Bryan MacMahon (writer)
Bryan MacMahon (29 September 1909 – 13 February 1998)[1] was an Irish playwright, novelist and short story writer from Listowel, County Kerry. A schoolteacher by training, his works include The Lion Tamer, Patsy-o and his Wonderful Pets and The Red Petticoat. He wrote an autobiography, The Master, and his works include an English translation of Peig, the Irish-language autobiography of Peig Sayers.
Education
MacMahon was educated at Scoil Réalta na Maidine, Lios Tuathail, St Michael's College, Listowel and St Patrick's Teacher Training College in Drumcondra, Dublin.[2]
Family
His sons include Bryan MacMahon, a Judge of the Irish High Court and the late Garry McMahon, a renowned Kerry footballer, a poet, a writer, a singer songwriter and not least a highly respected legal professional.
References
- ^ Gaughan, J. Anthony: "Listowel and its vicinity: Since 1873", pages 72-74. Currach Press, 2004
- ^ Bryan MacMahon of Listowel www.writersweek.ie
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