Maurice Walsh
Maurice Walsh | |
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| Born | 2 May 1879 Ballydonoghue, near Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland |
| Died | 18 February 1964 (aged 84) Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Genre | historical fiction, myth and legend |
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Maurice Walsh (2 May 1879 – 18 February 1964) was an Irish novelist, now best known for his short story "The Quiet Man", later made into the Oscar-winning film The Quiet Man, directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara. He was one of Ireland's best-selling authors in the 1930s.
A new musical based on his novel, Castle Gillian, was adapted by Victor Kazan (Book & Lyrics), Kevin Purcell (Music). Castle Gillian: An Irish Tale had its world-premiere in Dublin at the Smock Alley Theatre, 25-26 April 2025 presented by Entr'acte produced in association with Quill & Quaver Associates.