
The Irish on the Somme / Being a Second Series of 'The Irish at the Front'
0Listen FreeFree AI audiobook with natural voice. No signup required.
About This Book
"The Irish on the Somme" by Michael MacDonagh is a poignant exploration of the Irish soldiers who fought in one of World War I's most infamous battles. The book delves into the personal stories of these men, highlighting their bravery and sacrifice amidst the chaos of war. MacDonagh's narrative is rich with historical context, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the Irish experience during the Somme offensive. Through vivid descriptions and compelling anecdotes, the author brings to life the struggles and camaraderie of the soldiers on the front lines.***In addition to individual ...
Chapters (241)
- THE IRISH ON THE SOMME
- BEING THE SECOND SERIES OF "THE IRISH AT THE FRONT"
- WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY
- JOHN REDMOND, M.P.
- HODDER AND STOUGHTON LONDON NEW YORK TORONTO MCMXVII
- TO THE MEMORY OF
- MAJOR WILLIAM REDMOND, M.P. ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT (IRISH BRIGADE)
- WHO DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ACTION JUNE 7, 1917 LEADING HIS MEN IN THE ATTACK ON WYTSCHAETE WOOD
- INTRODUCTIONToC By John Redmond, M.P.
- THE RESPONSE OF THE IRISH RACE
- PREFACEToC
- CONTENTS
- CHAPTER I IN THE TRENCHES WITH THE CONNAUGHT RANGERSToC
- SCENES COMIC AND TRAGIC
- CHAPTER IIToC EXPLOITS OF THE ULSTER DIVISION
- BELFAST'S TRIBUTE TO THE DEAD
- CHAPTER III ULSTERS' ATTACK ON THE SLOPES OF THIEPVALToC
- "NOT A MAN TURNED TO COME BACK, NOT ONE"
- CHAPTER IV FOUR VICTORIA CROSSES TO THE ULSTER DIVISIONToC
- BRILLIANT ADDITIONS TO THE RECORD OF IRISH VALOUR AND ROMANCE
- CHAPTER V COMBATIVENESS OF THE IRISH SOLDIERToC
- THE BRITISH BLENDS OF COURAGE
- CHAPTER VI WITH THE TYNESIDE IRISHToC
- OVER THE HEIGHTS OF LA BOISELLE, THROUGH BAILIFF'S WOOD TO CONTALMAISON
- CHAPTER VII THE WEARING OF RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS AT THE FRONTToC
- SPREAD OF THE EXAMPLE SET BY IRISH SOLDIERS
- CHAPTER VIII THE IRISH SOLDIER'S HUMOUR AND SERIOUSNESSToC
- STORIES FROM THE FRONT, FUNNY AND OTHERWISE
- CHAPTER IX THE IRISH BRIGADEToC
- "EVERYWHERE AND ALWAYS FAITHFUL"
- CHAPTER X IRISH REPLIES TO GERMAN WILES AND POISON GASToC
- HOW THE MUNSTERS CAPTURED THE ENEMY'S WHEEDLING PLACARDS
- CHAPTER XI STORMING OF GUILLAMONT BY THE IRISH BRIGADEToC
- RAISING THE GREEN FLAG IN THE CENTRE OF THE VILLAGE
- CHAPTER XII THE BRIGADE'S POUNCE ON GUINCHYToC
- GALLANT BOY OFFICERS OF THE DUBLIN FUSILIERS
- CHAPTER XIII HONOURS AND DISTINCTIONS FOR THE IRISH BRIGADEToC
- HOW LIEUTENANT HOLLAND OF THE LEINSTERS WON THE V.C.
- CHAPTER XIV THE WOODEN CROSSToC
- DEATH OF LIEUTENANT T.M. KETTLE OF THE DUBLINS
- CHAPTER XV MORE IRISH HEROES OF THE VICTORIA CROSSToC
- DEEDS OF THE HIGHEST MERIT AND LUSTRE
- CHAPTER XVI RELATIONS BETWEEN ENEMY TRENCHESToC
- IRISH KINDLINESS AND GERMAN GUILE
- THE END
- Printed in Great Britain by Richard Clay & Sons, Limited, BRUNSWICK ST., STAMFORD ST., S.E., AND BUNGAY, SUFFOLK.
- THE IRISH AT THE FRONT
- FROM THE REVIEWS OF THE FIRST SERIES
- THE IRISH AT THE FRONT
- SOME FURTHER REVIEWS
- HODDER & STOUGHTON: London, New York and Toronto.
- SOME RECENT WAR BOOKS
- WITH A PREFACE BY RUDYARD KIPLING
- J.P. BANG
- CAPTAIN PHILIPPE MILLET
- JOHANNES JORGENSEN
- L. MOKVELD
- JACQUES BAINVILLE
- Ch. DE VISSCHER
- HODDER & STOUGHTON, Publishers, Warwick Sq., London, E.C.
- [11]
- [12]
- [13]
- [14]
- [15]
- [16]
- [17]
- [18]
- [19]
- [20]
- [21]
- [22]
- [23]
- [24]
- [25]
- [26]
- [27]
- [28]
- [29]
- [30]
- [31]
- [32]
- [33]
- [34]
- [35]
- [36]
- [37]
- [38]
- [39]
- [40]
- [41]
- [42]
- [43]
- [44]
- [45]
- [47]
- [48]
- [49]
- [50]
- [51]
- [52]
- [54]
- [55]
- [56]
- [57]
- [58]
- [59]
- [60]
- [61]
- [62]
- [63]
- [64]
- [65]
- [66]
- [67]
- [68]
- [69]
- [70]
- [71]
- [72]
- [73]
- [74]
- [75]
- [76]
- [77]
- [78]
- [79]
- [80]
- [81]
- [82]
- [83]
- [84]
- [85]
- [86]
- [87]
- [88]
- [89]
- [90]
- [91]
- [92]
- [93]
- [94]
- [95]
- [96]
- [97]
- [99]
- [100]
- [102]
- [103]
- [104]
- [105]
- [106]
- [107]
- [108]
- [109]
- [110]
- [111]
- [112]
- [113]
- [114]
- [115]
- [116]
- [117]
- [118]
- [119]
- [120]
- [121]
- [122]
- [123]
- [124]
- [125]
- [126]
- [127]
- [128]
- [129]
- [130]
- [131]
- [132]
- [133]
- [134]
- [135]
- [136]
- [137]
- [138]
- [139]
- [141]
- [142]
- [143]
- [144]
- [145]
- [146]
- [147]
- [148]
- [149]
- [150]
- [151]
- [152]
- [153]
- [154]
- [155]
- [156]
- [157]
- [158]
- [159]
- [160]
- [161]
- [162]
- [163]
- [164]
- [165]
- [166]
- [167]
- [168]
- [169]
- [170]
- [171]
- [172]
- [173]
- [174]
- [175]
- [176]
- [177]
- [178]
- [179]
- [180]
- [181]
- [182]
- [183]
- [184]
- [185]
- [186]
- [187]
- [188]
- [189]
- [190]
- [191]
- [192]
- [193]
- [194]
- [196]
- [197]
How to Listen
- 1. Click "Listen Free" above
- 2. The book opens in CastReader's browser reader
- 3. Click the play button — AI narration starts with word highlighting
- 4. Use "Send to Phone" to continue listening on your phone
More by Michael MacDonagh
FAQ
Is this audiobook really free?
Yes. "The Irish on the Somme / Being a Second Series of 'The Irish at the Front'" is a public domain work from Project Gutenberg. CastReader converts it to audio using AI text-to-speech for free. No account or payment needed.
What does the AI voice sound like?
CastReader uses Kokoro TTS, a natural-sounding AI voice. It handles punctuation, names, and dialogue naturally. Most listeners forget it's AI after a few minutes.
Can I listen on my phone?
Yes. Open the book, then use "Send to Phone" to stream audio to your phone via Telegram. No app download needed.

