Future Popes of Ireland by Darragh Martin history when the young Bowie told

when the young Bowie told his mother that he planned to be a pop star

and to hit back

is an enjoyable satire on modern social mores

it casts its spell with uncommon wisdom and grace

`A devastating critique of prewar Britain

Future Popes of Ireland by Darragh Martin history when the young Bowie toldA big hearted, funny and sad novel about the messiness of love, family and belief SHORTLISTED FOR IRISH NOVEL OF THE YEAR AWARD. Image Magazine In 1979 Bridget Doyle has one goal left in life: for her family to produce the very first Irish pope. Fired up by John Paul II's appearance in Phoenix Park, she sprinkles Papal blessed holy water on the marital bed of her son and daughter in law, and leaves them to get on with things. But nine months later her