About
Irish novelist and playwright most well known for his 1956 novel The Field.
Before Fame
He worked as an assistant to the chemist A.H. Jones before turning his attention to writing.
Trivia
He was one of the founding members of the Society of Irish Playwrights.
Family Life
He married Mary O'Connor, with whom he had four children.
Associated With
Brendan Behan was another noted Irish playwright.
