Máirtín Ó Cadhain was an influential Irish writer and playwright, born in 1906 in Connemara, County Galway. He is best known for his contributions to the Irish language literature and his role in the revival of the Irish language. His most famous work, Cré na Cille, is a novel that explores themes of life and death in a rural Irish community. Ó Cadhain was also a prominent figure in the Gaeltacht movement, advocating for the preservation and promotion of the Irish language. He worked as a teacher and editor, and his writings often reflect the struggles and resilience of the Irish people. He passed away in 1970, leaving a lasting legacy in Irish literature.