Product Description
There's the story of the young man in west Cork who helped rescue Charles Haughey when his yacht got into difficulties, and who then asked the Taoiseach if he could have a state funeral because he reckoned his father would kill him when he found out that his son had rescued Charlie. There's the story of what Jim Mitchell said to the Pope, or rather what the Pope said to Jim. There are yarns concerning legendary characters from the past, like Oliver J. Flanagan and Joe Leneghan, not forgetting the great Pat Lindsay, one of the most colourful characters ever in Irish politics. "Tales from the Dail Bar" is a unique insider's recall of the human face of Irish politics. It makes a sparkling book.
About the Author
Ted Nealon is a former journalist, television analyst, TD and Minister for the Arts. He was the founder author and publisher of Nealon's Guide to the Dail & Seanad, the country's standard parliamentary guide.