Eyewitness to War and Peace by Eamonn Mallie
In this gripping memoir, Eamonn Mallie takes us on an extraordinary journey through his life as a journalist in Northern Ireland. From the frontlines of the Troubles to the corridors of power, Mallie’s fearless reporting and unrelenting pursuit of the truth have made him a legendary figure in Irish journalism.
About the Author
Multi award winning journalist Eamonn Mallie is one of Ireland’s most respected and well-known media personalities. Working as a reporter and political correspondent out of Belfast for over three decades, he covered every aspect of Northern Ireland’s Troubles, interviewing figures including Nelson Mandela, Margaret Thatcher, Bill Clinton, John Major, Tony Blair, Mother Theresa, Bertie Ahern and Charles Haughey.
Praise for Eyewitness to War and Peace
‘The veteran newsman has condensed decades of reportage into a fascinating, hugely readable and frequently revelatory 258 pages, which also serve as a neat overview of the north’s transition from conflict to compromise.’
David Roy, The Irish News
‘Regardless of religious outlook, persuasion or political viewpoint, this truly is a must-read.’
Richard Burden, The Ulster Gazette
‘a well-written and exciting account of the Troubles’
Ted Smyth, The Irish Post
‘His intelligent … memoir … certainly shows how the “wild child of broadcast journalism” successfully resisted all attempts to tame him.’
Andrew Lynch, Sunday Business Post
‘For decades, Eamonn Mallie’s distinctive voice voice documented political events on radio in Northern Ireland and beyond. Now he has written his own story about what he heard and saw.’
The Irish Times
Publisher: Merrion Press
Date Published: 15 February 2024
Paperback, 272 pages.
ISBN: 9781785375064
