Irish Book Awards

Dare to Dream – Irish People Who Took on the World (and Won!)

Amazing stories of extraordinary Irish people. From inspirational athlete CORA STAUNTON to world-famous novelist JAMES JOYCE, Antarctic explorer TOM CREAN to renowned jellyfish expert MAUDE DELAP, trade union activist ROSIE HACKETT to the greatest hat-maker in the world, PHILIP TREACY, these are the stories of Irish people, famous and not-so-famous, who followed their dreams, fearlessly striving to be the very best they could be. Be inspired. Follow your own road. Dare to dream.

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