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Brian O'Nolan, Irish author and playwright (died 1966)

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Flann O'Brien

Irish writer (1911–1966)

Brian O'Nolan, whose pen names included Flann O'Brien, was an Irish civil service official, novelist, playwright and satirist, who is now considered a major figure in twentieth-century Irish literature. Born in Strabane, County Tyrone, he is regarded as a key figure in modernist…
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October 5

Day of the year

October 5 is the 278th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 87 days remain until the end of the year.
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