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Welcome to Ireland Meltdown of an Irish Tour Guide Written & Performed by Jack Walsh – Killinaskully (Jimmy), Kin, Vikings Valhalla, The Northman.
A 70 minute whirlwind of 40 characters, including landlords, tourists, historical figures and even a moonwalking squirrel, as a tour guide selling Ireland as a wonderful land of ceol, cailíní agus craic struggles to keep a roof over his head as the rent goes up and up, with chaotic and hilarious results. Jack spoke to Conor Tallon for The Arts House!
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