Áine

Áine

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Áine is the protagonist of Róisín Lanigan's debut novel 'I Want to Go Home But I’m Already There.' In the story, she navigates the complexities of modern renting life in a gentrified London flat that seems to harbor unsettling secrets. As she grapples with her growing unease about their new home, Áine becomes increasingly isolated, feeling the weight of both personal fears and societal pressures, ultimately reflecting the psychic toll of a generation burdened by the housing crisis.

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Áine is an architect featured in the episode, living in a new build designed to blend into the surrounding houses.

The late Hugh Wallace gives it socks in poignant return of this fun series – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-03-03
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Áine, a fantasy-novel fan, is looking forward to seeing her date Keith again.

Toe-curling banter that’s both unwatchable and heartwarming – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-01-29
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Mr Butler’s partner Áine said the last two weeks had shown her how short and precious life is.

Man who died in O’Connell Street incident a ‘good Samaritan’, funeral hears – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-08-28
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Áine decided to advertise for a housemate to help pay the bills during her master's program.

Want to earn €14,000 a year tax free? House hacking offers first-time buyers that chance – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-08-27
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Aine is one of Alice Kearns's grandchildren who completed a half-marathon just a week before Alice died.

For Alice Kearns, running was an expression of joy and resilience
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-07-26
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Aine is mentioned as Rian Sheridan's girlfriend, highlighting the impact of his death on his loved ones.

Truck driver jailed for five years over road crash that killed man (24) in Roscommon – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-06-24
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Áine is the female protagonist who feels unnerved by the flat they moved into.

I Want to Go Home But I’m Already There by Róisín Lanigan review – a housing crisis ghost story | Fiction
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-20
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