Padráig Ó Gallachóir was born in Perth, Scotland, in 1947. His parents who were from from Glenties and Gaoth Dobhair in Co Donegal were both native Irish speakers. He spent his childhood near Glenties and his teenage years in Gaoth Dobhair. His novels in Irish are Na Deithe Breige (Baile Átha Cliath, Coiscéim, 2007); and […]
Anna Heussaff was born in 1957 and grew up in Dublin. Her two crime novels in Irish are Bás Tobann (Baile Áth Cliath, Cois Life, 2004) and Buille Marfach (Gaillimh, Cló Iar-Chonnacht, 2010). Her first crime novel in English is a version of Buille Marfach entitled Deadly Intent (London, Severn House, 2014) and published under […]
Pádraic Breathnach was Born in Moycullen, Co. Galway, in 1942. His stories are collected as Bean Aonair (Clódhanna Teo., 1974); Buicéad Poitín (Clódhanna Teo., 1978); An Lánúin (F.N.T., 1979); Na Déithe Luachmhara Deiridh (Clódhanna Teo., 1980); Lilí agus Fraoch (Clódhanna Teo., 1983) Ar na Tamhnacha (Clódhanna Teo., 1987); Íosla agus Scéalta Eile (Clódhanna Teo., 1992); […]
Katherine Duffy was born in Dundalk in 1962. She writes poetry and fiction in both English and Irish. Her poetry collections are The Erratic Behaviour of Tides (Dublin, Dedalus, 1999); and Sorrow’s Egg (Dedalus, Her award-winning novel for young adults is Splanctha (Gallimh, Clól Iar-Chonnachta, 1998). After spending many years as a librarian, she now […]
Conleth Ellis was born in Carlow in 1937. He was Chairman of Poetry Ireland for three years, and co-edited Poetry Ireland Review 13. His poetry collections are This Ripening Time (1966); Under the Stone (Dublin, Gill and MacMillan 1971); Fómhar na nGéanna (1975); Aimsir Fháistineach (Baile Átha Cliath, Coiscéim, 1981); Nead Lán Sneachta (Coiscéim, 1982); […]
Catherine Foley was born in Waterford city, but her family moved to the Irish-speaking area of Ring in west County Waterford when she was still at primary school. Her novellas are Sorcha sa Ghailearaí (Baile Átha Cliath, Comhar, 2002), which won an Oireachtas Literary Award; An Cailín Rua (Comhar, 2003), which won first prize in […]
Seamas Mac Annaidh born Dublin 1961, and grew up and was educated Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. His novels are Cuaifeach Mo Londubh Buí (Baila Átha Cliath, Coiscéim 1983); Mo Dhá Mhicí (Coiscéim 1986); Rubble Na Mickies (Coiscéim, 1990); An Deireadh (Coiscéim, 1996) and Diosco De (Coiscéim, 2006). His short story collections are Féirín, Scéalta agus Eile […]
Seosamh Mac Grianna was born in Rannafast, Co. Donegal in 1901. His brother Séamus Ó Grianna was also a notable writer. Like his brother who was also a teacher, he was interned during the Civil War as a Republican. At least in part due to his disillusion with the new Ireland, he spent the last […]
Liam Mac Uistin was born in Dublin in 1938. His published work includes the novels Esperanza and Dordd (Báile Átha Cliath, Clóchomhar, 1994), for which he won Oireachtas awards, and Mac an Easpaig (Clóchomhar, 1997). His published plays are Pocléim and Liombó (An Clóchamhar), and The Glory and the Dream (Delaware Press, USA). His other […]
Ó Baoill, Aindrias (1888-1972) Rugadh i mbaile fearann Carbad i gceantar na nGleanntach, Co.Dhun na nGall. 1888. Bun-oideachas: Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Choinnigh . Bhain teastas múinteora amach i gColáiste Thuar Mhic Éadaigh, Co. Mhaigh Eo. Múinteoir Gaeilge i nGleann Fhinne, Cloich Cheann Fhaola, is i gCarn Domhnaigh. Sna fichidí ceapadh é mar cláraitheoir Beireatas, Básanna […]
Máirtín Ó Cadhain was born in Cois Fharraige in the Connamara Gaeltacht in 1906. He is best known for his major novel, Cré na Cille (Dublin, Sáirséal agus Dill, 1949). It has been translated into English as Graveyard Clay, and into many other languages, including Danish and Norwegian. However it is not yet published in […]
Micheál Ó Conghaile was born in Inis Treabhair, Galway, in 1962. He established the publishing company Cló Iar-Chonnachta (CIC) in 1985 and the company has since published over 300 books and 200 traditional Irish music albums and spoken word albums to date. His short stories are collected as Mac an tSagairt (Gallimh, Cló Iar-Chonnachta,1986); An […]
Críostóir Ó Floinn/Christoir O’Flynn was born in Limerick in 1927. He has published over forty books in English and Irish. His plays have been produced at The Abbey, The Gate, and Damer theatres in Dublin, the Lyric in Belfast, and An Taibhdhearc, Galway. He has also written many plays for radio and television. His main […]
Liam Ó Muirthile was born in Cork in 1950. His poetry collections include Tine Chnámh (Sáorséal Ó Marcaigh, 1984), which was awarded the Irish-American Cultural Institute Prize; Dialann Bothair (Gallery, 1992); Walking Time agus Dánta eile, (Conamara, Cló Iar Chonnachta, 2000); An Seileitleán agus véarsaí seilí eilí, (Baile Átha Cliath: Cois Life Teoranta, 2004); Sanas […]
Eoghan Ó Tuairisc/Eugene Watters (qv) was born in Ballinasloe, Co Galway in 1919. He received a Masters Degree in English Literature and Language from UCD. He served as an Officer in the Irish Army and worked as a primary teacher in Dublin until 1961, when he became a full time writer. After the death of […]
Eugene Watters/Eoghan Ó Tuairisc was born in Ballinasloe, Co Galway in 1919. He received a Masters Degree in English Literature and Language from UCD. He served as an Officer in the Irish Army and worked as a primary teacher in Dublin until 1961, when he became a full time writer. After the death of his […]
