Our book group is open to all- you do not have to be Irish to attend.

Attend every meeting, occasionally or just once in your life. All we ask is that you read the book in advance and take part in the discussion. There’s a short introduction by a member of staff, a group regular, or someone we know with a special interest in the book in question.

This month, the Irish Group will be discussing Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha by Roddy Doyle.

WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE 1993

Paddy Clarke is ten years old.

Paddy Clarke lights fires. Paddy Clarke’s name is written in wet cement all over Barrytown. Paddy Clarke’s heroes are Father Damien (and the lepers), Geronimo and George Best. Paddy Clarke knows the exact moment to knock a dead scab from his knee. Paddy Clarke hates his brother Francis because that’s the rule. Paddy Clarke loves his Ma and Da, but it seems like they don’t love each other, and Paddy wants to understand, but can’t.

Refreshments provided.

Our book groups – Fiction and Irish book groups (monthly), Pagan (bi-monthly), Non-Fiction (quarterly)