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(ō-flă′hər-tē), Liam 1896-1984.

Irish writer known especially for his short stories, collected in Two Lovely Beasts (1948) and The Pedlar's Revenge (1976).

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O'Flaherty

(əʊˈflæhətɪ)

(Biography) Liam (ˈlɪəm). 1897–1984, Irish novelist and short-story writer. His novels include The Informer (1925) and Famine (1937)

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O'Fla•her•ty

(oʊˈflæ hər ti)

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Li•am (ˈli əm) 1896–1984, Irish novelist.

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Jurgis went, according to directions, and gave the name of "Michael O'Flaherty," and received an envelope, which he took around the corner and delivered to Halloran, who was waiting for him in a saloon.

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O'Flaherty said yesterday: "I rang Richard Brankley to request a meeting, and I think he thought it meant I was going for the Romford job ...

STEVE GAMMON is to switch [...]

Darren O'Flaherty, 41, is to face charges over the killing of John O'Neill, who was shot dead in a bar in the resort of Benalmadena in 2010.

Extradition for fugitive over killing; NEWS WIRE

Both teams were below strength because of LV Cup calls and the Ravens had first use of a strong wind and took full advantage with an early penalty by outside-half James Dixon, who then converted an opportunist try by winger Tom O'Flaherty.

Ravens bring Ponty's run to an end; BRIDGEND.................23 Tries: T O'Flaherty (2), A Williams Con: J Dixon Pens: Dixon (2) PONTYPRIDD.............17 Tries: D Godfrey, J Thomas Cons: L K Williams (2) Pen: L K Williams

A tight first half had ended 8-7 in Cardiff's favour with Swansea's penalty try cancelled out by Cardiff wing Tom O'Flaherty. The second period saw Swansea stamp their mark and tries from Jack Perkins and Matthew Jenkins guided them home.

Swansea make it two in a row WITHVARSITY win

Now Brixton-born try machine Tom O'Flaherty finds himself the talk of English rugby after a stunning solo score helped Exeter Chiefs book a Twickenham date with European champions Saracens in the Gallagher Premiership final.

TOM'S SOLO SCORE SEALS FINAL BERTH

And for former Cardiff University student O'Flaherty, it was an eventful Saturday afternoon down in Devon.

The former Welsh Premiership wing who is the talk of English rugby after a stunning try; Not long ago he was playing for Bridgend, now he's just helped send his club to the Gallagher Premiership final

Exeter, though, pulled away during the third quarter as lock Dave Dennis and wing Tom O'Flaherty added further scores.

The Chiefs were always in control to crush Saints and book Twickers slot; GALLAGHER PREMIERSHIP

EXETER set up a repeat of last year's Premiership final after villain-turned-hero Tom O'Flaherty put the Chiefs in clear water with a spectacular try.

o'flaherty is on fire for the chiefs

EXETER set up a repeat of last year's Premiership final after villain-turnedhero Tom O'Flaherty put the Chiefs in clear water at Sandy Park with a 48th-minute spectacular.

CHIEF VILLAIN TOM BECOMES EXETER'S HERO

Dennis crossed following relentless forward pressure then O'Flaherty produced a 50-metre solo spectacular.

Saints brushed aside by ruthless Chiefs

A long ball up to Ian Traylor saw the striker force a decent stop from home goalkeeper Patrick O'Flaherty but he could only watch as Ryan Prosser forced home the rebound.