Gerard Whelan
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Gerard Whelan is an Irish author
. He was born in 1957 in Enniscorthy
, County Wexford
, and has lived and worked in several European countries. After some time living in Dublin, he has returned to live in his native Wexford
. He is the author of many books for children and is a multiple award-winner
. He has also written the non-fiction book Spiked: Church, State Intrigue and the Rose Tattoo and edited the anthology, Big Pictures. He is married and has 1 son called Davy.
The Guns of Easter, A Winter of Spies and War Children are historical novels based on the Irish struggle for independence
in the early 20th century, while Dream Invader and Out of Nowhere are fantasy novels.
Author
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. He was born in 1957 in Enniscorthy
Enniscorthy
Enniscorthy is the second largest town in County Wexford, Ireland. The population of the town and environs is 9538. The Placenames Database of Ireland sheds no light on the origins of the town's name. It may refer either to the "Island of Corthaidh" or the "Island of Rocks". With a history going...
, County Wexford
County Wexford
County Wexford is a county in Ireland. It is part of the South-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the town of Wexford. In pre-Norman times it was part of the Kingdom of Uí Cheinnselaig, whose capital was at Ferns. Wexford County Council is the local...
, and has lived and worked in several European countries. After some time living in Dublin, he has returned to live in his native Wexford
Wexford
Wexford is the county town of County Wexford, Ireland. It is situated near the southeastern corner of Ireland, close to Rosslare Europort. The town is connected to Dublin via the M11/N11 National Primary Route, and the national rail network...
. He is the author of many books for children and is a multiple award-winner
Bisto Book of the Year Awards
The Bisto Book of the Year Awards are literary awards presented annually in the Republic of Ireland to writers and illustrators of books for children and young people. The Awards are run by Children's Books Ireland and are open to authors and illustrators born or resident in Ireland; books may be...
. He has also written the non-fiction book Spiked: Church, State Intrigue and the Rose Tattoo and edited the anthology, Big Pictures. He is married and has 1 son called Davy.
The Guns of Easter, A Winter of Spies and War Children are historical novels based on the Irish struggle for independence
Irish War of Independence
The Irish War of Independence , Anglo-Irish War, Black and Tan War, or Tan War was a guerrilla war mounted by the Irish Republican Army against the British government and its forces in Ireland. It began in January 1919, following the Irish Republic's declaration of independence. Both sides agreed...
in the early 20th century, while Dream Invader and Out of Nowhere are fantasy novels.
Awards
- The Guns of Easter won the Eilís Dillon Memorial Award for first-time writers and a Merit Award at the 1997 Bisto Book of the Year AwardsBisto Book of the Year AwardsThe Bisto Book of the Year Awards are literary awards presented annually in the Republic of Ireland to writers and illustrators of books for children and young people. The Awards are run by Children's Books Ireland and are open to authors and illustrators born or resident in Ireland; books may be...
- Dream Invader won Book of the Year at the 1998 Bisto Book of the Year AwardsBisto Book of the Year AwardsThe Bisto Book of the Year Awards are literary awards presented annually in the Republic of Ireland to writers and illustrators of books for children and young people. The Awards are run by Children's Books Ireland and are open to authors and illustrators born or resident in Ireland; books may be...
- War Children won a Merit Award at the 2003 Bisto Book of the Year AwardsBisto Book of the Year AwardsThe Bisto Book of the Year Awards are literary awards presented annually in the Republic of Ireland to writers and illustrators of books for children and young people. The Awards are run by Children's Books Ireland and are open to authors and illustrators born or resident in Ireland; books may be...