How Ireland Navigated the Turbulent Waters of Brexit

On 23 June 2016, Britain made the momentous decision to leave the European Union. It was a historic turning point, driven by a campaign filled with misinformation, the adverse consequences of which continue to unfold. The Brexit fallout still looms large, with some arguing it could signal the end of the United Kingdom as we know it. While a British decision, its impact was also felt across the Irish Sea. As Enda Kenny rightly pointed out, Brexit was not just a British issue but ‘one of the most challenging economic and social issues of the last fifty years’ for Ireland.

In Ireland’s Call: How Brexit Got Done, Stephen Collins offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how Ireland’s leaders navigated these turbulent waters.