Alan Monaghan facts for kids
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Alan Monaghan
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| Born | 5 June 1970 Dublin, Ireland |
| Occupation | novelist |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Notable works | The Soldier's Song |
Alan Monaghan (born May 6, 1970) is an Irish novelist, which means he writes books, especially long stories called novels. He has won important awards for his writing, like the Hennessy New Irish Writer Award in 2002. He was also a finalist for the Irish Book Awards.
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About Alan Monaghan's Life and Books
Alan Monaghan was born in Dublin, Ireland. Before he became a writer, he worked as a boilermaker. This means he learned a special skill (an apprenticeship) to build and fix large metal containers, like those used in the famous Guinness brewery. Later, he became an engineer.
How Alan Monaghan Started Writing
Alan Monaghan began his writing journey in 1995. His first short story, called Rosary, was chosen as a finalist for the Hennessy X.O Literary Awards. This was a great start to his literary career, which is another way of saying his career in writing.
In 2002, he won the Hennessy New Irish Writer Award. He also won the Award for Emerging Fiction for his short story The Soldier's Song. An "emerging" writer is someone new who is starting to become well-known.
The Soldier's Song Book Series
Alan Monaghan later turned his award-winning short story, The Soldier's Song, into a series of books. The first book in this series, also called The Soldier's Song, was published in 2010.
His writing style has received a lot of praise. In 2010, he was nominated in the Best Newcomer category at the Irish Book Awards. This award celebrates new writers who have made a big impact.
Alan Monaghan's Family Life
Alan Monaghan still lives in Dublin with his family.
