The Colleen Bawn; Or, The Brides of Garryowen
1860

The Colleen Bawn; Or, The Brides of Garryowen is a domestic drama written by Dion Boucicault and first published in 1860. The play centers on Hardress Cregan, who is caught between his love for Eily O’Connor, a peasant girl known as the Colleen Bawn, and the societal pressures to marry the wealthy Anne Chute. This work explores themes of love, social class, and the moral dilemmas that arise from conflicting obligations, making it a significant piece in 19th-century Irish drama.

