Áine Ní Ghlinn facts for kids
Áine Ní Ghlinn is an Irish writer who works in both Irish and English. She is a journalist, poet, and playwright. She also writes many books for children. From 2020 to 2023, Áine was Laureate na nÓg. This special title means "Children's Laureate." She was the first Laureate na nÓg to write only in the Irish language.
About Áine Ní Ghlinn
Áine Ní Ghlinn was born in County Tipperary, Ireland. She went to school in Thurles. Later, she studied at University College Dublin. There, she earned a degree in Irish and English. She also trained to be a teacher.
She first worked as a secondary school teacher. Áine then studied journalism in London. She also earned a master's degree in creative writing. Today, she lives in Dublin.
Teaching and Writing
Áine Ní Ghlinn loves to teach creative writing. She works with people of all ages. She often visits Gaelscoileanna, which are Irish-speaking schools. She also helps teachers learn more about the Irish language and its stories.
Áine's poetry often explores important topics. These include journeys and real-life experiences. She writes about many different feelings and ideas.
Awards and Recognition
Áine Ní Ghlinn has won many awards for her writing. These awards are for her poetry, plays, and stories. She has received prizes for both adult and children's books.
She has won awards from groups like Foras na Gaeilge. This group supports the Irish language. She also received help from the Irish Arts Council.
Key Awards and Books
In 2003, Áine won the Gradam Chlann Lir award for her book Céard tá sa Bhosca?. She also won poetry prizes at the Strokestown poetry festival. Her book Brionglóidí & Aistir Eile was nominated for the Children's Books Ireland award in 2008.
She won more awards at the Strokestown Poetry Festival in 2019 and 2020. Áine also received Oireachtas prizes for her plays and books. Some of her award-winning books include Fuadach, Tromluí, and Daideo.
Her book Daideo won the Gradam Réics Carló Irish Language Book of the Year in 2014. Other books like Hata Zú Mhamó and Boscadán also won this special award. In 2010, she received an IBBY honour award.
In 2019, Áine Ní Ghlinn received a Patrick Kavanagh Fellowship for her poetry. This is a very important award for poets. Soon after, she became Ireland's sixth Laureate na nÓg.
