Flann O'Brien (1911 – 1966)

person and writer

Died aged c.55

	born (1911) at 17 Bowling Green, Strabane	"Brian O'Nolan (Brian Ó Nualláin) (Flann O'Brien - Myles na gGopaleen) 1911 - 1966 Scribhneoir - an rugadh anseo Writer - born here"
	born (1911) at Old Water Wall Memorial, Bowling Green, Strabane	"Brian O'Nolan 1911 - 1966 writer. Born in Bowling Green Strabane into a Gaelic speaking family Brian graduated from University College Dublin after a brilliant career as a student, editing a magazine called 'Blather'. He rose to a senior position in the civil service but eventually resigned to become a full time writer. He made a lasting impression on the Dublin literary scene. Writing for the Irish Times as Myles Na cGopaleen, as Flann O'Brien he wrote many internationally acclaimed novels such as The Third Policeman."
	lived at 4 Avoca Terrace, Blackrock, Dublin	"Myles na gCopaleen Flann O'Brien Brian O'Nuallain 1911-1966 Ní bhéid a leithéad arís ann"

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