O'Faoláin, Seán: - Seán Ó Faoláin (1900-1991) was an Irish writer, editor and literary critic born in Cork. Educated at UCC and Harvard, he became a prolific author of short stories, novels and biographies. O'Faolain edited The Bell magazine from 1940 to 1945, using it as a platform for critical discourse on Irish society and culture. His works often explored themes of Irish identity, disillusionment with post-revolutionary Ireland and complex human nature. O'Faolain received numerous honours, including honorary doctorates from TCD and NUI, and was elected saoi in Aosdána. His significant contributions to Irish literature include the short story collections 'Midsummer Night Madness' and 'The Finest Stories of Sean O'Faolain'.