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Frank Delaney | |
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 Delaney in March 2008 | |
| Born | 24 October 1942 Thomastown, County Tipperary, Ireland |
| Died | 21 February 2017 (aged 74) Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA |
| Occupation | Novelist, journalist, broadcaster |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Notable works | Ireland The Matchmaker of Kenmare Simple Courage: A True Story of Peril on the Sea Tipperary Shannon The Amethysts James Joyce's Odyssey The Celts (BBC) Goodbye, Mr. Chips (screenplay) |
| Spouse | Eilish Kellier, Susan Collier, Salley Vickers, Dana Mayer |
| Children | Frank, Bryan, Owen |
Francis James Joseph Raphael Delaney (24 October 1942 – 21 February 2017)[1] was an Irish novelist, journalist and broadcaster.[2] He was the author of The New York Times best-seller Ireland,[3] the non-fiction book Simple Courage: A True Story of Peril on the Sea and many other works of fiction, non-fiction and collections.[4] He was born in Thomastown, County Tipperary, Ireland.
- ^ Jason Wright, 'Frank Delaney obituary'. The Guardian, 28 March 2017, accessed 28 March 2023
- ^ Hero sets forth for the love of the Irish – USATODAY.com
- ^ The New York Times > Opinion > Op-Ed Contributor: Holy Rollers and Papal Perfectas
- ^ Frank Delaney's top 10 Irish novels | Books | guardian.co.uk