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O'Flaherty, Liam

(Encyclopedia) O'Flaherty, LiamO'Flaherty, Liamlēˈəm ōflăˈhərtē [key], 1897–1984, Irish novelist, b. Aran Islands, Co. Galway. Many of his realistic novels have a compassionate interest in troubled…

Cosgrave, Liam

(Encyclopedia) Cosgrave, LiamCosgrave, Liamkŏzˈgrāv [key], 1920–2017, Irish statesman; son of William Cosgrave. After studying law, he entered the Dáil Éireann as a Fine Gael member in 1943 and…

Liam Neeson Biography

Liam Neeson(William Neeson)actorBorn: 6/7/1952Birthplace: Ballymena, Northern Ireland After two unsuccessful attempts at university life, Liam Neeson began to act on the stage at the…

FitzGerald, Garrett

(Encyclopedia) FitzGerald, Garrett, 1926–2011, Irish political leader. After studying economics and law, he lectured (1959–73) in political economy at his alma mater, University College. He was first…

Cosgrave, William Thomas

(Encyclopedia) Cosgrave, William ThomasCosgrave, William Thomaskŏzˈgrāv [key], 1880–1965, Irish statesman; father of Liam Cosgrave. A member of Sinn Féin, he fought in the Easter Rebellion (1916) and…

Superheroes: The Next Generation

Ready or not here comes a new Superman, Spiderman, and Wonder Woman to a movie theater or television near you. By Jennie Wood Related Links Biographies of Animated Characters and…

Fine Gael

(Encyclopedia) Fine GaelFine Gaelfēˈnə gāl [key], Irish political party. Formed in 1933, it was the successor of the party founded by William Cosgrave that held power from the creation of the Irish…
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