The Splendid Cause

The Splendid Cause. The Catholic Action Movement in Ireland in the 20th Century.

Book Description

The Catholic Action Movement was one of the most potent forces operating in Ireland from the early years of the 20th century until the 1960s. This book charts the growth, development and influence of the Catholic Action Movement on twentieth century Ireland. Available from Allan Hanna's Bookshop, Dublin. Ireland.

New Book on Power and Influence of Catholic Church in Ireland!

A Challenge to Democracy. Militant Catholicism in Modern Ireland

A Challenge to Democracy candidly examines the role, the activities and the influence of Catholic lay organisations and militant Catholicism on politics and Irish society. Militant Catholicism was one of the most powerful and influential forces operating in Ireland throughout the twentieth century. The movement was pivotal in helping to direct and consolidate public opinion, in copper-fastening the Catholic-Irish identity and in helping to enshrine the moral code in Irish law. It also had a resounding impact on the drafting of the 1937 Constitution of Ireland. And, long after its heyday, it continues to have a particular influence on Irish politics, as was seen in the run up to the Lisbon Treaty.

This best-selling book is available from Amazon, the publisher (The History Press Ireland: http://www.thehistorypress.ie/product.asp?strParents=&CAT_ID=&P_ID=500 ), Easons, Hannas or any good bookshop.