History lecture set to take place at the County Museum in Dundalk

Writer and lecturer Professor Eoin O’Malley will deliver a talk on his new book, Charlie versus Garrett: The Rivalry that Shaped Modern Ireland, at the County Museum, Dundalk, on Monday, 10th November.

In his lecture, Professor O’Malley will explore how the political rivalry between former Taoisigh Charles Haughey and Garret FitzGerald helped shape the Irish political landscape of the late 20th century.

County Museum curator Brian Walsh said: “Charles Haughey and Fitzgerald led every Irish government through the 19080s - a decade that was plagued with the horror of the Troubles, high unemployment, high emigration and low economic growth.

“We are so lucky to have Eoin talk to us about this period of politics, who brings not only a historian’s perspective but also a personal one.

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“His father, Dessie O’Malley, was a hugely influential figure in Fianna Fáil at the time, which obviously brings a new and perhaps more intimate angle to the analysis.

“This era is critical to any understanding of modern Ireland, and in Haughey and FitzGerald, we have two of its defining actors.

“It promises to be a fascinating evening for anyone with a passing interest in Irish history.”

The lecture will begin at 7pm. Admission is free, but attendance is by booking only.

To reserve a place or for more information, contact the County Museum at 042 93 92 999.