Who is John D Ruddy?

John D. Ruddy is an Irish writer, actor, teacher, illustrator and historian. He is the creator of Manny Man and the YouTube history series Manny Man Does History, including World War 1 in 6 MinutesIrish History in 6 Minutes and Easter Rising in 8 Minutes. When not writing and illustrating history videos, John is usually treading the boards of the Irish stage as a professional actor, or in the classroom talking about history.

What does john do?

John D Ruddy has many feathers to his bow and these are just a few!

YouTube Creator

John Started his YouTube channel and. hisever popular character Manny Man

Kids & Teen Education

If you would like John to come to your school or event message today!

Outreach Programs

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Upcoming Events

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Aug 15: Worldcon

I’m excited to announced that this August, I will have a stall at Worldcon, where I will be showcasing my latest work, books and even some Manny Man merch for you to take home. Worldcon is an event that brings the best of science fiction to artists and fans alike. This year, Dublin 2019 will bring Worldcon to Ireland for the very first time!
I’m looking forward to having the craic and chatting history!

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