Diarmaid Ferriter
Diarmaid Ferriter is a prominent Irish historian and professor at University College Dublin (UCD). He has made significant contributions to the understanding of modern Irish history, particularly regarding the complexities of the Irish Civil War and its aftermath. Ferriter recently highlighted Richard Mulcahy's pivotal role in the formation of the 1948 inter-party government, emphasizing how Mulcahy's actions enhanced democratic practices in Ireland.
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Diarmaid Ferriter: It seems life and liberty cannot be balanced in the US.
America thinks it’s a beacon for freedom. Freedom from what exactly? Reality? – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-05
History professor Diarmaid Ferriter sharply rejected the Minister's assertions regarding the file withdrawal.
File describing Sinn Féin’s Gerry Kelly as IRA leader returned to National Archives – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-17
Diarmaid Ferriter analyzes Enoch Burke’s desire for martyrdom and its roots in Irish life.
I would not quite say I admire Enoch Burke, but I do find him weirdly impressive – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-06
Diarmaid Ferriter is mentioned in relation to the historical context of street prostitution in Ireland.
‘Hello, are you in Galway tonight?’ Sex trafficking was here long before the Epstein files – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-04
Diarmaid Ferriter is a professor of modern Irish history and author.
Ireland’s taoisigh, from de Valera to Micheál Martin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-15
Diarmaid Ferriter advocates for giving all artists a basic income to allow them to focus on their work.
An income survey showed me my time had little value and caused an explosion in my marriage – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-08
Diarmaid Ferriter thinks it matters if a presidential candidate can speak Irish.
Ivana Bacik insists Catherine Connolly is a ‘unifying force’ for Labour amid internal dissent – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-29
Diarmaid Ferriter is professor of modern Irish history at UCD.
Jaunty but superficial and lazy at times – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-11
Diarmaid Ferriter's article reflects on the complexities of the Irish Revolution.
Why do writers on Irish history feel an obligation to be fair to those who inflicted a pointless and mad Civil War on the new State – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-30
Diarmaid Ferriter is a professor of modern Irish history who reflects on the legacy of Éamon de Valera.
What did Éamon de Valera ever do for us? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-23
Veronica, the historian Diarmuid Ferriter.
Fintan O’Toole? Johnny Logan? Liveline asks the nation, one by one, who should be president – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-22
Diarmaid Ferriter reminds us that the Irish banking management culture was reprehensible.
Privatisation of AIB – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-22
Diarmaid Ferriter is a professor of modern Irish history who sees social media as a tool for democratizing history.
Meet the people teaching the world about Ireland in 60-second bites – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-16
Diarmaid Ferriter wrote the entry on Máire de Paor in the Dictionary of Irish Biography.
Remembering the many talents of broadcaster, activist and historian Máire de Paor – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-14
Diarmaid Ferriter's opinion about utility companies is highlighted in the article.
Utility firms and lacklustre customer care – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-12
Diarmaid Ferriter assessed Pope Francis's pontificate in his column.
Vatican II for slow learners – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-06
Diarmaid Ferriter hosted a conversation between founding members of four theatre companies that started life between 1983 and 1985.
The Abbey does so much. But Ireland needs a national theatre for the 21st century – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-24
Diarmaid Ferriter highlighted the importance of Richard Mulcahy's contributions to democracy during the UCD event.
Mulcahy’s push for alternative to Fianna Fáil in 1948 government talks ‘enhanced democracy’, UCD event told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-12
