Meda Ryan is a native of Bandon in West Cork and now lives in Ennis, Co. Clare. Her published books include: 'Michael Collins and the Women who Spied for Ireland' and the controversial biography, 'Tom Barry, IRA Freedom Fighter'.

• Acknowledgements 7 Introduction 1 The Fatal Shot 2 Early life and vision of Ireland 3 Declaration for an Irish Republic 4 Love and marriage postponed for Roisin Dubh 5 Military activity continues 6 Talks with Michael Collins and GHQ 7 Arrested with Tomas MacCurtain 8 Hostilities intensify - death of a true friend 9 More comrades shot 10 Intelligence 11 Spies 12 Formation of First Southern Division 13 GHQ's lack of consultation with Cork brigades 14 Truce - hope for full settlement 15 Collins' offer - commander-in-chief position 16 IRB's allegiance to the Republic 17 First indication of Treaty split 18 Army conventions - Executive chief-of-staff appointment 19 Efforts for army unity 20 Arms exchanged in northern offensive 21 Disunity and Civil War 22 Compromise Limerick agreement Memo on Michael Collins' death Determination and hope of victory With Executive members Death on the Knockmealdowns Inquest and Final Resting Appendix I Appendix II Appendix III Appendix IV Notes Bibliography

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Meda Ryan is a native of Bandon in West Cork and now lives in Ennis, Co. Clare. Her published books include: 'Michael Collins and the Women who Spied for Ireland' and the controversial biography, 'Tom Barry, IRA Freedom Fighter'.

• Acknowledgements 7 Introduction 1 The Fatal Shot 2 Early life and vision of Ireland 3 Declaration for an Irish Republic 4 Love and marriage postponed for Roisin Dubh 5 Military activity continues 6 Talks with Michael Collins and GHQ 7 Arrested with Tomas MacCurtain 8 Hostilities intensify - death of a true friend 9 More comrades shot 10 Intelligence 11 Spies 12 Formation of First Southern Division 13 GHQ's lack of consultation with Cork brigades 14 Truce - hope for full settlement 15 Collins' offer - commander-in-chief position 16 IRB's allegiance to the Republic 17 First indication of Treaty split 18 Army conventions - Executive chief-of-staff appointment 19 Efforts for army unity 20 Arms exchanged in northern offensive 21 Disunity and Civil War 22 Compromise Limerick agreement Memo on Michael Collins' death Determination and hope of victory With Executive members Death on the Knockmealdowns Inquest and Final Resting Appendix I Appendix II Appendix III Appendix IV Notes Bibliography

No tag line - Brief Summary

Meda Ryan is a native of Bandon in West Cork and now lives in Ennis, Co. Clare. Her published books include: 'Michael Collins and the Women who Spied for Ireland' and the controversial biography, 'Tom Barry, IRA Freedom Fighter'.

• Acknowledgements 7 Introduction 1 The Fatal Shot 2 Early life and vision of Ireland 3 Declaration for an Irish Republic 4 Love and marriage postponed for Roisin Dubh 5 Military activity continues 6 Talks with Michael Collins and GHQ 7 Arrested with Tomas MacCurtain 8 Hostilities intensify - death of a true friend 9 More comrades shot 10 Intelligence 11 Spies 12 Formation of First Southern Division 13 GHQ's lack of consultation with Cork brigades 14 Truce - hope for full settlement 15 Collins' offer - commander-in-chief position 16 IRB's allegiance to the Republic 17 First indication of Treaty split 18 Army conventions - Executive chief-of-staff appointment 19 Efforts for army unity 20 Arms exchanged in northern offensive 21 Disunity and Civil War 22 Compromise Limerick agreement Memo on Michael Collins' death Determination and hope of victory With Executive members Death on the Knockmealdowns Inquest and Final Resting Appendix I Appendix II Appendix III Appendix IV Notes Bibliography

No tag line - Brief Summary