The Rising Sun of Inishowen: A Story Of Love, Heartache and Tragedy from the heart of Inishowen

FROM THE HEART OF DONEGAL, 'THE RISING SUN OF INISHOWEN' IS A STORY OF LOVE, HEARTACHE AND TRAGEDY SET IN EARLY 20th CENTURY IRELAND ✴ ✴ ✴ ✴ ✴ Patrick and Thomas Ryan grew up on the beautiful Peninsula of Inishowen in Donegal. Eimear Quinn was their neighbour's daughter and both men tried hard to get the attention of the red-haired girl. Following the death of their mother at a young age, Patrick quickly had to adapt to working the family farm. Then, shortly before the outbreak of World War 1, tragedy struck and their three young lives were to change forever. Europe was plunged into chaos after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in 1914. His murder catapulted into a war across Europe that lasted until 1918. But Ireland was already at war, fighting for her Independence from Britain. 200,000 Irishmen chose to fight with Britain and the Allies, while others took up arms in Ireland to fight for her freedom. A work of fiction, based on historical facts, 'The Rising Sun of Inishowen' follows their three young lives through the Easter Rising of 1916 and the Irish War of Independence. Who will win the heart of the red-haired Eimear Quinn?