Marie MacSweeney
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BornDublin
OccupationWriter
NationalityIrish
GenrePoetry, short stories
Marie MacSweeney | |
|---|---|
| Born | Dublin |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Genre | Poetry, short stories |
Marie MacSweeney is an Irish poet and award-winning short-story writer.
Born in Dublin of Kerry parents, MacSweeney attended Haddington Road school and Loreto College in Crumlin. She has also produced radio plays and historical essays.[1] Two of these, Dreams and Stars and A Life in the Day of Ravishing Rita were broadcast on RTE Radio One.[2]
In 1992 she moved to Wales but returned to Ireland and now she lives in Drogheda.[1] She has two sons.[3]
Awards
- Francis MacManus award (2001).[3]