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Enda Wyley
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| Born | Enda Wyley 17 April 1966 Dún Laoghaire, Ireland |
| Occupation | Poet, Writer |
| Alma mater | Marino Institute of Education |
Enda Wyley is an Irish writer who creates both poetry and books for children. She is known for her thoughtful poems and engaging stories that young readers enjoy.
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About Enda Wyley
Her Life and Education
Enda Wyley was born in Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin, in 1966. Today, she lives in Dublin, the capital city of Ireland.
Before becoming a full-time writer, Enda worked as a primary school teacher for twenty years. She earned her teaching degree, called a B.Ed., from the Marino Institute of Education in Dublin. Later, she went on to study creative writing and received a master's degree (M.A.) from Lancaster University.
Enda Wyley is married to Peter Sirr, who is also a well-known poet. They have one daughter together.
Her Writing Career
Enda Wyley writes different kinds of books. She is famous for her poetry, which are collections of poems. She also writes exciting stories especially for children.
She has been a "Poet-at-Work" at the Coombe Maternity Hospital in Dublin. This means she shared her poetry and writing with people there. She also served as a "Writer in Residence" at the Marino Institute, where she helped and inspired other writers.
Her Books
Enda Wyley has published several collections of poetry and a few books for young readers.
Poetry Books
- Eating Baby Jesus (Dedalus Press, 1993)
- Socrates in the Garden (Dedalus Press, 1998)
- Poems for Breakfast (Dedalus Press, 2004)
- To Wake to This (Dedalus Press, 2009)
- Borrowed Space, New and Selected Poems (Dedalus Press, 2014)
- The Painter on his Bike (Dedalus Press, 2019)
Children's Books
- Boo and Bear (O'Brien Press, 2003)
- The Silver Notebook (O'Brien Press, 2007)
- I Won’t Go to China! (O'Brien Press, 2009)
Awards and Recognition
Enda Wyley has received several important awards for her writing. These awards show how much her work is valued.
- 2015 - She became a member of Aosdána. This is a special group that honors Irish artists who have made important contributions to the arts.
- 2013 - She was given the Patrick and Katherine Kavanagh Fellowship for her poetry. This fellowship helps poets focus on their writing.
- 2011 - She received a Special Merit Award from the Reading Association of Ireland.
- 1996 - She won the Vincent Buckley Poetry Prize.
See also
- List of Irish writers
