Would You Kill
for Freedom…
or Die for Loyalty?
In 1882, a devout Irish patriot joins a secret brotherhood to end British tyranny—only to face betrayal, bloodshed, and a moral reckoning that echoes through generations. The Irish Invincibles is the untold true story of the Phoenix Park Murders—where rebellion, honor, and sacrifice collide.
Praise for The Irish Invincibles
“A riveting blend of historical accuracy and narrative drive. Hayes brings 19th-century Ireland to life with such vivid detail that I felt transported. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the complexities of revolution and loyalty.”
Jonathon Kendall
CEO, BookDaddy
“Eve Hayes masterfully captures the moral ambiguities of rebellion. Her portrayal of James Carey is as compelling as it is controversial, reminiscent of the nuanced characters in Hilary Mantel’s historical novels.”
Alex Mehr
Co-founder, Kafka
This Story Will Change Your Perspective.
Feel the weight of every oath, betrayal, and bullet.
Walk alongside rebels haunted by loyalty and doubt.
Immerse yourself in Ireland’s darkest hour—raw, visceral, unforgettable.
You won’t just read it—you’ll carry it with you.
Based on Real Events
Inspired by true events that shook the British Empire.
Features James Carey—rebel, traitor, and blood relative to the author.
Written with cinematic pacing—built for screen and page.
Fuses historical fact with raw, emotional storytelling.
Your Questions, Answered
What genre is The Irish Invincibles?
It’s a historical political thriller that blends real-life events with deep emotional conflict and psychological nuance. Think Peaky Blinders meets Braveheart—but from the perspective of a man caught between martyrdom and betrayal.
Is The Irish Invincibles based on real events?
Yes. It’s rooted in the true story of the 1882 Phoenix Park Murders—one of the most pivotal and controversial episodes in Irish history. The novel brings these events to life with emotional depth, political tension, and a powerful sense of historical truth.
Is this a high-stakes action thriller or a character-driven drama?
It’s a character-driven slow-burn, where the tension builds from whispered oaths, fractured brotherhoods, and moral compromise. Every decision carries emotional weight, and every scene pushes the protagonist—and the reader—toward a reckoning.Yes. It’s rooted in the true story of the 1882 Phoenix Park Murders—one of the most pivotal and controversial episodes in Irish history. The novel brings these events to life with emotional depth, political tension, and a powerful sense of historical truth.
Is the ending conclusive or open to interpretation?
It offers closure, but it lingers. James Carey’s fate is historically known, but the emotional aftermath and philosophical questions he leaves behind will echo long after the final chapter.
Discover the Story That History Tried to Bury
The Irish Invincibles is a historical drama/thriller based on the untold true story of the infamous Phoenix Park Murders, carried out in a tumultuous Ireland in 1882, and the subsequent fallout that devastated families, forever altered the fight for Irish independence, and changed the course of both Irish and British history.
The story follows the prideful James Carey, a devout Catholic who fiercely believes in Ireland’s right to self-rule. After years of trying to create change through legal channels—with no success—James realizes he must take more drastic action.
He joins a secret, underground organization known as The Invincibles, whose mission is to eliminate politicians standing in the way of Irish freedom.
Their quest leads them down dangerous paths and through a series of unexpected events. This is a gripping true story of passion, patriotism, and friendship—and it poses the ultimate moral question: What happens to integrity and loyalty when the stakes are life and death?
The author shares this story to shed light on the convictions of the Irish people—those who have long fought for independence and those who continue to fight today.
Meet Eve
Eve is a writer living in Cape Town, South Africa, with her two beloved Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Juno & Jelly.
She was inspired to write this feature story based on a well-documented historical event: the Phoenix Park Murders. She is believed to be a descendant of the real-life Invincible, James Carey—an unpopular perspective, but one that reveals an intriguing and strategic figure in Irish history. His story offers rare insight into the human psyche under the most arduous conditions.
The Phoenix Park Murders changed the course of Irish history, yet the story has never been brought to the screen. Sharing it with the world is vital—not only for historical awareness, but to provoke reflection on the enduring political and moral questions it raises.
She is actively pursuing the full-circle realization of this history, as modern-day Irish Fenians (descendants of the early IRA) in Dublin campaign to have the bodies of the Irish Invincibles removed from Kilmainham Gaol. The Irish Parliament is currently deliberating on whether to exhume the remains and grant them proper burials, offering long-awaited closure to their families.
Bringing history into the present—through intellect, storytelling, and entertainment—is her passion. Eve is also a successful IT Programme and Operations Manager, with a background in advertising.
She is an aspiring producer and filmmaker, and the founder of Screenwriters Safari, an exclusive and sought-after creative retreat based in South Africa.
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