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The Irish are coming
Title:
The Irish are coming
Author:
Tubridy, Ryan, author.
ISBN:
9780007317455
Personal Author:
Publication Date:
2013
Physical Description:
248 pages ; 24 cm
General Note:
Includes index.
Abstract:
In the sequel to his bestselling 'JFK in Ireland', the Emerald Isle's favourite son delves into his country's past to celebrate the Irish people who - through their skills and endeavours - helped make the British Isles great. In the follow-up to his bestselling JFK in Ireland, the Emerald Isle's favourite son delves into his country's past to celebrate the Irish people who through their skills and endeavours helped make the British Isles Great.Britain and Ireland - two countries separated by a small stretch of water but for so long divided politically, socially, culturally and emotionally. So how come so many of the UK's funniest and best-loved entertainers hail from Ireland? And why have so many of the finest actors on British stage and television emanated from the Emerald Isle?In The Irish Are Coming, celebrated chat show host and radio presenter Ryan Tubridy chooses an eclectic array of Irishmen and -women who travelled a small distance to make a big impact - everyone from Terry Wogan, who won the hearts of the British people during the darkest days of the Troubles, to hellraiser Richard Harris, via latter-day saint Bob Geldof and Harry Potter actress Fiona Shaw. It is an affectionate and often hilarious look at the Irish who have helped to make Britain Great.
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