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The Pope's Children
Ireland's New Elite
Book • 2023
In 'The Pope's Children', David McWilliams explores the impact of the Celtic Tiger on Ireland, introducing terms like 'Breakfast Roll Man' and 'HiCos' to describe the emerging middle class and elite.
The book celebrates the optimism and ambition of this generation, offering a nuanced view of Ireland's economic boom.
It was a huge commercial success, selling over a hundred thousand copies in Ireland.
The book celebrates the optimism and ambition of this generation, offering a nuanced view of Ireland's economic boom.
It was a huge commercial success, selling over a hundred thousand copies in Ireland.
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The King’s Gambit: DIY Declan, Trump’s Market Meltdown & Musk’s 18th-Century Twin
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David McWilliams
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The Pope’s Children at 20: How Ireland Grew Up
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Creativity in the Cul-de-Sac: Why the Suburbs Won
