Doing My Bit For Ireland (1917)

Doing My Bit For Ireland is a memoir written by Margaret Skinnider in 1917. Skinnider was a Scottish woman who joined the Irish Republican Army (IRA) during the Easter Rising of 1916. The book chronicles her experiences as an active participant in the Irish struggle for independence, including her involvement in the planning and execution of the rebellion.Skinnider provides a firsthand account of the tumultuous events of the Easter Rising, including the fighting in Dublin and her own near-fatal injury. She also describes her subsequent imprisonment and eventual release, as well as her continued involvement in the IRA's efforts to secure Irish independence.Throughout the book, Skinnider reflects on her motivations for joining the IRA and her commitment to the cause of Irish freedom. She also touches on issues such as gender equality and the role of women in the independence movement.Doing My Bit For Ireland is an important historical document that offers a unique perspective on the Easter Rising and the broader struggle for Irish independence. It is also a testament to the courage and dedication of those who fought for Ireland's freedom.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.