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Seán Lemass: The Lost Memoir
The autobiography of Ireland's most admired taoiseach
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The unheard voice of Seán Lemass - 22 hours of lost interviews reveal the private thoughts of Ireland's most transformative taoiseach. Seán Lemass never left any papers or an autobiography. Instead, he gave 22 hours of interviews to an Irish businessman, Dermot Ryan, in 1967 and...
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The unheard voice of Seán Lemass - 22 hours of lost interviews reveal the private thoughts of Ireland's most transformative taoiseach
The unheard voice of Seán Lemass - 22 hours of lost interviews reveal the private thoughts of Ireland's most transformative taoiseach
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The unheard voice of Seán Lemass - 22 hours of lost interviews reveal the private thoughts of Ireland's most transformative taoiseach.
Seán Lemass never left any papers or an autobiography. Instead, he gave 22 hours of interviews to an Irish businessman, Dermot Ryan, in 1967 and 1968. The transcripts were given to The Irish Times, and extracts from these interviews were published as a supplement in May 2018. They laid bare tensions in his relationship with long-standing Taoiseach de Valera, his disdain for the IRA, his complicated relationship with Great Britain, and much more.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781804443903
Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 19 March 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Eriu
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 37.0mm
Width: 165.0mm
Height: 243.0mm
Weight: 652g
Pages: 416
About the Author
Ronan McGreevy is an Irish journalist, author and videographer, currently working with The Irish Times. He has previously worked with The Times, BBC and Sky News. McGreevy is known for his historical writing, particularly on Ireland's role in World War I. His notable works include Wherever the Firing Line Extends and Great Hatred: The Assassination of Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson MP, the latter of which received critical acclaim. He also co-authored The Kidnapping, a true crime bestseller about the 1983 abduction of Don Tidey. In recognition of his work on World War I, he was made a chevalier de l'ordre des arts et des lettres by the French government in 2018.
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