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Patrick Hillery: The Official Biography By John Walsh New Island e29.95 *****
Paddy Hillery recalled sitting in front of his home in Spanish Point shortly before his first run for the Dail in 1951. He was aimlessly kicking stones. His mother, who obviously understood him well said: 'What are you worried about? You mightn't get elected at all.'See the full content of this document
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Just What the Doctor Ordered ; Books [Eire Region]
This underwhelmed view of political life stuck with him to an extent throughout his career. It was partly to do with his dedication to what he considered his first vocation - medicine. It was also probably partly because of this that he impressed me as a man of great compassion and kindness.
I recall very early in ...See the full content of this document
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