The Radical Thinking of Desmond Fennell

How can we create a more vibrant public discourse in Ireland? How do we organise Irish society so that it prospers culturally and economically? Why is a national identity important? How can we ensure the future of the Gaeltacht? And where is the Western world heading? These are just some of the questions that Desmond Fennell (1929–2021) explored in a lifetime of writing. Fennell was one of Ireland’s great independent thinkers, bringing fresh perspective to debates on identity, language, media, politics and the wider world. In this curated collection, Toner Quinn and Jerry White bring together his most important essays and articles.