The book is being launched by Seamus Dooley, Secretary of the National Union of Journalists, with poetry readings by Gerard Smyth and music by Jerry O’Reilly.
MairÃn Johnston, social activist, has said of We Dare to Dream:
MairÃn Johnston, social activist, has said of We Dare to Dream:
For anyone interested in Irish history, politics, trades unionism, music, poetry and storytelling, this is a must-have book. Keep it to hand, preferably on a bedside table, to consult, to browse and to enjoy. Written by the well-known author and traditional musician Des Geraghty, it gives us an insight into the birth of our nation and the part his family played in bringing this about. It covers a wide canvas and is written in a very personal tone. There is something in it to inform and amuse all tastes.
Gabriel Rosenstock, leading Irish poet, playwright and author, has said:
Moving effortlessly from the intimate to the rollicking, from the historical to the anecdotal, this is a panorama of Dublin life like none other, seen with a “pityin’ scornin’ eye”, as Yeats has it in a ballad, a portrait gallery of known and unknown characters, their antics, friendships, conflicts and dreams.
Please find attached a press release with some further information about the book, and a cover image. See below a copy of the invitation. We would be delighted if you could join us at the launch on 2 December.
Des is available now for interview. If you would like a copy of the book for review or to arrange an interview, please contact us by reply.
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