Discover the untold story of Cyprus in ‘A divided paradise’, a new book by Jim Casey, a resident of Urlaur, Kilmovee, just outside Ballaghaderreen.
Jim is a retired veteran of the Irish (permanent) Defence Forces who served 21 years, with eight tours of duty in Cyprus and one in Lebanon.
The publication is a gripping historical memoir that sheds light on one of the most devastating yet overlooked conflicts of the 20th century.
Delving deep into the turbulent events of 1974, the book unveils the heart-wrenching account of the Cyprus coup d’état and Turkish intervention, shedding light on the profound human suffering and enduring impact on both Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities.
The book will have its west of Ireland launch this Saturday, 14th of December in Spells Bar, Ballaghaderreen at 9 pm. The launch will be followed by a special appearance by personal friends of Jim’s, rhythm and blues legends ‘Dr Boogie’. All enquiries to Spells on 094 98 60144.
