Dorothy Macardle

Dorothy Macardle was born in Dundalk, County Louth. After graduating from UCD she taught at Alexandra College, Dundalk, until she was taken into custody for Republican activities. She was an active Republican throughout the turbulent years between 1916 and 1923 and later became the representative of the Irish Press at the League of Nations, the precursor of the UN.

First published in 1937, The Irish Republic is the first complete history of Ireland in the years between 1916 and 1923. It is Dorothy’s major work. She died in 1959.