Roibeárd Ó Faracháin typescripts

Collection — Object: MS.2003.029

Collection MS-2003-029: Roibeárd Ó Faracháin typescripts

Dates

Creation: approximately 1930-1959

Scope and Contents

Made up of signed typescripts of two poems by Ó Faracháin. The titles of the poems are "Folk-songs in dining room" and "Defeat of God." The manuscripts contain some corrections by the poet.

Creator

Ó Faracháin, Roibeárd, 1909-1984 (Person)

Language of Materials

In English.

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research.

Restrictions on use

These materials are made available for use in research, teaching and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source. The original authors may retain copyright to the materials.

Biographical / Historical

Roibeárd Ó Faracháin (Robert Farren) was an Irish poet and author born in Dublin. In early life Ó Faracháin worked as a teacher. He then became involved in Radio Eireann and the Abbey Theatre. With Austin Clarke he helped found in 1940 what became the Lyric Theatre.