S2. Ep 5 - Jonathan Trigg - Author, storyteller and historian

Welcome to episode 5.

My guest this week is Historian, story teller and author Jonathan Trigg. To date he has authored 14 history books. Most of the publications are based on the German experiences of World War 2 but his latest book “Death in the fields: The I.R.A and East Tyrone marks a departure in a very different direction.

Anyone who knows me will tell you I am big History buff. I study whatever I can on the conflict in Northern Ireland from 1969 to 1998. I was only too thrilled earlier this year when I came across a Jonathan latest book “Death in the fields: The I.R.A and East Tyrone published by Merrion press. My intrigue lay in fact that too my knowledge that nobody has done a such deep dive in a book detailing the history and activities of the East Tyrone Brigade of the Provisional I.R.A. What I enjoyed the most about Jonathan’s book is that it is grounded in fact. There are no half-cocked theories here it’s all fact and it’s laid out in tight timeline that leaves a lasting impression and mindful of knowledge.

In this episode Jonathan discusses the reason why he wrote this book. He also speaks about his experience of serving in the East Tyrone area with the British army in the early 90’s. He also gives his views on Northern Ireland today and what has changed since he first arrived there 30 years ago.

To find out more about Jonathan and his book, “Death in the fields: The I.R.A and East Tyrone you can do so by going to either of the links I have posted in the podcast description.

Official Website: Jonathan Trigg

Merrion press: Merrion Press

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V