Background
Born in the heart of Dublin in 1951, Brendan was raised in the working class Liberties neighborhood. His father Seamus worked as a bartender and at other odd jobs to keep the family going. However, as many young Dubliners of the time did, Brendan eventually left school at the age of 15 to begin working. His first job was as a messenger boy, an occupation he often refers to in his live act.
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