About Patrick O'Keeffe
Born 1963. Patrick O'Keeffe is a writer.
Patrick O’Keeffe (born 1963/1964) is an Irish American novelist and short story writer.
Life He was born and grew up in County Limerick, on a farm with his 9 brothers and sisters, but moved to the United States in his 20s to pursue writing. He graduated from the University of Kentucky, and from the University of Michigan with an MFA. He taught at the University of Michigan, University of Cincinnati, and Colgate University. He currently teaches in the graduate creative writing program at Ohio University.
Awards 2006 Whiting Award 2005 Story Prize
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Who is Patrick O'Keeffe?
Irish writer
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Patrick O'Keeffe was born in 1963 in Limerick.
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Patrick O'Keeffe is a writer.
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