O'Flaherty

American

[oh-fla-her-tee] / oʊˈflæ hər ti /

noun

Liam 1896–1984, Irish novelist.

O'Flaherty British

/ əʊˈflæhətɪ /

noun

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

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Elsewhere, Sale also advanced to the knockout stages with a 26-10 win over the Sharks in pool 1 thanks to a stand-out performance from winger Tom O'Flaherty.

From Barron's ● Jan. 10, 2026

Wing Tom O'Flaherty dotted down first for Sale but lock Joe Owen responded for the home side to make it 7-7 at the break.

From Barron's ● Jan. 2, 2026

Ollie Lawrence’s superb tackle denied O’Flaherty at the end of a brilliant run as the game was played with great intensity.

From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2024

"It is shocking to see no improvement since our last survey," FRA Director Michael O'Flaherty said.

From Reuters ● Oct. 25, 2023

It was calm enough that night Anthony O'Flaherty was there," he said, "and there was a moon shining, pretty near a full moon, so Anthony could see plain.

From Our Casualty, and Other Stories 1918 by Birmingham, George A.

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