John CowellJohn Cowell grew up in Sligo and, having practised as a doctor in wartime London, spent his working life with the Irish anti-tuberculosis campaign. He took part in some of the Hilton/Edwards productions and the Longford productions at the Gate Theatr. Has written several books: Where They Lived in Dublin (updated as Dublin's Famous People), Sligo, Land of Yeats’ Desire, a general history, memoir and guide to his home county, No Profit But The Name about the Longford theatre group, and a novel, The Begrudgers. Read More Read Less