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Question 1

Who wrote the poem?

Answer 1

Scríobh Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill an dán seo

Question 2

where was she born and where did she grow up?

Answer 2

Rugadh sí i Lancashire, Sasana sa bhliain 1952 ach tógadh sí i gCorca Dhuibhne, gCo. Chiarraí.

Question 3

Where did she go to college?

Answer 3

D’fhreastail sí ar an ollscoil i gCorcaigh agus bhain sí céim amach sa mhúinteoireacht.

Question 4

She spent a period teaching but is now known as a national and international poet.

Answer 4

Chaith sí treimhse ag múineadh ach is mar fhile náisiúnta agus idirnáisiúnta a bhfuil aithne uirthi anois.

Question 5

she is famous because she is a national and international poet

Answer 5

tá cáil uirthi mar gur file náisiúnta agus idirnáisiúnta í

Question 6

She has published a number of books of poetry, among them Dalg Droighin, Fear Suaithineach or The Pharaoh’s Daughter.

Answer 6

Tá cuid mhaith leabhar filíochta foilsithe aicí, ina measc an Dealg Droighin, an Fear Suaithineach nó The Pharaoh’s Daughter.

Question 7

She is a member of Aosdána and was appointed professor of Irish poetry in 2001.

Answer 7

Is ball d’Aosdána í agus ceapadh í mar ollamh filíochta na hÉireann sa bhliain 2001.