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In Brendan O'Carroll’s lively debut, Agnes Browne—known in her town as the ‘Mammy’—navigates life as a single mother raising seven children in a working‑class Dublin neighbourhood during the 1960s. Faced with financial strain, community expectations, and the everyday battles of a large family, Agnes often finds herself playing the roles of mother, father, and referee. The novel follows her humorous misadventures, from spirited exchanges with her best friend Marion Monks, “The Kaiser,” to the attention of a charming Frenchman who runs the local pizza parlor. O'Carroll’s dialogue is quick, witty, and unmistakably Irish, painting a vivid picture of mid‑century Dublin’s vibrant, irreverent culture.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Brendan O'Carroll
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