Simplex 75: Crosswords from the Irish Times
Will be published approx. on 24. August 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-1-78849-679-7 (ISBN)
Description
For three-quarters of a century, The Irish Times Simplex Crossword has been a daily companion at kitchen tables, in cafes, on buses, trains and planes. This special anniversary compilation is dedicated to the generations of puzzlers who have made Simplex such a cherished tradition.
Whether you are a lifelong fan or a newcomer to Simplex, this collection invites you to the timeless appeal of Ireland's best-loved crossword.
Mary O'Brien is delighted to present this seventy-fifth anniversary compilation and to celebrate her own fortieth anniversary as the Simplex setter.
Whether you are a lifelong fan or a newcomer to Simplex, this collection invites you to the timeless appeal of Ireland's best-loved crossword.
Mary O'Brien is delighted to present this seventy-fifth anniversary compilation and to celebrate her own fortieth anniversary as the Simplex setter.
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MARY O'BRIEN has been the Simplex setter for the past forty years. She joined The Irish Times in 1970 and for several years was the crosswords editor. She took early retirement in 2002 to pursue academic studies but continued to compile Simplex. She plans to continue for as long as she is compos mentis and Irish Times subscribers enjoy their daily Simplex Crossword.