The European culture wars in Ireland : the Callan schools affair, 1868-81

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Barr, Colin, 1974-

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This title tells the story of Father Robert O'Keeffe of Callan and his conflict with ecclsiastical authority. It traces the Callan Schools Affair from its origins in 1868 to O'Keeffe's death in 188...

This title tells the story of Father Robert O'Keeffe of Callan and his conflict with ecclsiastical authority. It traces the Callan Schools Affair from its origins in 1868 to O'Keeffe's death in 1881. It examines the riotous local events, the libel trial in Dublin, and the complex and politically charged response of the British State.

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