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Dynasty

Scandals, Triumph, Turmoil and Succession at the heart of Dunnes Stores

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Dynasty

By: Matt Cooper
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 SHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2025

The real story behind Dunnes Stores, the most quintessentially Irish shop of all, and the family drama behind it

This is the story of the extraordinary family behind one of Ireland's most famous businesses, Dunnes Stores, over three generations and covering nearly 80 years of retailing but going back as far as the 19th century.
With drama worthy of the popular TV drama Succession, a real-life Irish family drama shows the children of a dominant founder argue as to who should run the supermarket empire after his death and take the money from it, and how they dealt or not, with addictions and ill health, including alcoholism.

This is the story of excess, success and failure.©2025 Matt Cooper (P)2025 Bonnier Books UK Business Politicians Politics & Activism Professionals & Academics

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Extremely enjoyable and a rare insight into one of Irelands biggest retail giants. would definitely recommend.

extremely enjoyable

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Well written and lots of background detail on the Dunnes family and business that make it an incredible listen!

Superb insight to the Dunnes Dynasty!

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Loved this book particularly when it was read by the Author themselves I would highly recommend this great book for anyone who is interested with the history of Family Dynasties listened from beginning to end in 1 Day.
Mary

Dynasty by Matt Cooper

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Comprehensive story of one pf Irelands most mysterious familys.Well done Matt Cooper,Fascinating reading about a subject so little os written about.

Fascinating Story

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Brilliant book, started my first job in Dunnes created a great career for me, found the book fascinating well done Matt.

Brilliant

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