The Hibernian Father is a 1844 Australian play. It is reportedly the first Australian written play professionally performed in Sydney. It has been called the "first made in Australia play". The author was reportedly Edward Geoghegan. The playwright was accused of plagiarism of the Irish play The Warden of Galway by the Sydney Morning Herald. These accusations were refuted. The play was written as a vehicle for Frances Nesbit. It was popular and was performed a number of times. Everyones said "It possessed great merit in dialogue and construction, and proved the author to understand the requirements of a playwright. The Hibernian Father was acted several times, and always met with the approbation of large audiences. " Source: Wikipedia (en)