About the book
Notre Dame’s famed leprechaun has rallied fans for decades, but the leprechaun wasn’t the first mascot to help the team shake down the thunder…
Clashmore Mike, a spunky Irish Terrier originally given as a gift to Knute Rockne, inspired and entertained fans for more than 40 years before the leprechaun. From 1924 to 1965, Clashmore Mike’s antics on and off the field brought the team more than luck – the little terriers had a better record than any other mascot in college football.
Notre Dame fans of all ages will enjoy the adventures of Mikey, a modern-day Irish Terrier who comes to campus for a tailgate party with his family. Mikey gets lost from his people, but through his exploration of campus, discovers the true story of Clashmore Mike.
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I almost flipped when I received my Irish Terrier Club of America newsletter today showing this new book. I used to play with Clashmore in the late 50s as a small child when my brother played ND football. I have owned Irish Terriers since 1980 and whenever we have walked the campus we have been stopped and comments made about the former mascot! I graduated from St. Mary’s in 1972. I have a Clashmore Mike collection thanks to EBay and this book will be such a lovely addition. My present Irish Terriers Clancy and Maggie would LOVE to bring the team on to the field! Thanks for doing this project!