The story of Michael Dwyer - the Wicklow Chief - a revolutionary idealist, an inspirational guerrilla leader, and a violent alcoholic. From his humble beginnings as a Wicklow farmer, the story of Dwyer's life takes him from Ireland to Australia, from poverty to wealth, and from incarceration to freedom - from everybody but himself. This gripping and moving account of Dwyer's life will stay with you long after you have turned the final page.

Sean McCarthy is a Cork-born actor, director, playwright and novelist. McCarthy's work has premiered at the most prestigious theatres in the British Isles, including the Abbey, the Royal Lyceum, and the Edinburgh Traverse.