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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

This project began in early 2014 when literary agent Peter O’Connell approached me to write a book on modern-day Sinn Féin. It was another year before I got down to writing it. Journalistic discretion means that not everyone who helped out can or would wish to be named here but they all know who they are and that my appreciation is genuine. As always, Maria and all the family were unfailingly supportive and encouraging.

Others who gave assistance in different ways include Arthur Beesley, Stephen Collins, Kieran Fagan, Ursula Halligan, Gerry Moriarty, Conor O’Clery, Fergus O’Farrell, Mark Simpson and Irene Stevenson. None of them is responsible for faults in this book.

Some of the interviews were transcribed by Mary Shanahan who was extremely prompt, accurate and professional. On-the-record interviews with Sinn Féin members were facilitated by Ciarán Quinn, Shaun Tracey and Seán Mac Brádaigh. Thanks are also dueto the National Library of Ireland and RTÉ for help in locating archive material.

I wish to stress that no unwarranted slight or insinuation against the character, integrity or reputation of any person or organisation is intended in these pages. Readers who wish to contact me in relation to the content should email ddebre1@aol.com or write c/o the publishers.