J. A. Connellan

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James A. Connellan

James A. Connellan was a native of Elphin and practiced as a solicitor in the area during the 1930s and 40s. He is a writer of both fiction and non-fiction. His non-fiction work includes two versions of a history of Oliver Goldsmith (see below) and a number of business texts, including "The law & practice of house drainage, with the Acts & Bye-Laws observant thereon ..." (1938) & "Accountancy for Retailers" (1944?). His fiction includes "Without Leave or Licence", "The Risin' of the Moon", "The Lost Heir", "Sydney Carton", "The One-Horse Plough", "The Spinning Wheel" (1943), & "Divided Affections" a comedy in three acts, (1944?). *

The works shown here are his non-fiction "Oliver Goldsmith - Roscommon's Illustrious Son" (1935) (an alternative title of this book is "Oliver Goldsmith of Elphin" (see below) and a play "The Heart of a Bachelor - or - The Third Sex" (1941).

"Oliver Goldsmith - Roscommon's Illustrious Son"

& (below) "Oliver Goldsmith of Elphin"

Published for The Goldsmith Society. 1935

Printed by Longford Printing & Publishing Co. Ltd.

80 pages. Paperback. Sepia illustrations.

(The text of both books is identical, only the covers differ)

"The Heart of a Bachelor - or - The Third Sex"

A Comedy in Three Acts.

Eason & Sons, Dublin. No date. (1941).

42 pages. Paperback.

* Reference: "Roscommon Authors" by Helen Maher (1978).

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