Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin
IrelandauthorFemale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin is an Irish author and activist known for her work in advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and representation in literature. She gained attention for her role in organizing a petition against the nomination of John Boyne's book for the Polari Prize, which sparked significant debate within the literary community regarding the inclusion of authors with controversial views on gender and trans issues.
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Another novel, Ordinary Saints, by Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin, tells the story of Jay, a queer woman living in London.
Imagine a world where saints roam free, among us, on the bus or in TK Maxx – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-06-03
Ireland· 2026-06-03
Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin organized a petition calling for the removal of John Boyne's book from the Polari Prize longlist.
Polari literary prize cancels award following backlash over Irish author John Boyne – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-08-19
Ireland· 2025-08-19
