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Daragh Fleming is an Irish writer.

Early life and education

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Daragh Fleming was born in Cork, Ireland in 1994. He holds a BA in Applied Psychology and an MA in Linguistics.[citation needed] Fleming's background in mental health and linguistics significantly influences his writing style, blending conversational tones with introspective themes.[original research?]

Career

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Daragh Fleming is an accomplished[tone] writer, poet, and mental health advocate. He began his career by contributing to various[which?] literary magazines and has since published several collections of short stories and essays. His works often explore themes of identity, mental health, and human relationships.[1]

Works

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  • Lonely Boy - A collection of essays on mental health, published by BookHub Publishing. This work reflects on Fleming's personal experiences and broader mental health issues.[2]
  • Poems That Were Written On Trains But Weren’t Written About Trains - A collection of poetry published in 2022.[3]
  • The Book of Revelations - A collection of short stories exploring various facets of the human experience.[citation needed]

Recognition

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Winner of the Cork Arts ‘From The Well’ Short Story Competition in 2021.[citation needed] Highly commended for the Patrick Kavanagh Award 2023 and the Fool For Poetry Prize 2023.[citation needed] Shortlisted for the Alpine Fellowship Poetry Prize 2024. Recognized[by whom?] for his mental health blog, Thoughts Too Big, which has garnered significant attention and accolades.[citation needed][tone] Featured speaker at a number of literary and mental health events, including TEDxGalway.[4] Subject of Joe Caslin's 'Mending The Cracks' mural for Samaritans Dublin in 2024.[5]

Personal life

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Daragh Fleming resides in Barcelona. He is actively[tone] involved in mental health advocacy, often sharing his insights and experiences to help reduce stigma and support those struggling with mental health issues.[6][better source needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Cork writer: I battled mental health issues... But help is out there". The Echo. 12 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Young Cork author writes book about how to address poor mental health". The Echo. 16 December 2022.
  3. ^ "Wanderlust for life drives Cork poet Daragh". The Echo. 29 July 2022.
  4. ^ "TEDxGalway | TED".
  5. ^ "Dublin Samaritans Mends the Cracks with New Campaign from TBWA | AdWorld.ie". 26 April 2024.
  6. ^ "Interview with Daragh Fleming, mental health author who was target of an online blackmailing scam - Nighttime Talk - Ireland's Classic Hits Radio".
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