Book  (1936)  Page(s) 363.  
 
Irish Hope (HT) McGredy 1927; vivid crimson-pink, shaded maroon, large, semi-double, high-centered, lasting, solitary or up to 4, fragrance 7/10, continuous bloom, long strong stems, growth 6/10, upright, dense. Sangerhausen

Website/Catalog  (1929)  Page(s) 34.  
 
New Roses 1929.
Irish Hope (HT) (S. McGredy & Son, 1927). A splendid and distinct red with well-formed buds composed of heavy, broad petals opening to moderately full, very fragrant flowers. The colour is a rich rosy crimson with maroon shadings. It is of splendid vigorous growth. 5/- each.
Hopeless.