Joseph O'Connor
Joseph O'Connor | |
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O'Connor introducing the Czech translation of one of his books in 2008 | |
| Born | 20 September 1963 Dublin, Ireland |
| Occupation | Novelist, journalist |
| Notable works | Star of the Sea (2002) |
| Spouse | Anne-Marie Casey |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Sinéad O'Connor (sister) |
| Website | |
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Joseph Victor O'Connor (born 20 September 1963) is an Irish novelist. His 2002 historical novel Star of the Sea was an international number one bestseller. Before success as an author, he was a journalist with the Sunday Tribune newspaper and Esquire. He is a regular contributor to RTÉ and a member of the Irish artists' association Aosdána.