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Theo Dorgan was born in Dublin in 1953.
Answer: False
Explanation: The biographical information indicates that Theo Dorgan was born in Cork, Ireland, in 1953, though this detail requires citation.
Theo Dorgan was the eldest of sixteen children in his family.
Answer: False
Explanation: The provided biographical details indicate that Theo Dorgan was the second child in a family of sixteen, comprising eight boys and eight girls, rather than the eldest.
Theo Dorgan earned a PhD in English Literature from University College Cork.
Answer: False
Explanation: Theo Dorgan completed a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English and philosophy, followed by a Master of Arts (MA) degree in English at University College Cork, not a PhD in English Literature.
Theo Dorgan held academic positions exclusively within Ireland throughout his career.
Answer: False
Explanation: While Theo Dorgan held academic positions in Ireland, he also served as visiting faculty at the University of Southern Maine, indicating international engagement.
Theo Dorgan's partner, Paula Meehan, is also a writer, known for her novels.
Answer: False
Explanation: Theo Dorgan's partner, Paula Meehan, is identified as a poet and playwright, not primarily known for novels.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a primary profession of Theo Dorgan in the introductory text?
Answer: Novelist
Explanation: Theo Dorgan is identified as a poet, writer, lecturer, translator, librettist, and documentary screenwriter. A career as a novelist is not explicitly mentioned as a primary profession.
In which city was Theo Dorgan born?
Answer: Cork
Explanation: Theo Dorgan was born in Cork, Ireland, in 1953.
What was Theo Dorgan's academic field for his Master of Arts (MA) degree?
Answer: English
Explanation: Theo Dorgan pursued a Master of Arts (MA) degree in English at University College Cork, following his BA in English and philosophy.
Besides University College Cork, where else did Theo Dorgan serve as visiting faculty?
Answer: University of Southern Maine
Explanation: Theo Dorgan served as visiting faculty at the University of Southern Maine, in addition to his roles at University College Cork.
Who is Theo Dorgan's partner, and what is her primary literary profession?
Answer: Paula Meehan, poet and playwright
Explanation: Theo Dorgan's partner is Paula Meehan, who is recognized as a poet and playwright.
Theo Dorgan's MA degree was in Philosophy from University College Cork.
Answer: False
Explanation: Theo Dorgan's MA degree from University College Cork was in English, not Philosophy. His BA included both English and Philosophy.
The 'BLP unsourced section' notices indicate that biographical information about Theo Dorgan is missing.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 'BLP unsourced section' notices typically indicate that specific sections, particularly lists of works, lack direct references or sources within the article, rather than indicating missing biographical information.
Theo Dorgan's early poetry collections, 'The Ordinary House of Love' and 'Rosa Mundi', were reissued together by a different publisher under a new title.
Answer: True
Explanation: The reissuance of Theo Dorgan's early poetry collections, 'The Ordinary House of Love' and 'Rosa Mundi', occurred when Dedalus Press published them together as 'What This Earth Cost Us', ensuring continued access to these foundational works.
The Italian translation of Theo Dorgan's selected poems is titled 'La casa ai margini del mondo'.
Answer: True
Explanation: A selection of Theo Dorgan's poems was published in Italian in 1998 under the title 'La casa ai margini del mondo' by Moby Dick.
Theo Dorgan's poetry collection 'Greek' was published in 2010 by Dedalus Press.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 2010, Theo Dorgan published the poetry collection 'Greek' through Dedalus Press, adding to his extensive body of work.
'Sappho's Daughter' was published in 1998 and later translated into French.
Answer: False
Explanation: Theo Dorgan's collection 'Sappho's Daughter', published in 1998, was translated into Spanish, not French.
The Spanish translation of 'Sappho's Daughter' is titled 'La Madre de Safo'.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Spanish translation of Theo Dorgan's 'Sappho's Daughter' is titled 'La Hija de Safo', not 'La Madre de Safo'.
Theo Dorgan's collection 'Nine Bright Shiners' won the Poetry Now Award in 2015.
Answer: True
Explanation: Theo Dorgan received the 2015 Poetry Now Award for his collection titled 'Nine Bright Shiners'.
Theo Dorgan published a poetry collection titled 'Orpheus' in 2018.
Answer: True
Explanation: The poetry collection 'Orpheus' by Theo Dorgan was published by Dedalus Press in 2018, suggesting themes related to classical mythology.
The Irish language poetry collection 'Bailéid Giofógacha' was published in 2019.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 2019, Theo Dorgan released the poetry collection 'Bailéid Giofógacha' through Coiscéim. The title is in Irish, indicating it is a work in the Irish language.
Theo Dorgan's collection 'Nine Bright Shiners' was published in 2014.
Answer: True
Explanation: Theo Dorgan's poetry collection 'Nine Bright Shiners' was published by Dedalus Press in 2014, and this work later received the Poetry Now Award.
What is the title of Theo Dorgan's poetry collection published in 2010?
Answer: Greek
Explanation: Theo Dorgan published the poetry collection 'Greek' in 2010, released by Dedalus Press.
Which of Theo Dorgan's works was translated into Spanish in 2001 under the title 'La Hija de Safo'?
Answer: Sappho's Daughter
Explanation: Theo Dorgan's work 'Sappho's Daughter' was translated into Spanish by Francisco Castaño and published under the title 'La Hija de Safo' in 2001.
What is the title of Theo Dorgan's poetry collection published in 2018?
Answer: Orpheus
Explanation: In 2018, Dedalus Press published Theo Dorgan's poetry collection titled 'Orpheus'.
Theo Dorgan's collection 'Songs of earth and light' was published in 2005 by which publisher?
Answer: Southword Editions
Explanation: In 2005, Theo Dorgan's collection 'Songs of earth and light' was published by Southword Editions.
Theo Dorgan's collection 'Nine Bright Shiners' was awarded the Poetry Now Award in which year?
Answer: 2015
Explanation: Theo Dorgan's collection 'Nine Bright Shiners' received the Poetry Now Award in 2015.
What is the title of Theo Dorgan's poetry collection published in 2013?
Answer: Making Way
Explanation: In 2013, Theo Dorgan published the poetry collection 'Making Way' through New Island Books.
Theo Dorgan's collection 'What This Earth Cost Us' is a reissue of his first two poetry books.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 2008, Dedalus Press published 'What This Earth Cost Us', which consolidated and reissued Theo Dorgan's earlier, out-of-print poetry collections, 'The Ordinary House of Love' and 'Rosa Mundi'.
What is the title of Theo Dorgan's collection published in Italian in 1998?
Answer: La casa ai margini del mondo
Explanation: Theo Dorgan's selected poems were published in Italian in 1998 under the title 'La casa ai margini del mondo' by Mobydick.
Theo Dorgan edited 'The Great Book of Ireland' solely by himself.
Answer: False
Explanation: Theo Dorgan co-edited 'The Great Book of Ireland' with Gene Lambert, contrary to the assertion that he edited it solely by himself.
'A Book of Uncommon Prayer' was edited by Theo Dorgan and published by Penguin Books Limited in 2008.
Answer: True
Explanation: Theo Dorgan edited 'A Book of Uncommon Prayer', which was published by Penguin Books Limited in 2008. An Italian edition, 'Preghiere non-comuni', was published in 2009.
Which of the following books was edited by Theo Dorgan?
Answer: The Book of Uncommon Prayer
Explanation: Theo Dorgan edited 'The Book of Uncommon Prayer', published by Penguin Books Limited in 2008.
What is the Italian title for the book edited by Theo Dorgan, which is the Italian edition of 'A Book of Uncommon Prayer'?
Answer: Preghiere non-comuni
Explanation: The Italian edition of 'A Book of Uncommon Prayer', edited by Theo Dorgan, is titled 'Preghiere non-comuni'.
Which musicians have recorded songs written by Theo Dorgan?
Answer: Alan Stivell
Explanation: Songs written by Theo Dorgan have been recorded by musicians including Alan Stivell, Jimmy Crowley, and Cormac Breathnach.
In what capacity did Theo Dorgan contribute to the dance musical 'Riverdance'?
Answer: Librettist
Explanation: Theo Dorgan created a series of text pieces specifically commissioned for the theatrical show 'Riverdance', functioning as a librettist.
Songs written by Theo Dorgan have been recorded by the musician Enya.
Answer: False
Explanation: While songs written by Theo Dorgan have been recorded by musicians, Enya is not listed among them; Alan Stivell, Jimmy Crowley, and Cormac Breathnach are mentioned.
Which of these musicians has recorded songs written by Theo Dorgan?
Answer: Alan Stivell
Explanation: Alan Stivell is among the musicians who have recorded songs written by Theo Dorgan.
Theo Dorgan's work 'Jason and the Argonauts' was set to music by Howard Goodall and premiered at the Royal Albert Hall.
Answer: True
Explanation: Theo Dorgan's work 'Jason and the Argonauts', set to music by Howard Goodall, was commissioned by and premiered at the Royal Albert Hall in London in 2004.
Theo Dorgan's work 'Jason and the Argonauts' was set to music by which composer?
Answer: Howard Goodall
Explanation: The composer Howard Goodall set Theo Dorgan's work 'Jason and the Argonauts' to music.
Theo Dorgan authored two non-fiction books about voyages.
Answer: True
Explanation: Theo Dorgan authored two non-fiction books concerning voyages: 'Sailing for home' and 'Time on the Ocean: A Voyage From Cape Horn to Cape Town'.
Theo Dorgan's non-fiction work 'Time on the Ocean' details a voyage from Ireland to South Africa.
Answer: False
Explanation: Theo Dorgan's non-fiction work 'Time on the Ocean: A Voyage From Cape Horn to Cape Town' details a voyage from Cape Horn to Cape Town, not from Ireland to South Africa.
Theo Dorgan's work 'Sailing for home' describes a voyage between which two locations?
Answer: Antigua and Kinsale
Explanation: Theo Dorgan's non-fiction book 'Sailing for home' chronicles a voyage from Antigua to Kinsale.
Which of the following is a non-fiction work authored by Theo Dorgan detailing a voyage?
Answer: Time on the Ocean: A Voyage From Cape Horn to Cape Town
Explanation: 'Time on the Ocean: A Voyage From Cape Horn to Cape Town' is a non-fiction work authored by Theo Dorgan detailing a significant maritime journey.
Which of the following is a non-fiction work authored by Theo Dorgan detailing a voyage?
Answer: Time on the Ocean: A Voyage From Cape Horn to Cape Town
Explanation: 'Time on the Ocean: A Voyage From Cape Horn to Cape Town' is a non-fiction work authored by Theo Dorgan detailing a significant maritime journey.
What is the title of Theo Dorgan's non-fiction book about a voyage from Cape Horn to Cape Town?
Answer: Time on the Ocean: A Voyage From Cape Horn to Cape Town
Explanation: Theo Dorgan authored 'Time on the Ocean: A Voyage From Cape Horn to Cape Town', published in 2010, which chronicles this specific maritime journey.
What is the title of Theo Dorgan's non-fiction book about a voyage from Antigua to Kinsale?
Answer: Sailing for home: a voyage from Antigua to Kinsale
Explanation: Theo Dorgan's non-fiction work detailing a voyage from Antigua to Kinsale is titled 'Sailing for home'.
What is the title of Theo Dorgan's non-fiction book about a voyage from Cape Horn to Cape Town?
Answer: Time on the Ocean: A Voyage From Cape Horn to Cape Town
Explanation: Theo Dorgan authored 'Time on the Ocean: A Voyage From Cape Horn to Cape Town', published in 2010, which chronicles this specific maritime journey.
What is the title of Theo Dorgan's non-fiction work about a voyage, published in 2010?
Answer: Time on the Ocean: A Voyage From Cape Horn to Cape Town
Explanation: Theo Dorgan authored 'Time on the Ocean: A Voyage From Cape Horn to Cape Town', published in 2010, which chronicles this specific maritime journey.
After his studies, Theo Dorgan lectured at Trinity College Dublin.
Answer: False
Explanation: Theo Dorgan worked as a tutor and lecturer at University College Cork and served as visiting faculty at the University of Southern Maine; he did not lecture at Trinity College Dublin.
Theo Dorgan was the series editor for publications related to the European Poetry Translation Network.
Answer: True
Explanation: Theo Dorgan served as the series editor for publications associated with the European Poetry Translation Network, demonstrating his engagement with international literary initiatives.
Theo Dorgan served as a director for Poetry Ireland.
Answer: True
Explanation: Theo Dorgan is a former director of Poetry Ireland (Éigse Éireann), indicating his significant involvement in the national literary community.
Theo Dorgan has never been a member of Aosdána.
Answer: False
Explanation: Theo Dorgan is a member of Aosdána, an elite Irish academy for artists and writers, signifying a high level of recognition for his contributions.
Theo Dorgan served on the board for Galway's European Capital of Culture designation.
Answer: False
Explanation: Theo Dorgan served on the board for Cork's designation as European Capital of Culture in 2005, not Galway's.
Theo Dorgan was the series editor for publications related to the European Poetry Translation Network.
Answer: True
Explanation: Theo Dorgan served as the series editor for the European Poetry Translation Network publications, highlighting his role in promoting cross-cultural literary exchange.
Theo Dorgan served as a member of which prestigious Irish academy for artists and writers?
Answer: Aosdána
Explanation: Theo Dorgan is a member of Aosdána, an elite Irish academy recognizing significant contributions to the arts and literature.
Theo Dorgan played a role in the designation of which city as European Capital of Culture?
Answer: Cork
Explanation: Theo Dorgan served on the board for Cork's designation as European Capital of Culture in 2005.
Theo Dorgan won the O'Shaughnessy Prize for Irish Poetry in 2010.
Answer: True
Explanation: Theo Dorgan received the O'Shaughnessy Prize for Irish Poetry in 2010, as part of his recognized achievements in the field.
Theo Dorgan's collection 'Nine Bright Shiners' won the Poetry Now Award in 2015.
Answer: True
Explanation: Theo Dorgan received the 2015 Poetry Now Award for his collection titled 'Nine Bright Shiners'.
In what year did Theo Dorgan receive the O'Shaughnessy Prize for Irish Poetry?
Answer: 2010
Explanation: Theo Dorgan received the O'Shaughnessy Prize for Irish Poetry in 2010.
Theo Dorgan received the Listowel Prize for Poetry in which year?
Answer: 1992
Explanation: Theo Dorgan received the Listowel Prize for Poetry in 1992.
Theo Dorgan's collection 'Nine Bright Shiners' was awarded the Poetry Now Award in which year?
Answer: 2015
Explanation: Theo Dorgan's collection 'Nine Bright Shiners' received the Poetry Now Award in 2015.
Theo Dorgan presented a radio program called 'The Poetry Hour' on RTÉ Radio 1.
Answer: False
Explanation: Theo Dorgan presented the radio program 'Poetry Now' on RTÉ Radio 1; he did not host a program named 'The Poetry Hour'.
Theo Dorgan contributed to RTÉ Television's books program 'Imprint'.
Answer: True
Explanation: Theo Dorgan contributed to RTÉ Television's books program 'Imprint', in addition to his radio broadcasting work.
What was the title of the RTÉ Radio 1 program presented by Theo Dorgan?
Answer: Poetry Now
Explanation: Theo Dorgan presented the radio program 'Poetry Now' on RTÉ Radio 1.
The 'Authority control' section provides links to Theo Dorgan's social media profiles.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 'Authority control' section provides standardized identifiers from international and national databases, such as ISNI and VIAF, for unique identification and resource linking, not links to social media profiles.
VIAF and ISNI are among the international databases listed in the Authority control section.
Answer: True
Explanation: The international databases of VIAF and ISNI are included within the Authority control section for Theo Dorgan, serving as standard identifiers.
The 'Authority control' section includes links to national library authorities from which country, among others?
Answer: Germany
Explanation: The Authority control section references national library authorities from Germany (DNB), among other countries, providing access to catalog records from these institutions.
What is the purpose of the 'Authority control' section at the end of the article?
Answer: To offer standardized identifiers for unique identification and resource linking across databases.
Explanation: The 'Authority control' section provides standardized identifiers from various international and national databases, such as ISNI and VIAF, which help to uniquely identify Theo Dorgan and link to resources about him across different cataloging systems.
Which international databases are listed in the Authority control section for Theo Dorgan?
Answer: ISNI, VIAF, and FAST
Explanation: The international databases listed for Theo Dorgan in the Authority control section include ISNI, VIAF, and FAST, which are widely used systems for cataloging and identifying individuals.
What national library authorities are referenced in the Authority control section for Theo Dorgan?
Answer: National Library of Germany (DNB), Library of Congress (USA), BnF data (France)
Explanation: The Authority control section references national library authorities including Germany (DNB), the United States (Library of Congress), and France (BnF data), among others.