Reviewed a controversial new book suggesting that Eamon de Valera was a British spy for the Irish Independent…
“John Turi, author of England’s Greatest Spy: Eamon de Valera, described as a former US Naval Intelligence Officer, has already achieved one remarkable outcome with his book (published on Monday). He has made of me a de Valera defender!”
Tim Pat is among a trio of experts quoted in today’s Sunday Times dismissing a claim that the future taoiseach was “turned” by the British after the Easter Rising in 1916. In a new book, American John Turi sets out his theory that Éamon de Valera became a spy in return for not being put on trial for his part in the rebellion. Tim Pat describes the idea as fanciful.
Addition on 10/11/09 – Subsequently, Pat Kenny brought together Tim Pat and John Turi on air to discuss the claims. Get the podcast (duration 21:42).
