Anne Devlin (writer) facts for kids
Anne Devlin (born 13 September 1951) is a well-known writer from Belfast, Northern Ireland. She writes short stories, plays for the stage, and screenplays for TV and movies. Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked as a teacher from 1974 to 1978. She began writing her own stories in 1976 while living in Germany. After spending ten years living in London, she moved back to Belfast in 2007.
Her father, Paddy Devlin, was a well-known politician in Northern Ireland. He was a member of the Parliament of Northern Ireland for the Northern Ireland Labour Party. He also helped to start another important political group called the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP). Anne grew up in Belfast.
In January 1969, when Anne was a student at the New University of Ulster, she took part in a peaceful march. This march was for civil rights and went from Belfast to Derry. It was organized by a group called the People's Democracy. Near Derry, at a place called Burntollet Bridge, the marchers were attacked. Anne was hurt during this event and had to go to the hospital. This important experience later inspired her 1994 play, After Easter.
While at university, Anne was briefly connected with a group of poets and writers. Soon after, she left Northern Ireland to work as a teacher in Germany. Later, she moved to England. There, she built a successful career working in television and radio. She also shared her knowledge with others. In 1987, she was a visiting lecturer in playwriting at the University of Birmingham. In 1990, she was a writer in residence at Lund University in Sweden.
Awards and Recognition
Anne Devlin has received several awards for her writing:
- 1992 - Hennessy Literary Award for her short stories.
- 1985 - Samuel Beckett Award for her television drama work.
