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Brendan O'Carroll
Formed in July 1940 for reconnaissance and intelligence gathering behind enemy lines, the Long Range Desert Group was the first British special force unit. In no time the LRDG earned…
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This is the story of the New Zealand R Patrol, Long Range Desert Group, who within their ranks had some very distinguished icons such as Jake Easonsmith, Don Steele, Dick…
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THE MAMMY describes the life and times, the joys and sorrows of Agnes, mother of the famous Mrs. Browne’s Boys from the daily radio soap. A book of hilarious incidents…
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Agnes, the lovable and determined heroine of The Mammy, returns with her seven children–whom she affectionately calls the chisellers –all struggling to make their way in Dublin with varying degrees…
Book 2: The Agnes Browne Trilogy Continuing the hilarious saga of the ups and downs, minor scrapes and major run-ins of the seven children of Agnes Browne. Full of joy…
Dublin boxer Sparrow McCabe has the World Featherweight title for the taking: but he can’t throw that final punch and suddenly it’s all over. Fast forward fifteen years and Sparrow…
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Book 3: The Agnes Browne Trilogy. At forty-seven years of age Agnes (star of BAFTA-nominated TV series Mrs Browne’s Boys), now thirteen years happily widowed, enters the 1980s with a…
Agnes Browne faces the hardships and rewards of raising seven children on her own in a 1960s working-class Dublin neighborhood.
Explores everything from pandas to piles, from biscuits to The Big Bang and from happiness to hairdryers.
Book 1: The Agnes Browne Trilogy THE MAMMY describes the joys and sorrows of Agnes, mother of the famous Mrs. Browne’s Boys from the daily radio soap. A book of…
Agnes Browne returns for her final, heartwarming adventure in O'Carroll’s acclaimed trilogy of working-class Dublin life. The members of the family split up to make it in the world on…
A prequel to the Agnes Brown trilogy follows Agnes Reddin’s 1940s childhood, during which she and best friend Marion Delany survive nun schoolteachers, their first experiences with boys, early jobs…
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Millions of us have wondered how Agnes Brown does it. Packed with Mammy’s tips for keeping a perfect family, or at least a family, as well as contributions from her…
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First publication dedicated to the role of the LRDG in the costly Dodecanese campaign September -November 1943.
First publication dedicated to the role of the LRDG in the costly Dodecanese campaign September - November 1943. Draws on official and personal sources, many untapped or published before.
First full pictorial history of the famous Long Range Desert Group’s service from 1940 to 1943.
National treasure, writer, producer, comedian and beloved entertainer Brendan O'Carroll writes candidly about his life in his very first autobiography
Before he became the nation's favourite Mammy, Brendan O'Carroll was…
Researched and written by much published author and leading LRDG expert.
A popular Irish comedian chronicles with raw humor and great affection the comic misadventures of a large and lively North Dublin family in the 1960s. A film version, directed by…
David O'Dornan
In this first ever biography of the star, David O'Dornan reveals the extraordinary rags to riches journey Brendan O'Carroll has made to become a comedy genius loved by millions. This…
Brian Beacom
The bestselling authorised biography of Brendan O'Carroll, based on extensive interviews with the hugely popular star of Mrs Brown’s Boys.
Brian O'Connell,Cian O'Carroll
This authoritative biography of Brendan O'Regan sets out that legacy in a well researched and compelling narrative. It is essential reading for anyone seeking a well-founded and original perspective on…
