The Transformation of Ireland 1900-2000, at 900 pages and containing many new perspectives on modern Irish history was considered a landmark publication. Accessed online 21 February 2007
  4. ^ Holden, Louise (16 September 2008). "Judging His latest book is Occasions of Sin: Sex and Society in modern Ireland, considered the definitive history of Irish sexuality in the twentieth century. Diarmaid". The Irish Times: pp. 16. http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/education/2008/0916/1221430248977.html. Retrieved 2009-02-23. 
  5. ^ The limits of liberty page (and see also Families in the Oireachtas)



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