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Piaras Béaslaí 1881-1965
Born In Liverpool. He moved to Ireland in 1904. He commanded the Battalion at North King Street during the Easter Rising. He was pro-Treaty. From 1924 on, he devoted himself to writing and promoting the Irish language. He introduced the Fáinne. He wrote plays, poems and a biography of Michael Collins. His works include Fear na Milliún Punt, An Danar and the novel Astronár. He won a gold medal for a play at the Tailteann Games. He is buried in Dublin.
Further information, location and directions to the grave are to be found in "The End - An Illustrated Guide to the Graves of Irish Writers". Click here to order a copy of this book
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