Erin Go Bragh - Advance Australia Fair - A Hundred Years Of Growing 1887 - 1987.
By D.J. O'Hearn
Published by The Celtic Club: Melbourne 1990 1st Edition
Limited Edition To 1,000 Copies
"Erin Go Bragh - Advance Australia Fair: A Hundred Years of Growing 1887-1987 by D. J. O'Hearn is a richly detailed commemorative history celebrating the centenary of the Celtic Club in Melbourne. Published in 1990 as a limited edition of just 1,000 copies, the work traces the origins, development, and enduring significance of one of Australia's most important Irish-Australian cultural institutions. O'Hearn, a noted academic and commentator on Irish affairs, brings both scholarly insight and personal affinity to this exploration of identity, community, and heritage.
The book charts the evolution of the Celtic Club from its late nineteenth-century beginnings through a century of social, cultural, and political change. It highlights the role of the Club as a focal point for Irish immigrants and their descendants, preserving traditions while fostering a distinct Irish-Australian identity. Through engaging narrative and historical reflection, O'Hearn examines key figures, events, and milestones, illustrating how the Club contributed to Melbourne's broader cultural landscape and maintained strong ties to Ireland.
More than a straightforward institutional history, this volume offers a thoughtful meditation on migration, belonging, and the blending of national identities. It reflects on the pride and resilience of the Irish diaspora in Australia, capturing the spirit behind the phrase "having the best of both worlds." Handsomely produced and of clear historical importance, this limited edition will appeal to collectors of Australian history, Irish diaspora studies, and those with a personal or cultural connection to the Celtic Club and its legacy."
Light wear to dustjacket. Book is very clean and in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Size 25cm x 18cm x 1.5cm - 86 Pages
