Pádraig Ó Siadhail facts for kids
Pádraig Ó Siadhail was born in Derry, Northern Ireland, in 1957. He is a talented writer and a smart scholar. Today, he lives far away in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Who is Pádraig Ó Siadhail?
Learning and Teaching
Pádraig Ó Siadhail studied a lot! He earned a special degree called a PhD from Trinity College Dublin in 1985. This means he did advanced research in his field.
He used to be a professor at Saint Mary's University in Nova Scotia. He is now an "emeritus professor," which means he has retired but is still highly respected by the university. He taught about Celtic studies. This is the study of the history, languages, and cultures of Celtic people, like those from Ireland and Scotland.
He was also the president of the Canadian Association for Irish Studies. This group helps people learn more about Irish culture and history in Canada.
His Books and Stories
Pádraig Ó Siadhail has written many different kinds of books. He wrote a mystery novel called Peaca an tSinsir (1996). He also published a collection of short stories titled Seacht gCineál Meisce agus Finscéalta Eile (2001).
He wrote a historical novel, Beirt Bhan Mhisniúla (2011). This type of book tells a story set in the past. He also wrote a biography about Piaras Béaslaí, who was an Irish nationalist and writer. A biography tells the life story of a real person.
Pádraig Ó Siadhail also wrote a book of essays about Canada. It is called Idir Dhá Thír: Sceitsí ó Cheanada (2005). Essays are short pieces of writing that share thoughts or information about a topic.
He wrote another biography about Katherine Hughes (1876–1925). She was a Canadian woman who supported Irish Republican causes. She worked as a propagandist, which means she helped spread ideas and information during the Irish War of Independence.
List of His Published Works
Here are some of the books Pádraig Ó Siadhail has published:
- Katherine Hughes. A Life and a Journey. Newcastle, Ontario: Penumbra Press 2014.
- Beirt Bhan Mhisniúla. Indreabhan: Cló Iar-Chonnacht 2011.
- An Béaslaíoch: Beatha agus Saothar Phiarais Béaslaí, 1881-1965. Dublin: Coiscéim 2007.
- Idir Dhá Thír: Sceitsí ó Cheanada. Belfast: Lagan Press 2005.
- Na Seacht gCineál Meisce agus Finscéalta Eile. Indreabhán, Galway: Cló Iar-Chonnacht 2001.
- Peaca an tSinsir. Indreabhan: Cló Iar-Chonnacht 1996.
- Éagnairc. Indreabhán: Cló Iar-Chonnacht 1994.
- Stair Dhrámaíocht na Gaeilge, 1900-1970. Indreabhán, Galway: Cló Iar-Chonnacht 1993.
- Parthas na gCleas. Indreabhán: Cló Iar-Chonnacht 1991.
