Bridget O'Connor

Bridget O'Connor (18 January 1961 – 22 September 2010) Despite living in Harrow, O'Connor was surrounded by cèilidh bands and Irish dancing, spending her summer holidays on Banna Strand. After her studies, she worked in a building-site canteen and bookshop. After this she wrote two collections of stories: Here Comes John was published in 1993, and Tell Her You Love Her was published in 1997.

She was later commissioned by several theatres, including the Tricycle Theatre and the Royal Exchange. She began writing a feature film called The Lovers for Live Theatre Company, and a short film called Dead Terry. It was nominated for several other awards, including the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay in 2012. Tinker Tailor was dedicated to her.

Personal life and death In 2001, O'Connor and Straughan moved from Hackney to Cork with their daughter Connie. She eventually died from cancer on 22 September 2010.