Michael Redmond

Based on the hit BBC Radio 4 series, this is the first book from Michael Redmond (Father Stone of Father Ted fame). Michael has been lauded by a number of other well known comedians over the years, in particular Stewart Lee who credits him with the best opening line in stand up comedy...." People often say to me...Hey you, what are you doing in my garden?"

Not many people are aware that Jesus had an older brother named Eamon who was not happy just to stay in the background as the lesser brother of The Messiah. This is his story, taken from the Irish sea scrolls found off the Wexford coast, and of his attempts to emulate the deeds of his younger sibling. It has also not been documented that the 'Holy' family were originally Irish, both Mary and Joseph having independently emigrated from Ireland to escape the ravages of the mange tout famine which was sweeping across the Country at the time. They had both joined the Nazareth/Irish Club where they met and fell in love. It is not clear if Mary knew her destiny at the time concerning the Immaculate Conception but there is no doubt that Joseph was unaware that he was later to become the vicarious father of the Son of God.

First published: Monday 21st March 2022