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Why Would You Tell Me That?

The Big Irish Head On You

Season 8, Ep. 7

This week, the lads concentrate on ‘big Irish heads’ with Dr Ian Miller, historian and author of A History of Ireland in 10 Body Parts.


The book, as you might imagine, covers a plethora of noteworthy limbs, but even a zoom in on just our noggins informs Neil and Dave about some wonderful tidbits. Can a Iron Age bog body really be wearing hair gel? (Spoiler: Yes he can).


To listen to Dave on the radio, check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732


To see Neil on tour, check out www.neildelamere.com/gigs


Buy Ian's book here https://www.gillbooks.ie/history/history/a-history-of-ireland-in-ten-body-parts


Order Dave's book here https://www.easons.com/daves-bad-jokes-pb-dave-moore-9781804582060


Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Eimear Shannon and Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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