Sam Thompson
1916-1965
Born in Belfast. He
worked in Belfast shipyard but became a playwright, his most famous play
being Over the Bridge. The play was not staged for a few years because of
its content which exposed the sectarianism in the shipyard. Other works
include The Evangelist and Cemented with Love.
He is buried in Belfast.
Further information, location and directions to the
graves are to be found in "The End - An Illustrated Guide to the
Graves of Irish Writers". Click here
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