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Alan Titley
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| Born | 28 June 1947 Cork, Ireland |
| Language | Irish |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Years active | 1966–present |
Alan Titley is a well-known Irish writer, translator, and professor. He was born on June 28, 1947, in Cork, Ireland. He mainly writes in the Irish language. He is famous for his novels, plays, and translations. He also wrote newspaper articles under the name Crobhingne. He is a member of the Royal Irish Academy, which is a special group for top scholars in Ireland.
Alan Titley's Early Life
Alan Titley grew up in Cork, Ireland. He went to school at Coláiste Chríost Rí. Later, he studied at St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra. He also attended University College Dublin.
Alan Titley's Career as a Writer and Professor
Alan Titley began his career as a teacher. He taught in Nigeria during the Biafra War. This was a difficult time in that country. Later, he became the head of the Irish Department in Drumcondra in 1981.
In 2003, he started writing a regular column for The Irish Times newspaper. In 2006, he became a Professor of Modern Irish at University College Cork. He retired from this role in 2011.
In 2012, Alan Titley was chosen to be a member of the Royal Irish Academy. This is a very high honor for people who have done great work in academics and research.
Awards and Recognitions
Alan Titley has won several important awards for his work. These include:
- The Butler Prize from the Irish American Cultural Institute.
- The Pater Prize for International Drama.
- The Stewart Parker Award for Drama from the BBC.
- The Éilís Dillon Award for Children's Literature, which recognizes his writing for young people.
