Pádraig Ó Siadhail facts for kids
Pádraig Ó Siadhail is a well-known scholar and writer. He was born in Derry, Northern Ireland, in 1957. Today, he lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Who is Pádraig Ó Siadhail?
Pádraig Ó Siadhail studied at Trinity College Dublin, where he earned his PhD in 1985. He later became a professor at Saint Mary's University in Nova Scotia. There, he taught about Celtic studies, which is the study of the history, languages, and cultures of Celtic peoples. He is now an emeritus professor, meaning he has retired but still holds his title. He also used to be the president of the Canadian Association for Irish Studies. This group helps people learn more about Ireland.
Books by Pádraig Ó Siadhail
Pádraig Ó Siadhail has written many different kinds of books. He wrote a mystery novel called Peaca an tSinsir. He also published a collection of short stories titled Seacht gCineál Meisce agus Finscéalta Eile. In 2011, he wrote a historical novel called Beirt Bhan Mhisniúla, which means "Two Brave Women."
He has also written biographies, which are books about real people's lives. One biography is about Piaras Béaslaí, who was an Irish nationalist and writer. An Irish nationalist is someone who strongly supports their country, Ireland, and its independence. Another biography he wrote is about Katherine Hughes. She was a Canadian-born activist who supported Irish independence. She worked to spread information during the Irish War of Independence.
Pádraig Ó Siadhail also wrote a collection of essays about Canada. These essays are like short articles or stories about different topics. His collection is called Idir Dhá Thír: Sceitsí ó Cheanada, which means "Between Two Countries: Sketches from Canada."
List of Published Books
Here are some of the books Pádraig Ó Siadhail has published:
- Katherine Hughes. A Life and a Journey. Published in 2014.
- Beirt Bhan Mhisniúla. Published in 2011.
- An Béaslaíoch: Beatha agus Saothar Phiarais Béaslaí, 1881-1965. Published in 2007.
- Idir Dhá Thír: Sceitsí ó Cheanada. Published in 2005.
- Na Seacht gCineál Meisce agus Finscéalta Eile. Published in 2001.
- Peaca an tSinsir. Published in 1996.
- Éagnairc. Published in 1994.
- Stair Dhrámaíocht na Gaeilge, 1900-1970. Published in 1993.
- Parthas na gCleas. Published in 1991.
