Testimonials

Praise for This Day in Irish History

"This is a monumental book... unputdownable, educational, thoroughly enjoyable and historically accurate."
- Joe Duffy, RTÉ Radio 1

"For a small, rainy island on the fringe of the continent, Ireland has been remarkably prominent in the history of Europe... It’s an idea that cried out for a book, and Coffey has more than stepped up to the plate... an absorbing chronicle and celebration of a remarkable nation."
- Charlie Connelly, The New European

"The book is an extraordinary compendium of events happy and sad... It has something for everyone."
- David Burke, The Tuam Herald

Testimonials from students at Simon Fraser University

"Padraic managed to convey an astonishing lot of information in packed lectures that held my interest from the first minute to the last. His deliberate pace and manner, and his respectful interactions with students who asked questions were excellent."

"Padraic was very knowledgeable about the topic and presented the information in an easy-to-digest format. In addition, his coverage of the subject seemed to be exceptionally unbiased, and he had an enjoyable teaching style."

"The instructor was well organized, generous with sharing course materials, responsive to student questions, very knowledgeable about his subject, pleasant and professional with students."

"The instructor was very organized, covering a massive span of history with insight and clarity."