Description

The struggle for Irish independence was fundamentally won through the unyielding resilience of local families who turned their homes into safehouses and their businesses into centers of rebellion. For The Cause, A Castlebar Family’s Stand for Irish Freedom 1914-1924 delivers a thorough, highly accurate regional history mapping this intense guerrilla conflict in County Mayo.

The text guides readers systematically through the operations of the Castlebar IRA brigade, tracking the development of local flying columns, the high-stakes intelligence networks, and the vital support roles played by Cumann na mBan. Utilizing original family diaries, prison letters, and Bureau of Military History witness statements, the authors evaluate how ordinary citizens systematically withstood raids, imprisonment, and economic reprisal by Crown forces. Written with direct, functional clarity, this volume stands as an irreplaceable reference cornerstone for genealogists, regional history buffs, and serious military collectors.

What you will discover within this regional history:

• Mayo Brigade Operations: Details the precise planning, communication lines, and tactical movements of guerrilla units around Castlebar and Westport.

• The Safehouse Network Dynamics: Documents the highly dangerous logistical support, arms concealment, and scouting systems managed by civilian families.

• Premium Reference Value: Perfectly structured with comprehensive indices, making looking up specific local family names, townlands, and engagement dates completely effortless.