The Most Famous Irish People You've Never Heard Of
The Most Famous Irish People You've Never Heard Of
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Irish people have left their mark on virtually every corner of the globe. This fascinating book tells the stories of the Irish who are justly celebrated in their adopted homelands, but virtually unknown in Ireland.
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The Most Famous Irish People You've Never Heard Of by Colin Murphy
STORIES OF ADVENTURE & ACHIEVEMENT INVENTORS, GOLD-DIGGERS, MILITARY LEADERS, SPIES, RABBLE-ROUSERS, SOLDIERS, COURTESANS, ACE PILOTS DETECTIVES, ATHLETES, HEROES Irish people have left their mark on virtually every corner of the globe. This fascinating book tells the stories of the Irish who are justly celebrated in their adopted homelands, but virtually unknown in Ireland. William Melville from Kerry, the First Head of MI5 Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty from Cork, who rescued 4,000 Jews and Allied Servicemen from the Nazis James Hoban from Kilkenny who designed The White House Jennie Hodgers from Louth who served three years in Union Army during the American Civil War - as a man George McElroy from Dublin who became one of World war I’s outstanding aerial aces And many more …'a welcome read … a fascinating book'
-- Clare People'fascinating'
-- Irish Star Sunday'looks at the Irish who are celebrated in their adopted homelands but virtually unknown here'
-- Irish Star Sunday'the forgotten Irish who changed the world'
-- Irish Star Sunday'a fascinating read'
-- Sunday World'there is much to recommend this book'
-- The Newsletter'fascinating' 'an eclectic mix' 'truly interesting' 'meticulously researched'
-- Verbal Magazine'a reminder of all that is good and great, not just about our fine little island and its people, but humankind in general'
-- Clare People
Colin Murphy is the author of more than two dozen books and co-author of the bestselling ‘Feckin’ collection (The O’Brien Press). His début historical novel Boycott (Brandon) was published in 2012 to great acclaim. In his spare time, he is a dedicated hillwalker, and frequently contributes articles to MountainViews.ie.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781847171634 |
| ISBN 10 | 184717163X |
| Title | The Most Famous Irish People You've Never Heard Of |
| Author | Colin Murphy |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | O'Brien Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2009-10-26 |
| Number of pages | 424 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |