Patrick Kavanagh
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Patrick Kavanagh is a Canadian author born in St. John's, Newfoundland, and raised in Harbour Main, Conception Bay. He is known for his novel 'Gaff Topsails', which depicts Irish Catholic outport life in Newfoundland prior to its confederation with Canada. He has lived in various locations, including Ottawa and Beijing, and has been involved in projects related to travel, international development, and human rights.
Awards
['Provincial prize for fiction (WANL/NewTel, 1997)']
Notable Works
['Gaff Topsails']
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