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Pádraig Ó Siochfhradha

1883 - 1964

Born in Baile an Ghóilín near Dingle in Co. Kerry, he was a renowned editor, publisher and folklorist. He used the pseudonym 'An Seabhac' (The Hawk). He wrote children's books, taught Irish, founded many Irish language associations and primary schools. He worked with An Gúm, Talbot Press and The Educational Company of Ireland. He was very involved with An Comhar Drámaíochta. He was also a senator from 1946-1954.

Playwriting Credits

Play Title Playwright
An Glaodhach Deireannach Pádraig Ó Siochfhradha
An Sotach agus a Mháthair Pádraig Ó Siochfhradha
An Stráinséir Pádraig Ó Siochfhradha
An Té atá Gan Pheacadh Pádraig Ó Siochfhradha
Bláithín agus an Mac Rí Tomás Mac Anna Pádraig Ó Siochfhradha Caoimhghín Ó Conghaile
Dáil na mBan Pádraig Ó Siochfhradha
Sonia agus an Bodach Tomás Mac Anna Pádraig Ó Siochfhradha Caoimhghín Ó Conghaile

Adaptations

Play Title Playwright
Dúbhairt sé Dábhairt sé Pádraig Ó Siochfhradha Lady Gregory
Eiséirghe Dhonncha Pádraig Ó Siochfhradha Seamus MacManus
Rossa Pádraig Ó Siochfhradha Roger McHugh

Actor

Play Title Playwright
An Té atá Gan Pheacadh Pádraig Ó Siochfhradha
Spailpín, a Rúin Seán Ó Riada Seán Mac Réamoinn

Director

Play Title Playwright
An Glaodhach Deireannach Pádraig Ó Siochfhradha
D'úsáid sé an t-ainm cleite 'An Seabhac'.

Set Designer

Play Title Playwright
An Té atá Gan Pheacadh Pádraig Ó Siochfhradha
'An Seabhac' an t-ainm cleite a bhí aige.