To Bram Stoker born on 8th November 1847 Born in Ireland and raised in Ireland there is no getting away from it he was Irish. But, for some reason he is one Irishman we, whilst not totally ignoring, seem to have been reluctant or slow to recognise.
Without Mr Stoker there would have been no need for long silk lined cloaks, black of course. No need for wooden stakes or garlic. No need for full length windows and no need for underwired bras.
At least Mr Stoker had the good taste to base his immortal character in Transylvania and not Ireland, even so it might be a good idea to lock the windows and close the curtains early tonight. One hundred and sixty five years old and stronger than ever.
Bram Stoker died on 20th April 1912. As far as I know he has not been seen since.....Whooo!
