Seán O'Casey - The Irish Rebel Playwright | What Were We Like | History Podcast

He was one of Ireland’s greatest and most controversial playwrights. Seán O’Casey’s remarkable life began in the slums of Dublin and took him to the biggest stages in the world, including the Abbey Theatre. His work caused riots in Dublin and caused protests around the world, from Texas to Berlin to London. O’Casey made enemies of the Church and the Censors, forcing him to choose self-imposed exile in England. Through his plays, O’Casey asked fundamental questions about violence and challenged the founding myths of the new Irish state. They were questions a new Ireland wasn’t ready for. Whatever you need to hear, whenever you need to hear it. It’s here. Subscribe to the RTÉ Listen YouTube channel for the latest podcasts from RTÉ. From breaking news to great music and brilliant storytelling, RTÉ Listen lets you play live radio or hear the latest podcasts and on-demand audio from RTÉ. Download RTÉ Listen for iOS https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/rt%C3%A... Download RTÉ Listen for Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...