The forgettables are a modest bunch, like most of us Irish. But they really shouldn’t be. For a start they’re not that forgettable, even though you’ve probably never heard of them. 

But once you’re introduced to Alice Kyteler, Ireland’s #1 witch, she’s not likely to slip your mind. Neither are our most famous bodysnatchers, Burke and Hare. 

William Blood and Frank Shackleton both tried to steal Crown Jewels, you can find out which of them managed to scoop the lot. Delia Murphy helped save the lives of hundreds of Jews and prisoners of war in the 1940s. And just for fun we’ve completely made up one of the stories. See if you can spot it.

We’ve even left room for some fascinating animals, like Paddy the military pigeon, Cairbre the movie star lion (see below) and Poppet, the rebel dog who chewed up one of the 1916 flags. 

Get your copy of The Forgettables for more great stories you just won’t believe, and in the case of one of them, you’d be dead right. 

PLEASE don’t try this at home!