School of History and Anthropology

Biographical details

Having completed my A-levels at Ballyclare Secondary School I studied history at Newcastle University (2006-9). I returned to Belfast to enrol on the MA course in Irish history at Queen’s University (2009-10) before beginning my PhD in 2010.

Research topic and interests

While at Newcastle I developed my interest in Irish history and in particular the Irish revolution (1912-1923). My thesis looks at the impact of the revolution on Antrim and Down. My main research interests are in loyalist violence, the Ulster Special Constabulary, the IRA and Catholic-Protestant community relations in the early years of Northern Ireland.

Supervisors:

Dr Fearghal McGarry and Dr Andrew Holmes.

Contact

Email: cmagill10@qub.ac.uk