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Book Review: An engaging history of Spike Island, from St Mochuda to Bubbles the chimp

John Crotty’s new book on the 104-acre island is a lively and superbly researched read

Andrew Lynch
May 23, 2024

Spike Island’s place in Irish history far exceeds its actual size

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