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SiochfhradhaPdraig (1883 - 1964) and Michel Siochfhradha (1900-1986), brothers, teachers and Irish language storytellers, from County Kerry, in Ireland, late 19th, early 20th century. Pdraig, under the pen-name 'An Seabhac', most famous book is the semi-autobiographical comedy "Jimn Mhire Thaidhg", which follows his childhood under the control of his powerful mother, Mire. He became an active organiser for the Irish Volunteers in 1913 and was imprisoned three times for his activities. Pdraig was a member of the Seanad from 1946-54. Michel wrote a number of comic short stories set in the Gaeltacht, notably, An Corp ('The Body'), which is part of the national coriculum's Irish course at Junior Certificate level. He trained as a teacher before becoming an inspector and retired as Chief Inspector in 1965. He was a founding member of An Comhar Drmaochta Theatre Company, and edited two Irish dictionaries. Books - An Seabhac, "Seanfhocail na Mumhan", ISBN 1857915119
- Padraig O. Siochfhradha, "Jimeen: An Irish Comic Classic", ISBN 0862786800
- Pdraig O'Siochfhradha, "Learner's Irish-English pronouncing dictionary in new standard spelling" ASIN B0006BWHJ0
- Michal Siochfhradha, "Naln agus gealn" ASIN B0006DG884
- Mchel 'Siochfhradha, "Learner's English-Irish dictionary" ASIN: B0006D1D8O
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