Ivy Bannister facts for kids
Ivy Bannister is a talented writer who was born in America. She was born on July 11, 1951. Today, she lives in Ireland. Her birth name was Ivy Eberhart. She grew up in Connecticut, USA. She studied at Smith College and Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. In 1976, she married Frank Bannister.
About Ivy Bannister's Writing
Ivy Bannister writes many different things. She is known for her poetry. She also writes interesting short stories. Her works have been published in many collections. These collections feature Irish writers. Her poems have appeared in famous newspapers. These include The Irish Times and the Sunday Tribune. Her poems were also in Poetry Ireland Review and THE SHOp.
Awards and Recognition
Ivy Bannister has won several important awards. These awards celebrate her writing.
- She received the O. Z. Whitehead Award in 1986.
- In 1988, she won the Hennessy Literary Award.
- She also won the Listowel Award in 1987.
- The PJ O'Connor Award was given to her in 1991.
- In 1999, she earned the Francis MacManus Award.
Ivy Bannister's Published Works
Ivy Bannister has written many books and plays. Here are some of her well-known works:
- The Wilde Circus Show (1990)
- The Magician and other stories (1996)
- The Wall (1993) – This was a play. It won the Mobil Ireland Playwriting Award.
- The Woman who has Difficulty Answering the Phone (2001)
- Blunt Trauma (2005)
- Vinegar and spit (2008)
