Flann Ó Riain
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Born18 September 1929
Lucan, County Dublin, Ireland
Died6 December 2008 (aged 79)
Tipperary, County Tipperary, Ireland
Occupation(s)Cartoonist, writer, Irish language activist, teacher
SpouseNorita Collins[1]
Flann Ó Riain | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 September 1929 Lucan, County Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 6 December 2008 (aged 79) Tipperary, County Tipperary, Ireland |
| Occupation(s) | Cartoonist, writer, Irish language activist, teacher |
| Spouse | Norita Collins[1] |
| Partner | Annette McHugh [2] |
Flann Ó Riain (18 September 1929 – 6 December 2008[2]) was an Irish cartoonist, writer and Irish language activist. He was born on 18 September 1929 in Lucan, County Dublin. He was primarily known for his work as a political cartoonist with the Irish Independent newspaper. Using the nom de plume "Doll", he appeared regularly in the newspaper, where he created satirical cartoons. He was also known as creator of the 1960s Irish language television series Dáithí Lacha, and Rí Rá agus Ruaille Buaille.
