Upstart
Friends, Foes & Founding a University
‘Ed Walsh is one of the most dynamic, challenging and infuriating figures in Irish public life. His story is utterly complelling’ Fintan O’Toole
Ed Walsh returned to Ireland in 1970, a young man in a hurry, to set up an institute of education. He found a decaying mansion on a riverside site, gathered talented young people and secured funding from the World Bank and European Investment Bank to build what became the University of Limerick. Along the way, Ed made powerful enemies as he challenged official cant, traditional academics and clerical humbug. This is an inspiring, frank and often funny memoir by a passionate educational leader. Memoir published by The Collins Press, 2011
Monsieur Moran
Such a wide range of enemies were fostered you can feel confident that at least some of those you want are included.
Comme toujours
Ed
From The Collins Press
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A chara –
I think I’d better read this. Is there a staff discount?
I can’t wait to find out whether the enemies you made are the enemies I wanted you to make.
Rose and I can’t help noticing that you and Stephanie have yet to make an appearance down here in SW France. Kindly give this matter your attention at your earliest convenience.
Mise, le meas
Terry