On Another Man's Wound

"On Another Man’s Wound takes its title from an old Ulster proverb—”It’s easy to sleep on another man’s wound.” First published in 1936, it remains the defining account of Ireland’s revolutionary years from 1916 to 1921. Through vivid, lyrical prose, O’Malley captures the texture of Irish life at the time—the beliefs, songs, legends, and landscapes that shaped a generation. His portraits of comrades and leaders bring the era to life with immediacy and depth. The story continues in The Singing Flame , charting O’Malley’s Civil War experiences, and Raids and Rallies , recounting his comrades’ campaigns—both also published by Mercier Press."