The Mun by Lynn Connolly

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The Mun by Lynn Connolly

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Summary

'Having memories of somewhere that no longer exists is a bit like watching dead actors in old movies'. So begins this brilliant new memoir about growing up in Ballymun in the seventies and eighties. The regeneration of the estate means that Ballymun in its original form has gone, but Lynn Connolly recalls the place with warmth and affection.

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The Mun by Lynn Connolly

Ballymun had a quality of its own, it had sparkle and wit and an undeniable sense of community in spite of how the media portrayed it. Neighbours kept an eye out for the children, children who are now adults with magical memories of CB radios, dangerous games and loyal friends. Lynn Connolly writes from the perspective of a Ballymunner, not as someone reporting for the newspapers. The story comes alive as it follows the development of a person - herself - being formed in a context which she recalls with affection, gratitude and warmth. The Mun is a unique book, about a unique place now transformed forever.

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Lynn Connolly is a native of Ballymun, now living in England. This is her first book. She is also the author of two unpublished novels.

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ISBN 13 9780717140428
ISBN 10 0717140423
Title The Mun
Author Lynn Connolly
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Gill
Year published 2006-09-12
Number of pages 224
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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