Kevin Barry (author)
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Kevin Barry is an Irish writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....

 from Limerick
Limerick
Limerick is the third largest city in the Republic of Ireland, and the principal city of County Limerick and Ireland's Mid-West Region. It is the fifth most populous city in all of Ireland. When taking the extra-municipal suburbs into account, Limerick is the third largest conurbation in the...

. In 2007 he won the Rooney Prize for Irish Literature
Rooney Prize for Irish Literature
The Rooney Prize for Irish Literature was created in 1976 by the notable Irish American businessman, Dr Dan Rooney, owner and chairman of the NFL franchise, Pittsburgh Steelers....

 for his short story collection There are Little Kingdoms. In 2011 he released his debut novel City of Bohane.

Awards and honors

  • 2011: Costa Book Awards
    2011 Costa Book Awards
    The shortlists were announced on 16 November 2011. The winners in each category will be announced in January 2012.-Children's Book:Winner:*TBDShortlist:*Martyn Bedford, Flip*Frank Cottrell Boyce, The Unforgotten Coat...

    , shortlist, City of Bohane
  • 2007: Rooney Prize for Irish Literature
    Rooney Prize for Irish Literature
    The Rooney Prize for Irish Literature was created in 1976 by the notable Irish American businessman, Dr Dan Rooney, owner and chairman of the NFL franchise, Pittsburgh Steelers....

    , There are Little Kingdoms

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