Máirtín Ó Cadhain
- Born
- January 1906, An Spidéal, County Galway, Ireland
- Died
- 18 October 1970, Dublin, Ireland
- Nationality
- Irish
- Profession(s)
- Writer, Novelist, Short Story Writer, Teacher, Political Activist
Early Life and Education
- Educated locally in An Spidéal.
- Attended St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra, to train as a teacher.
- Became a teacher in the 1930s.
- Early involvement in Irish Republicanism and the Irish language movement.
Career and Major Achievements
- Dismissed from his teaching position due to his political activities.
- Interned during World War II due to suspected IRA involvement.
- Worked as a translator and language teacher after his release from internment.
- Lectured in Irish at Trinity College, Dublin from 1969 until his death.
- Considered one of the most important modernist writers in the Irish language.
Notable Works
- Novels: Cré na Cille (1949), his most famous novel.
- Short Story Collections: Coinmheadh Ó gCnoc (1936), An Braon Broghach (1948), Cois Caoláire (1953), An Uain Bheo (1968).
- His works are often studied as part of the exploration of mairtin o cadhain biography books.
Legacy and Impact
Máirtín Ó Cadhain is remembered as a pivotal figure in modern Irish literature. His complex and innovative use of the Irish language pushed the boundaries of Irish literature, and his works continue to be studied and celebrated. Cré na Cille is widely regarded as a masterpiece.