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Leaning on gates
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- Book Synopsis
- In the sequel to Seamus O'Rourke's popular first memoir, Standing in Gaps, this innocent Leitrim lad finally flees the nest, briefly sampling life in New York, Dublin and London - before inevitably returning to his beloved, duller than dishwater existence at home - a life which now includes alcohol, Doctor Hook and some low-budget romance. But man does not live on romance alone and Seamus needs to get to the bottom of his general uselessness, spurred on as always by his ever-the-realist father, who prophesised his mediocrity from an early age. Seamus continues to underachieve whilst struggling to interpret his auld lad's advice and watered-down compliments - 'You weren't as bad as I often saw ya', 'They must be badly stuck, if they asked you', and the classic 'What kind of an eejit are ya?' - all while capturing the innocence and the absurdity of rural life in 1980s and 1990s Ireland. As always, O'Rourke finds diamond-tipped-needles in bales of really bad hay, providing more laughter and stories of mayhem for fans. 'A gifted actor, writer and storyteller produces a memoir that is simply - gifted' Joe Duffy
- About The Author
- Seamus O'Rourke is an award-winning writer, director and actor from Co. Leitrim, touring Ireland regularly with his own self-penned shows. Seamus has had millions of hits across his social media pages for his recitations and sketches. He is a regular contributor on RTÉ Radio 1. Leaning on Gates takes up where his first popular memoir, Standing in Gaps, ends.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781804580370
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Gill Books, (06 September 2024)
- Number of Pages
- 320
- Weight
- 418 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 233 x 152 x 26 mm
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