Aidan Mathews facts for kids
Aidan Mathews, sometimes known as Aidan Carl Mathews, was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1956. He is an Irish poet and dramatist.
About Aidan Mathews
Aidan Mathews grew up in Dublin. He went to Gonzaga College for his schooling. Later, he studied at University College Dublin and received a master's degree from Trinity College Dublin.
His Work
Aidan Mathews has a creative career. He works as a drama producer for RTÉ Radio. This means he helps create plays and stories for radio.
He has also taught English. He taught at St. Louis High School in Rathmines and at Belvedere College in Dublin.
Aidan Mathews is known for his writing. His poems and short stories have been featured in many collections of writings by different authors.
Awards and Recognition
Aidan Mathews has received several awards for his writing.
- In 1974, he won the Irish Times Award.
- He received the Patrick Kavanagh Poetry Award in 1976.
- He was given the Macauley Fellowship in 1978–1979.
- In 1981, he won the Ina Coolbrith Poetry Prize.
- He also received an Academy of American Poets Award in 1982.
Aidan Mathews lives in County Dublin. He is married and has two daughters, Lucy and Laura.
