It is with great excitement we announce the re-publishing of "SALUD! AN IRISHMAN IN SPAIN" by Peadar O’Donnell. 

Available for the first time in over 80 years, the original English language version of this book remains a rare and much sought after collector’s item.

Peadar O'Donnell was a major literary and political figure in 20th Century Ireland. In July of 1936 he witnessed first-hand the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War. He had already travelled the countryside and had been avidly interested in the land reforms of the Republican Government. He was present in Barcelona when the Fascist military uprising began and saw the fightback of the local militias which challenged the fascist advance. After a brief return to Dublin to highlight the cause of Republican Spain and to counter the pro-Franco propaganda, he would travel to Madrid where he witnessed the horror of aerial bombardments. 

First published in 1937, this book is an essential and unparalleled eye-witness account to world changing historic events. Peadar O'Donnell was a veteran activist, with an established reputation for his republican, socialist, trade union and land reform activity.  His experience in Spain led to him becoming instrumental in the organising of the Irish volunteers to the International Brigades.

This edition published by Friends of the International Brigades in Ireland (FIBI) features a new introduction by Donal Donnelly and afterword by Harry Owens. 

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