Donal Ryan
Donal Ryan is an acclaimed Irish novelist known for his poignant narratives that explore the human condition, and he will be a notable participant at the UL Creative Writing Festival.
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Donal Ryan is referenced for his writing advice on cutting words from a novel.
‘I was anxious about things most authors wouldn’t even dream could happen’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-06
Donal Ryan was the former trust auditor who was the subject of a complaint made by Deirdre-Ann Barr.
Value of Peter McVerry Trust property portfolio downgraded by €23m – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-18
Donal Ryan wins the An Post Irish Novel of the Year Award for his work 'Heart'.
Brenda Fricker, Leo Varadkar, Manchán Mangan and Andy Farrell shortlisted – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-23
Donal Ryan is mentioned as one of the writers who has stepped up to address the impact of the Celtic Tiger.
It’s a relief to know young CMAT was taking notes, saving up her rage at Bertie – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-19
Donal Ryan is a prize-winning author known for his novels that explore the complexities of Irish life and society.
‘I’m still learning about class in Ireland ... and the tribes that exist’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-29
Donal Ryan has won the Orwell Prize for Political Fiction for his novel Heart, Be at Peace.
Irish author Donal Ryan wins Orwell Prize for Political Fiction for novel Heart, Be at Peace – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-25
The novelist Donal Ryan probably captured the air of gloom and fear that enveloped the country best.
Is this Government repeating the mistakes of 2008? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-11
Donal Ryan's novel was adapted for the stage as part of the Galway International Arts Festival.
Kilkenny Roots Festival, The Flaming Lips and other events to see, shows to book and ones to catch before they end – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-26
Donal Ryan returns to Cúirt this year, having first appeared in 2013.
‘There is a sense of an Irish writing culture exploding around the world’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-06
Donal Ryan is listed among notable authors in the article.
‘I’m well on my way to being crowned Crazy Cat Lady of West Clare’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-15
Fíona Scarlett cites Donal Ryan as one of her literary influences.
‘A young woman told me to take out that I was a mother in my bio, because it demeaned me and my work’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-15
Donal Ryan is the winner of the 2024 Irish Book of the Year Award.
Four Irish writers on Carnegie longlists – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-14
