Person: Maureen O’Carroll

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Biopic of O’Carroll’s real-life mammy set to be made

She was the real-life mammy, who her devoted son Brendan O’Carroll credits with providing the inspiration for his most famous comic character.

Fri, 29 Jul, 2016

Brendan O’Carroll inspired by his own Mum’s struggle

Brendan O’Carroll says his vivid memories of the struggles his late mother had in providing Christmas presents for her impoverished family have inspired his seasonal philanthropy.

Tue, 16 Dec, 2014

Celebrating life despite the heartache

EILISH O’CARROLL, the sister of comedian Brendan O’Carroll, is still reeling at the death of their brother, Gerry, in October. Even in the midst of grief, however, O’Carroll is pressing on with her one-woman stage show.

Wed, 12 Nov, 2014