The writer was born in Dublin (18 April 1951), grew up in Co. Leitrim, Ireland and attended primary and secondary school there. He read Law in UCD and the Law Society before qualifying as a solicitor. F G. O’Neill practiced as a lawyer for over 20 years in counties Cavan, Leitrim and Longford. At present he is living with his Cuban wife and daughter in Las Tunas, Cuba. This is his first foray into the world of literature.

He has travelled all over Europe, Russia, Georgia etc and has also visited Mexico and Jamaica. F G O’Neill is fluent in Spanish and has a basic knowledge of Russian. He is deeply interested in international affairs and geopolitical developments. His hobbies include fishing, good food and the enjoyment of quality wine of which he is a connoisseur.