Tom French (poet)

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Tom French
Born1966 (age 5758)
Kilkenny, Ireland
NationalityIrish
Alma materNUI Galway
University of Limerick
GenrePoetry

Tom French (born 1966 in Kilkenny) is an Irish poet.

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Life

He was born in Kilkenny in 1966 and raised across the border in Tipperary. He graduated from National University of Ireland, Galway and the University of Limerick. [1]

He lives with his family close to the coast of County Meath, where he earns his living in the County library service.

He received bursaries in literature from An Chomhairle Ealaíon/The Arts Council, Ireland in 1999 and 2009. His work has appeared in numerous national and international publications.

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References

  1. "The Manchester Review". Archived from the original on 31 October 2009. Retrieved 7 August 2009.