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The Irish Republican History They Tried to Bury
12 volumes. 150,000+ words. First-hand testimonies, declassified documents, and eyewitness accounts from the Border Campaign to the present day — told by the people who were actually there.
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The problem
Why These Stories Were Disappearing
For decades, the voices of ordinary people caught up in extraordinary times were silenced, redacted, or simply forgotten. The official histories focused on politicians and generals. But what about the families? The internees? The eyewitnesses?
The Saoirse collection exists because those stories matter. They belong to the people of Ireland — and to the diaspora who never got to hear the full truth.
Start Reading Free →What's inside
12 Volumes. One Unbroken Thread.
Product config and the collection catalogue list 12 volumes. (Promo banner artwork may say “Ten Volumes” — the live offer is the full 12-volume set.)
| Vol | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Forgotten Campaign | £4.99 |
| 2 | Streets of Fire | £4.99 |
| 3 | Behind the Wire | £4.99 |
| 4 | Bloody Sunday and Beyond | £4.99 |
| 5 | The Unbroken Chain | £4.99 |
| 6 | Women of Sinn Féin | £4.99 |
| 7 | Voices from the Diaspora | £4.99 |
| 8 | Documents They Buried | £4.99 |
| 9 | Families Behind the Lines | £4.99 |
| 10 | From Ceasefire to Present | £4.99 |
| 11 | Oral History Archive | £4.99 |
| 12 | The Living Record | £4.99 |
About the project
Why Saoirse Exists
This collection was built in Belfast, Northern Ireland, by researchers, archivists, and community historians. The aim is not to glorify violence. It is to ensure the truth is told — including the voices that were silenced.
Advance / beta feedback
What Early Readers Are Saying
“Finally someone has told the story of the border campaign properly. My grandfather was interned in the Curragh and never spoke about it. This gave me an understanding I never had.”
“Meticulously researched. The personal testimonies bring this forgotten chapter to life in a way academic texts never could.”
“I grew up on Bombay Street. Reading this brought back memories my family tried to protect me from. Essential reading.”
Labeled clearly: advance copy feedback from historians, researchers, and community readers — not invented “verified purchase” reviews.
Visual archive
Picture Library
A growing gallery of historical imagery for the Saoirse archive. Drop your photographs into assets/gallery/ — placeholders mark where each panel belongs.
Gallery
Archive Picture Library
Click any panel to open the lightbox. Replace SVG placeholders with JPG/PNG when ready (see assets/gallery/README.md).
Lead magnet
Free Chapter: Behind the Wire — The Hooded Men
Get a free chapter from Volume 3. Wire this button to your Brevo (or other) delivery form when ready.
Guarantee & FAQ
Your Questions Answered
Don't Let These Stories Disappear
Every day, more eyewitnesses pass away. More documents are lost. The Saoirse collection is a living archive — buying it helps preserve it for the next generation.
“Ní neart go cur le chéile” — There is no strength without unity.