Draft:Daragh Fleming

Daragh Fleming is an Irish writer.

Early life and education
Daragh Fleming was born in Cork, Ireland in 1994. He holds a BA in Applied Psychology and an MA in Linguistics. Fleming's background in mental health and linguistics significantly influences his writing style, blending conversational tones with introspective themes.

Career
Daragh Fleming is an accomplished writer, poet, and mental health advocate. He began his career by contributing to various 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.

Works

 * 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.


 * Poems That Were Written On Trains But Weren’t Written About Trains - A collection of poetry published in 2022.


 * The Book of Revelations - A collection of short stories exploring various facets of the human experience.

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

Personal life
Daragh Fleming resides in Barcelona. He is actively involved in mental health advocacy, often sharing his insights and experiences to help reduce stigma and support those struggling with mental health issues.