Frank O'Connor
(1903-1966)

Died aged 62

Frank O'Connor (born Michael Francis O'Donovan; 17 September 1903 – 10 March 1966) was an Irish author and translator. He wrote poetry (original and translations from Irish), dramatic works, memoirs, journalistic columns and features on aspects of Irish culture and history, criticism, long and short fiction (novels and short stories), biography, and travel books, He is most widely known for his more than 150 short stories and for his memoirs. The Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award was named in his honour.

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Frank O'Connor 1903 - 1966 ( Michael O'Donovan ) master of the short story, translator of Irish poetry and board member of the Abbey Theatre. O'Connor was born in this house. Ba spéis leis, cultúr na Gaelige i gcaitheamha shaoil go léir.

English translation:

The Gables, 84 Douglas Street, Cork, Ireland where they was born (1903)