Ireland has produced high achievers in many fields. There was Nobel laureate, Ernest Walton, who split the atom in 1931; Shaw and Yeats, both literary giants; artists like Jack Yea... moreIreland has produced high achievers in many fields. There was Nobel laureate, Ernest Walton, who split the atom in 1931; Shaw and Yeats, both literary giants; artists like Jack Yeats (see pic). Who would you like to honour by listing them here?
Singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran, is getting a little bit big for his boots these days. Don't get me wrong, he does have some talent, but he's not the legend he thinks he is in his ow... moreSinger-songwriter, Ed Sheeran, is getting a little bit big for his boots these days. Don't get me wrong, he does have some talent, but he's not the legend he thinks he is in his own mind. Let me tell you what a legend is. Let me tell you some names of some people who were the best at what they did:Muhammad Ali - BoxingTiger Woods - GolfBruce Lee - Martial artsMichael Schumacher - RacingFreddie Mercury - SingingJimi Hendrix - GuitarBuddy Rich - DrumsMichael Jackson - DancingMichael Jordan - BasketballPele - SoccerAlfred Hitchcock - Movie DirectorEd Sheeran needs to show a little bit more respect for real talent when he sees it. less
Teens enjoy reading about actors and entertainers. Others of us might be interested in the rise and fall of achievers in other fields from sport to business to politics to architec... moreTeens enjoy reading about actors and entertainers. Others of us might be interested in the rise and fall of achievers in other fields from sport to business to politics to architecture to .. well you choose. Who interests you? Are you interested in anything other than their achievements?
