Under what pen name did O'Brien write satirical columns?
Sean O'Casey
Liam O'Flaherty
Myles na gCopaleen
Peadar O'Donnell
Answer
Myles na gCopaleen was the pen name used by Irish author Flann O'Brien when writing satirical columns for The Irish Times. O'Brien's columns, known for their wit and humor, often critiqued Irish society and politics. The pseudonym "Myles na gCopaleen" was derived from the Irish phrase "míle na gcopaleen," which means "a thousand little sticks" and symbolizes unity and strength in numbers.
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