Joseph O'Connor | |
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 O'Connor introducing the Czech translation of one of his books in 2008 | |
| Born | 20 September 1963 Dublin, Ireland |
| Occupation | Novelist, journalist |
| Notable works | Star of the Sea (2002) |
| Spouse | Anne-Marie Casey |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Sinéad O'Connor (sister) |
| Website | |
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Joseph Victor O'Connor (born 20 September 1963) is an Irish novelist. His 2002 historical novel Star of the Sea was an international number one bestseller. Before success as an author, he was a journalist with the Sunday Tribune newspaper and Esquire magazine.[1] He is a regular contributor to Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) and a member of the Irish artists' association Aosdána.[2]
- ^ "Read Ireland – Featured Authors". Readireland.ie. Archived from the original on 19 May 2011. Retrieved 21 May 2011.
- ^ "O'Connor one of five new Aosdána members". The Irish Times. Irish Times Trust. Archived from the original on 8 February 2012. Retrieved 20 February 2020.