Shan Bullock

Shan Fadh Bullock (John William), writer, was born on 17 May 1865 at Inisherk in Co. Fermanagh and died in Surrey 27 February 1935.[1] He attended Farra School in County Westmeath, he failed the Dublin University entrance exams and moved to London. He served on secretariat of Irish Home Rule Convention.[2]

Portrait of Shan Bullock

Bullock's works include 14 novels set in Ulster and he was admired by J.M. Barrie and Thomas Hardy.[3]

Works

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References

  1. Patrick Maume. "Bullock, Shan Fadh (John William)". Dictionary of Irish Biography. (Eds.)James Mcguire, James Quinn. Cambridge, United Kingdom:Cambridge University Press, 2009.
  2. Shan F. Bullock - A Life
  3. "Mr. Shan F. Bullock, Irish Novelist and Poet [Obituary]". The Times: 17. 28 February 1935.
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