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Education
Beginning with 1880 he was educated at Rathmines School and the Metropolitan School of Art. But in 1885 he gave up his studies. -
First job
He started working as a draper's clerk, then for many years worked for the Irish Agricultural Organisation Society(IAOS). Three years later he became Assistant Secretary of the IAOS. -
First book of poems
His first book of poems, "Homeward:Songs by the Way", was edited in 1894. He wrote with the pseudonym Æ. This derived from an earlier Æon signifying the lifelong quest of man, subsequently abbreviated. -
Family
In 1898 he married Violet North; they had two sons. His family life was something of a mystery even to those who knew him best. -
Publisher
He was editor from 1905 to 1923 of "The Irish Homestead", the journal of the IAOS. His gifts as a writer and publicist gained him a wide influence in the cause of agricultural cooperation.He then became editor of "The Irish Statesman", the paper of the Irish Dominion League. -
Patron
His house at 17 Rathgar Avenue in Dublin became a meeting-place at the time for everyone interested in the economic and artistic future of Ireland. He was noted for his exceptional kindness and generosity towards younger writers. -
Artist
He was also noted for his paintings. In 1918 he created his famous pucture "Bathers". -
Last years
He moved to England soon after his wife's death in 1932. Despite his failing health he went on a final lecture tour in the United States.He died of cancer in Bournemouth in 1935.
