Frank O'Connor

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.

This article is about the writer. For other people, see Frank O'Connor (disambiguation).

Frank O'Connor
BornMichael Francis O'Donovan
(1903-09-17)17 September 1903
Cork, Ireland
Died10 March 1966(1966-03-10) (aged 62)
Dublin, Ireland
Occupationwriter, professor
Spouse
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(m. 1939; div. 1953)​
    Harriet Rich
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    (m. 1953)​
    Military Service
    Service/branchIrish Republican Army
    Anti-Treaty IRA
    Battles/warsIrish War of Independence
    Irish Civil War
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