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The Arts Council Playography Na Gaeilge

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Liam Mac Uistín

1933 -

Short story writer, novelist, poet, children's writer, critic and translator. A song composed by him was the only Irish language song chosen to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest. Many of his plays have been translated into German, Croat and Hebrew.

Playwriting Credits

Play Title Playwright
Liombó Liam Mac Uistín
Pocléim Liam Mac Uistín
Soldiers Liam Mac Uistín

Adaptations

Play Title Playwright
Cóiriú na Leapan Liam Mac Uistín Pádraig Ó Siochfhradha