Eventual Redemption

Eventual Redemption

Writer, poet and ecopsychologist Anthony Hegarty’s review of Longlines by Caoilte Breatnach is published both here at Greenisland Press and on Caoilte’s website. -oo0oo- JJ Hynes, a veteran of the Troubles in Derry and Belfast, has sacrificed his life, marriage,...
‘Morning Star’ Review

‘Morning Star’ Review

The recently published book—Rita—A Memoir—was reviewed in the Morning Star, the left-wing British daily newspaper which focuses on social, political and trade union issues. The reviewer is Richard Rudkin who served with the British Army in the North in the 1970s: AS a...
The Underground Prison Press

The Underground Prison Press

Former blanket man and H-Block prisoner, Eoghan Mac Cormaic’s latest book, Captive Columns, was recently reviewed by Kevin Mullan in the Derry Journal. Here is the review: Eoghan ‘Gino’ Mac Cormaic’s new history of the underground prison press provides an...
Hugo Hamilton

Hugo Hamilton

Award-winning writer and playwright Hugo Hamilton has praised this first novel from Caoilte Breatnach. Hugo wrote: ‘Longlines is a powerful encounter with recent Irish history. A thrilling novel of escape and redemption. An IRA man on the run from the past returns to...
Rita – A Memoir

Rita – A Memoir

The most recent publication by Greenisland Press, Rita—A Memoir, was launched during Féile an Phobail in West Belfast to an audience of almost four hundred people on 3 August in St Mary’s University College. Gerry Adams chaired the proceedings and guest speakers...