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36 | RECOMMENDED APPS BOOK SLEEP SOLDIER SLEEP THE LIFE AND TIMES OF PADRAIG O'CONNOR Author: Diarmuid O'Connor and Frank Connolly Print Length: 156 pages Publisher: Miseab Publications (2011) ISBN: 978-09571249-0-5 Publisher: €12.99 IN SLEEP SOLDIER SLEEP, the life and times of Padraig O'Connor are vividly revealed in this page-turner of a book. This first hand account, based on the written notes and papers of Padraig O'Connor details one mans life through one of the most turbulent periods in Irish history stretching from his involvement in the Easter Rising, the War of Independence and on through to the Irish Civil War. For a young man living on the edge in revolutionary Ireland, this book captures the danger and excitement of the time. I particularly enjoyed Padraig's description of his time in the Active Service Barn, Inchicore and Ballyfermot brought back many childhood memories of places where I grew up. Avoiding police and army patrols O'Connor and his unit ambushed and caused havoc for the authorities in the area. However the excitement of war is overshadowed by the tragedy of the Civil War. O'Connor joins the newly established Free State army and his personnel account of his involvement in the execution of Erskin Childers, a former friend of Michael Collins is harrowing. Sleep Soldier Sleep, the life and times of Padraig O'Connor written by Dairmuid: diarmuid46@hotmail.com or 086 194 8399 - www.sleepsoldiersleep.com Unit (ASU) of the Irish Republican Army during the Irish War of Independence. The detailed descriptions of the back alleys and streets of Rialto, Dolphins (Free) "What was the name of that movie? The next time you can't remember the name of an actor, television show, or film use IMDb Movies & TV App. The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) is one of the handiest reference websites on the planet, IMDb never fails when it comes to looking up anything that has to do with TV, film, or Hollywood. Also available on Android. IMDB MOVIES & TV iPhone (10.5 MB) EXPRESS Android (1.29 MB)(Free) Edit photos on your mobile device easily - touch to crop, rotate, adjust color and add artistic effects, then save them or upload to Facebook, Photoshop.com or TwitPic. Nice interface but no resize is included. Touch to crop, rotate, adjust colour, and add artistic effects. Quickly share with family and friends with the enhanced Facebook upload feature. May require an SD card. Also available on Apple Devices. ADOBE PHOTOSHOP Diarmuid O'Connor and Frank Connolly is an essential personnel history of the period. Highly recommended. Available from Farrell & Nephew Book Store in Newbridge or directly form KINDLE Most Devices Padraig O'Connor, Director of Operations, 1923 (19.9 MB) (Free) Buy Once, Read Everywhere: You don't need to own a Kindle device to enjoy Kindle books. Download the free apps to start reading Kindle books on all your devices. The app is available for every major Smartphone, tablet, and computer that means you can buy a Kindle book once, and read it on any device with the app installed. With Amazon's Whispersync technology you can automatically save and synchronize your furthest read page. That means you can start reading a book on one device, and pick up where you left off on another device. Forced entrance by Padraig O'Connor and National Army through Records Office, Four Courts, 1922 An Cosantóir July/August 2012 www.dfmagazine.ie

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