
The "Beatles" and Ireland
The Collins Press
Published on 30. September 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
200 pages
978-1-905172-78-8 (ISBN)
Description
From the day the Beatles arrived in Dublin in 1963 at the height of Beatlemania and Paul McCartney announced 'it's great to be home', the Fab Four never hid their love for Ireland. They played two further gigs in Belfast within the year; John had bought an island off the Mayo coast by the end of that decade; and in the 1970s John and Paul were writing songs about the troubled events in Northern Ireland. Yet there has never been a book about their Irish connections. Now, 45 years on from the famous Adelphi concert, two lifelong Beatles fans have put together a comprehensive guide detailing every connection the Beatles have with Ireland, from their family trees to their concerts and the many visits across the Irish Sea. From George's family originating in County Wexford to Paul choosing Castle Leslie in Monaghan for his wedding to Heather Mills, it's all here. Previously unpublished photographs enhance the exclusive interviews, fifteen years of research and firsthand accounts by people that spent time with the four young men who produced music that is unique and timeless.
Containing prime Irish Beatle locations, an Irish charts discography, the Irish fan club, and a detailed list of Beatles-related programmes on Irish radio and TV over the years including their hilarious interview with Frank Hall in 1963 as well as other interviews with Eamonn Andrews, Gay Byrne, B. P. Fallon and Bob Geldof. This is a must-have book for every Beatles fan.
Containing prime Irish Beatle locations, an Irish charts discography, the Irish fan club, and a detailed list of Beatles-related programmes on Irish radio and TV over the years including their hilarious interview with Frank Hall in 1963 as well as other interviews with Eamonn Andrews, Gay Byrne, B. P. Fallon and Bob Geldof. This is a must-have book for every Beatles fan.
Reviews / Votes
'Rich in period atmosphere' Sunday Tribune Music Book of the Fortnight in Hotpress magazine 'Excellent book' RTE Guide 'If you're a Beatles fan, especially an Irish Beatles fan, this book will be an absolute joy' Irish IndependentMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Ireland
Publishing group
Gill
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
sewn/stitched
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 177 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
604 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-905172-78-8 (9781905172788)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Michael Lynch from Laois is a laser technician who has travelled the world to concerts and to meet stars such as David Bowie and Neil Tennant. Meeting Paul McCartney was his musical highlight. He writes for various websites when not working or following Manchester United. Damian Smyth from Yorkshire holds dual citizenship and lives in Dublin. He has worked with several Dublin bands as photographer and events promoter and featured on radio programmes including the Dave Fanning Show and the Ray Darcy Show. He has met many people connected with The Beatles, including Yoko Ono, the last being Paul McCartney the day before his wedding at Castle Leslie.
Content
Preface vi Acknowledgements ix Foreword by Tom Dunne xi 1 The Beatles' Irish Family Tree 1 2 The Beatles in Dublin and Belfast, November 1963 and October 1964 11 3 The Beatles' Irish Holiday, Easter 1964 45 4 A Beatle Buys an Irish Island, 1967 51 5 'Republican' Beatles 61 6 Paul Marries in Monaghan 73 7 The Beatles Return to the Irish Stage 83 8 Calling All Beatles Fans: Beatlemania, Dublin-style 97 9 Meeting John Lennon (by Richard and Maureen Hall) 105 10 Drive My Car: The Beatles, an Irishman and an Austin J4 111 Appendix 1 An Irish Beatles' Who's Who 115 Appendix 2 Day-Trippers 134 Appendix 3 Prime Beatles Sites in Ireland 148 Appendix 4 The Beatles and the Irish Charts: 1962-2008 152 Appendix 5 Beatle Interviews 158 Appendix 6 Irish Broadcasting and the Beatles 181 Index 215