Limerick author's new book shines a light on history of Gaza

The recently published book, Bearing Witness for Gaza, by Limerick author Kieran Beville, is generating a lot of interest. Beville recently signed copies in O’Mahony’s Bookshop in Limerick. Retailing at €15 the author confirmed that all money he receives will be donated to aid for Gaza.

Bearing Witness for Gaza is a powerful and unflinching exploration of one of the most urgent humanitarian and moral crises of our time. Irish author and scholar Kieran Beville combines historical insight, moral reflection, and journalistic clarity to expose the realities of Gaza’s suffering and the global silence that surrounds it. From the Balfour Declaration and the roots of colonial dispossession to the blockade and the destruction of modern Gaza, Beville traces how history, politics, and conscience collide in a struggle for justice and survival. Through detailed analysis he examines the legal, ethical, and human dimensions of the conflict, challenging readers to confront uncomfortable truths about power, complicity, and moral responsibility.
Bearing Witness for Gaza is not just a record of devastation. It is a call to conscience, a demand for accountability, and a plea for humanity.

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Kieran Beville is an Irish poet, author and former educator whose career spans literature, philosophical theology, and intercultural engagement.
A former teacher of English and History, he was also a tutor at University College Cork, Ireland in the 1980s and later a professor in the Intercultural Studies Department at Tyndale Theological Seminary, Amsterdam, where he taught Master classes (M.Div and M.Th).
His teaching and leadership training work has brought him to Eastern Europe, the Middle East and India, fostering dialogue across cultural and ideological divides.
Beville is the author of 25 books across genres – published in Ireland, the UK, USA and India. He has six collections of poetry and many of these poems have also appeared in literary journals and anthologies worldwide.
A regular newspaper columnist and feature writer Beville’s work often spotlights local artists, musicians and writers, reflecting his commitment to cultural heritage and human stories.
Through decades of writing, teaching and travel, Kieran Beville has borne witness to the human condition across continents and communities, bringing a perspective shaped by history, cultural awareness and human connection.