Sam Rawle
IrelandactivistMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Sam Rawle, often referred to as the 'King of the Hippies', gained media attention for establishing a self-sufficient community on Dorinish Island, which he was offered rent-free by John Lennon in the late 1960s.
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Sam Rawle was dubbed the 'King of the Hippies' and established a self-sufficient community on the island.
Be like John Lennon and buy an Irish island, with bidding starting at €299,000 – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-07-22
Ireland· 2026-07-22
