Frank O'Connor: Between Two Streams

Frank O'Connor: Between Two Streams

Documentary | Oct. 11, 2016

Celebrated as one of the masters of the short story, Frank O'Connor was also an important translator of classical Irish poetry. Cork poet and writer Liam O'Muirthile tells O'Connor's forgotten story. He argues you cannot understand O'Connor's voice in English without understanding his natural writing voice, which is rooted in Irish.

Frank O'Connor: Between Two Streams

Documentary | Oct. 11, 2016

Frank O'Connor: Between Two Streams
Celebrated as one of the masters of the short story, Frank O'Connor was also an important translator of classical Irish poetry. Cork poet and writer Liam O'Muirthile tells O'Connor's forgotten story. He argues you cannot understand O'Connor's voice in English without understanding his natural writing voice, which is rooted in Irish.
Producers TG4
Original title Frank O'Connor: Idir Dhá Shruth
Directors Colm Bairéad
Writers Liam O'Muirthile

Cast

Sheila Moylette

as Self

Hilary Lennon

as Self