Shan Bullock facts for kids

Shan Fadh Bullock, an Irish writer.

Shan Fadh Bullock (whose real name was John William Bullock) was an important Irish writer. He was born on May 17, 1865, and passed away on February 27, 1935. He wrote many books, especially about life in Ulster, a region in Ireland. Famous writers like J.M. Barrie (who wrote Peter Pan) and Thomas Hardy admired his work.

His Life Story

Shan Fadh Bullock was born in a place called Inisherk in Fermanagh, Ireland. He went to Farra School in County Westmeath. After school, he tried to get into Trinity College Dublin, a well-known university, but he didn't pass the entrance exams. Because of this, he moved to London, England.

He also helped with the Irish Home Rule Convention. This was a big meeting where people discussed how Ireland could govern itself more. Bullock worked as part of the team that organized these important discussions.

His Books

Shan Fadh Bullock wrote 14 novels, which are long stories. Most of his books were set in Ulster, showing what life was like there. His stories were popular and well-respected by other writers of his time.

Here are some of his books:

• The awkward squads and other stories (1893)
• By Thrasna River (1895)
• Ring o' rushes (1896)
• The charmer: a seaside comedy (1897)
• The Barrys (1899)
• Irish Pastorals (1901)
• The Squireen (1903)
• Robert Thorne (1907?)
• Master John (1909?)
• Thomas Andrews, shipbuilder (1912)
• Mors et vita (1923)
• The Loughsiders (1924)
• Gleanings (1926?)
• After sixty years (1931?)