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Award-winning, Independent Bookshop in South Dublin

The Company of Books is an award-winning, independent bookshop in Ranelagh, Dublin 6. We stock an extensive range of fiction, non-fiction and children’s books which are available in the shop and on our site. 

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ISBN: 9780717168309
Author: O’Malley, Desmond
Format: Paperback

Desmond O’Malley’s career coincided with one of the most intense periods in Irish political life. In this landmark political memoir he offers fresh insights into the events that have shaped Ireland’s past and present – the Arms Crisis, the Troubles and the Beef Tribunal among them. Opening in 1970 with his dramatic appointment as Minister for Justice as the Arms Crisis had the country hovering on the verge of anarchy, O’Malley recollects the bruising battles with his nemesis Charles Haughey, his expulsion from Fianna Fail for ‘conduct unbecoming a party member’, and the foundation of the Progressive Democrats.

Known for his strongly held views, Des O’Malley made an indelible mark on Irish public life. He has never been afraid to speak uncomfortable truths or ask awkward questions, and similarly in this much-talked about memoir, he does not hold back/

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About The Company Of Books

The Company of Books opened at 96 Ranelagh Village in November 2009 and has been gathering good reviews and loyal customers since.  Country Finalist for Independent Bookshop of the Year 2021 (Booksellers Association) and Dublin Winner of An Post Bookshop of the Year.

We have an eclectic mix of fiction, non-fiction and children’s books offering something for everyone. Spot a review of a book you’d like to read? Contact us and if we don’t have it, we’ll order it for you.

We also sell book vouchers and a range of beautiful cards and stationery.

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