Cornelius Ryan died in November 1974, aged 54. Once a world famous best-selling author, he is today virtually forgotten.

Born in Heytesbury Street, educated in Synge Street, altar boy in Harrington Street. He subsequently became a war correspondent attached to the army of General George Patton. He later wrote “The Longest Day” an account of D-Day and “A Bridge Too Far” – both turned into all-star films which were box-office successes. He wrote “The Final Battle” about the fall of Berlin.

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