Maurice Walsh
1879-1964
Born
at Ballydonoghue, County Kerry. He worked for 20 years in the Customs and
Excise service in Scotland before returning to Ireland after the
establishment of the State. It was then that he began to devote himself to
writing. He wrote many books and short stories, one of which, The Quiet
Man, was made into a well-known film. His other works include: The Key
Above the Door, While Rivers Run, Blackcock’s Feather, Son of the Sword
Maker, Danger Under the Moon and A Strange Woman’s Daughter. He is
buried in County Dublin.
Further information, location and directions to the
grave are to be found in "The End - An Illustrated Guide to the
Graves of Irish Writers". Click here
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