Seán O’Faoláin
Seán O’Faoláin was an influential Irish writer and biographer, known for his works that delve into the complexities of Irish identity and history. His biography of Hugh O’Neill, 'The Great O’Neill', served as a crucial source for Brian Friel’s play 'Making History', which explores the intricacies of historical narrative and myth-making in Irish culture.
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Recent news mentions
Seán O’Faoláin elaborated meanly on the dejection of the anti-Treaty IRA members.
Fianna Fáil’s founding aims haven’t aged well for the party – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-28
Seán O’Faoláin wrote about the impact of rain on battles in his work 'The Great O’Neill'.
A history of Ireland, as told through the medium of... rain – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-20
Seán O’Faoláin was a writer who initially admired Éamon de Valera but later became critical of his leadership.
What did Éamon de Valera ever do for us? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-23
Seán O’Faoláin’s biography of O’Connell presented a heroic narrative, highlighting his contributions to Irish democracy.
A ‘coward’ with a complicated legacy – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-08
Seán Ó Faoláin was commenting on the powers that were and their criticism of crossroads dancing.
Censorship was comical – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-12
Friel based his script on Seán O’Faoláin’s biography of O’Neill.
‘People forget that Brian Friel was a radical’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-10
