William Trevor (Cox), Is Born in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork.

William Trevor (Cox) — prolific short story writer and novelist — is born in Mitchelstown, County Cork on May 24, 1928. Widely regarded as a master of the short story form, he authored more than 30 works of fiction, including the critically acclaimed novel The Story of Lucy Gault, which was shortlisted for the 2002 Booker Prize. His writing often explores themes of memory, loss, and the complexities of Irish life.