Tony Gregory - Softcover

Gilligan, Robbie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1847172261 ISBN 13: 9781847172266

Publisher: The O'Brien Press, 2011

The biography of a true Irish political legend. As harsh economic times return to Ireland, it is time to celebrate this inspirational Irishman who made his name as a grass-roots community activist and went on to hold the balance of power in Ireland. Tony Gregory's political life has left an exceptional legacy. Robbie Gilligan has talked to the whole 'kitchen cabinet' and covers his whole career, from local agitator to elected politician, and the campaigns from 1978-2009.

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About the Author:

Robbie Gilligan is Professor of Social Work and Social Policy at Trinity College Dublin. He has written academic books on the topics of Irish Child Care Services and Child Development. This is his first book with O'Brien Press.

Review:

'eulogy to a brave and focused, if enigmatic, force for his community' -- Village Magazine 'interesting revelations ... a full tribute to Tony Gregory' -- Village Magazine 'an engaging memoir' -- Irish Times 'a heartfelt memoir of the man and his legacy ... there is much else in here to impress' -- Sunday Independent

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