Terrible Queer Creatures: Homosexuality in Irish History

The 'love that dare not speak its name' was common in Ireland throughout all stages of its history as it was worldwide. Under certain cultural and historical conditions the expression of homosexuality in Ireland, as elsewhere, became more accepted and more visible over time, culminating in the marriage quality referendum on 2015. This work attempts to put into context some of that visibility, over centuries, up to the current day. What becomes clear is that a great part of this story has been invisible. Author Brian Lacey uses his historical skill to bring to the surface an entertaining yet scholarly history of homosexuality in Ireland throughout that time. - ''Terrible Queer Creatures' is that rare beast: an instantly indispensible tome. A simply written, thorough and thoughtful book'. (Hot Press)