Introduction
Bryan MacMahon (29 September 1909 – 13 February 1998) 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.
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.