THE TV programme was called ‘Lady Gregory: Ireland’s First Social Influencer’ (RTÉ ONE), but it wasn’t exclusively about her work and influence on the Anglo-Irish revival. The programme’s two presenters – Senator Lynn Ruane and Miriam Margolis – were the focus of attention as much as Lady Gregory. Margolis especially elbowed her way into the limelight.
Can there be anybody in Ireland over twenty who doesn’t smile at the words ‘Dermot Morgan’? He was, as somebody in the programme ‘Dermot Morgan’ (RTÉ 1) said, “a fearless funny man”.