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The Commitments

Book • 1987
The Commitments is a lively and engaging novel that follows the formation and brief career of a soul band in Dublin.

Led by manager Jimmy Rabbitte, the band aims to bring soul music to Dublin, but internal conflicts and egos eventually lead to their demise.

The novel explores themes of ambition, music, and working-class life in Dublin, offering a vivid portrayal of urban Irish culture.

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Sarah Maria Griffin
as one of Roddy Doyle's iconic working-class pieces of Dublin and Irish literature.
A radical heart: An interview with Sarah Maria Griffin
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Dermot Bannon
as a relatable film set in working class Dublin that resonated with Irish people living abroad.
Culture Club: Dermot Bannon

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