Seán Ó Ríordáin
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Seán Pádraig Ó Ríordáin (3 December 1916 – 21 February 1977), sometimes referred to as an Ríordánach,[1] was an Irish language poet and later a newspaper columnist. He is credited with introducing European themes to Irish poetry, and is widely regarded as one of the best Irish language poets of the 20th century.[2][3][4]
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Seán Ó Ríordáin | |
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Native name | Seán Pádraig Ó Ríordáin |
Born | (1916-12-03)3 December 1916 Baile Mhúirne, County Cork, Ireland |
Died | 21 February 1977(1977-02-21) (aged 60) Glanmire, County Cork, Ireland |
Occupation | Poet, writer |
Language | Irish |
Literary movement | Modernism |
Notable works | Eireaball Spideoige |
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