Ferdia Lennon
Ferdia Lennon is an emerging Irish novelist whose work often explores historical themes and settings. His recent novel, 'Glorious Exploits,' set in ancient Sicily, has been recognized with a longlisting for the Walter Scott Prize for historical fiction.
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Recent news mentions
Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon, and Sophie White’s Such a Good Couple, both full of humanity.
‘People fall into relationship patterns that feel familiar rather than good’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-21
Ferdia Lennon has been announced as the recipient of the 2025 Rooney Prize for Irish Literature.
Ferdia Lennon wins 2025 Rooney Prize for Irish Literature for Glorious Heresies – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-10
Ferdia Lennon’s recent novel, Glorious Exploits, is what critics would call a 'stunning debut'.
A new generation of Irish artists is teaching us that we are global citizens – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-24
Ferdia Lennon is another Irish author whose book, Glorious Exploits, is shortlisted for the Walter Scott Prize.
Two Irish writers feature on £25,000 Walter Scott Prize shortlist – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-15
Judge Max Liu said of Lennon’s debut novel, Glorious Exploits.
Irish writers on Dylan Thomas Prize shortlist – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-20
Ferdia Lennon has made the debut fiction shortlist at the British Book Awards.
Irish writers in for British Book Awards – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-07
Ferdia Lennon's novel Glorious Exploits has been longlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for historical fiction.
Kevin Barry and Ferdia Lennon on Walter Scott Prize longlist – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-21
