A BOOK documenting the vibrancy of decades of Irish life in Britain is being offered for a special price for pre-Christmas buyers.
Tommy Walsh’s Being Irish in Liverpool tells the tale of a man who — as the son of Irish immigrants — devoted his life to all things Irish in Liverpool and throughout Britain.
A founding member of a committee formed to establish the city’s legendary Irish Centre, the late author became its first manager when it opened in 1964.
Working tirelessly within the community up until his death in 2010, he helped make the centre the focal point of Irish culture, music, dance, sport and community outreach in the city.
Elsewhere, the author’s participation in GAA activities, the Irish Commission for Prisoners Overseas, Irish Community Care and the Federation of Irish Societies placed him at the heart of all things Irish in Britain for more than 50 years.
As a result, his book offers a fascinating insight into Irish immigrant life in Britain in the twentieth century, providing an invaluable resource for students of the Irish Diaspora and an entertaining read, with plenty of memories, photographs and stories, for all.
Being Irish in Liverpool by Tommy Walsh is currently available for a special price of £10 on amazon.co.uk
