Title: The European culture wars in Ireland
Description: This title tells the story of Father Robert O'Keeffe of Callan and his conflict with ecclesiastical 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.
Subjects: Social conditions, Education, Ireland, Church and education, Political aspects, Catholic Church, Catholic schools, History, Catholic church, education, Catholic church, ireland
Places: Callan (Ireland), Ireland
People: Robert O'Keeffe (1814-1881)
Time periods: 19th century