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David Tynan O'Mahony, known professionally as Dave Allen, was an Irish comedian, satirist, and actor. He was best known for his observational comedy. Allen regularly provoked indignation by highlighti
Allen in 1968
During World War II, Dublin was first bombed early on the morning of 2 January 1941, when German bombs were dropped on the Terenure area. This was followed early on the following morning of 3 January
Dave Allen (comedian)
…Palestine. Allen, his brothers, and their mother spent around 18 months living in Keenagh, County Longford after leaving Dublin in the wake of the 1941 North Strand bombings. Following this, they moved back to Dublin and lived at Cherryfield, a house between Firhouse and Templeogue Bridge. Allen was educated at Newbridge…
Mural commemorating the bombing
North Strand Bombing Memorial