Proceedings started late because, according to Gerry Kelly of publishers Red Stripe Press, he was being mobbed in reception by people wanting him to sign copies of the publication.
Many people had described his father as a flawed genius but “I am proud to say he is our flawed genius”, he said. Thomas Maguire “a neighbour from Teemore” said he was glad that the book was out. “It is great to see him getting the truth out”. Also present on Thursday night were Mr Quinn’s brother Peter, the former GAA president, and former presidential candidate Seán Gallagher, but no other political figures were spotted.
He said he would be “eternally grateful” to all present and those who had supported him over the past seven years