Have you ever heard of 'Humanity Dick'?

Author and creator of TedFest, Peter Phillips, says he's the greatest ever Irishman. 'Humanity Dick' is the name given to Richard Martin, an 19th Century MP for Galway in Westminster and the man behind animal rights.

Not only did he co-found what is now the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, but most, if not all animal rights laws can be traced back to the Connemara man.

Now, TedFest founder Peter Phillips has put pen to paper to tell the incredible story of 'Humanity Dick'.

Speaking to Dermot and Dave, Peter explained how he once brought a donkey to court as a witness and why July 22nd should be celebrated as 'Martin's Day'.

You can catch the chat by clicking play above. 

‘Humanity Dick – Animal Rights Pioneer and Feared Duelist’ is available from Amazon and in all good bookshops now.