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Colm Byrne, Playwright, Ireland
Born1966
Limerick, Ireland
Occupationplaywright
Nationality Irish

Colm Byrne (born 1966) is an Irish playwright. He was born in Limerick and lives in Galway. His plays have been noted as political, lively [1] and poetic. [2] He is a recipient of a Bay Area Critics Circle award [3] and is a writer in residence with the LA Writer's Center.

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References

  1. Anita Gates (30 January 2003). "3 Little Words, 8 Little Letters And Family Talk in Ireland". New York Times. Retrieved 12 November 2007.
  2. Jenny Sandman (22 January 2003). "Ah, The Irish". Curtain Up. Retrieved 12 November 2007.
  3. Terri Williams (22 August 2007). "Jayson Blair - Outstanding Talent?". Three Weeks Magazine. Retrieved 12 November 2007.
  4. Curtis, Jessica. "Freefall Heroes Staged Rehearsal".
  5. Byrne, Colm. "State of Limn".

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