Brian O'Nolan

Brian O'Nolan, better known by his pen names Flann O'Brien and Myles na gCopaleen, was an Irish novelist and playwright renowned for his innovative and humorous works that often blended reality with absurdity. He is best remembered for his novels 'At Swim-Two-Birds' and 'The Third Policeman', which showcase his unique narrative style and philosophical musings. O'Nolan's literary contributions have had a profound influence on contemporary Irish literature, and he is celebrated for his wit, creativity, and critical examination of Irish identity and culture.

Born on Apr 05, 1911 (114 years old)

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Ireland: Brian O’Nolan, known by his pseudonym Myles na gCopaleen, wrote the novel An Béal Bocht. 9

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Poor Mouth, Rich Reputation – Frank McNally on fellow Flannorak and pioneering publican, Mick Gleeson – The Irish Times

Ireland: Brian O’Nolan, also known as Myles na gCopaleen, was a friend of Niall Montgomery. 6

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Voice from the Grave – Frank McNally on a debut poetry collection from Niall Montgomery, 38 years after his death. – The Irish Times

Ireland: Brian O’Nolan, also known as Flann O’Brien, wrote a column for The Irish Times. 7

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Little Museum of Dublin to reopen after year-long €4.3m makeover – The Irish Times

Ireland: Brian O’Nolan is noted for his career of pretending to be other people. 5

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Farren Away - Frank McNally on how the dreaded phantom ‘Flann’ picture struck again – The Irish Times

Ireland: Brian O'Nolan, aka Flann O’Brien, conceived a plan for the Great Irish Novel that would include the election of a first-ever Irish pope. 7

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Frank McNally on Flann O’Brien’s unwritten epic about the election of an Irish pope – The Irish Times