Irish playwright and poet Tom MacIntyre has died aged 87 following a long illness. Born in Co Cavan in 1931, MacIntyre was best known for his theatre work, in particular The Great Hunger, an acclaimed collaboration with director Patrick Mason and actor Tom Hickey. Bidding farewell to Tom MacIntyre. Dear dear friend and teacher, I will miss you. He is survived by his wife Celine and his five children, Deirdre, Darragh, Donal, Desmond and Tadhg, from his first marriage to Peggy McCarthy.

Source: The Irish Times October 31, 2019 08:14 UTC