Jim Phelan (Irish writer)

Jim Phelan
Jim Phelan, circa 1956
Born1895 (1895)
Ireland
Died1966 (aged 70–71)
OccupationWriter, tramp
NationalityIrish
GenreProse, poetry
Notable worksTramp at Anchor, Lifer, Tramping the Toby
SpouseDora Mary Brien, Jill Constance Hayes, Kathleen Newton
ChildrenCatherine Mary, Seumas

James Leo Phelan (1895–1966) was an Irish writer, political activist and tramp who wrote several books on tramp life and prison life.

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