George O’Brien is Emeritus Professor of English at Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. He is the author of the acclaimed autobiographical trilogy – The Village of Longing, Dancehall Days and Out of our Minds. His academic publications include a study of Brian Friel, The Irish Novel, 1960-2010, and, mostly recently, In a Harbour Green: Celebrating Benedict Kiely.

obrieng1@georgetown.edu