T. Ryle Dwyer

Thomas Ryle Dwyer is an Irish historian and author with strong ties to both Ireland and the United States.

Born in America, he was raised in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland, where he completed his primary and secondary education.

Dwyer later returned to the US for his higher education, earning his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in Modern History from North Texas State University (now the University of North Texas).

His background uniquely positions him to provide insightful perspectives on Irish history, particularly the revolutionary period and its key figures, as demonstrated in his book "Big Fellow, Long Fellow.".