Benedict Kiely
Journalist

Benedict Kiely Net Worth

Benedict Kiely was an Irish writer and broadcaster born on August 15, 1919. He was a journalist for the Irish Independent newspaper and wrote many short story collections and novels, such as The State of Ireland: A Novella and Seven Short Stories (1981) and Dogs Enjoy the Morning (1968).
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day August 15, 1919
Birth Place Ireland
Age 101 YEARS OLD
Died On Feb 9, 2007 (age 87)
Birth Sign Leo

💰 Net worth: $265 Million (2024)

About

Irish Writer and broadcaster who was a Journalist for the Irish Independent newspaper. His many short story collections and novels include The State of Ireland: A Novella and Seven Short Stories (1981) and Dogs Enjoy the Morning (1968).

Before Fame

He was the youngest of six children and was raised in Dromore, County Tyrone, Ireland. He attended University College Dublin and National University and began his journalistic career with The Weekly Standard.

Trivia

He wrote ten novels over the course of his career. His last work, "Nothing Happens in Carmincross," was published in 1985.

Family Life

He married Maureen O'Connell in 1944. The couple had four children: Mary, Anne, John, and Emer.

Associated With

He and U2 frontman, Bono, were both born in Ireland.

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