A History of the Irish Red Cross

By Shane Lehane

A comprehensive history of the Irish Red Cross Society and its impact on Irish society. This book explores the origins, development, and activities of the IRCS from its establishment in 1939 to the early 2000s. It examines the society's role in providing first aid, promoting public health, assisting refugees, and offering international relief.

Discover the IRCS's involvement in key events such as the Emergency years, the anti-tuberculosis campaign, and the Arms Crisis. Learn about the contributions of key figures like Leslie Bean de Barra and the challenges faced by the organization.

This book is for historians, social scientists, and anyone interested in Irish history, humanitarian organizations, and the Red Cross movement. Understand the IRCS's contributions to Irish society and its place in the international humanitarian landscape.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1846827876
• ISBN13: 9781846827877
• Release Date: November 2019
• Publisher: Four Courts Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.2" x 9.3"