Patrick Freyne
Patrick Freyne is an Irish writer and cultural commentator known for his insightful essays and critiques on contemporary Irish society. His work often explores themes of identity, community, and the complexities of modern life in Ireland, making him a prominent voice in discussions about the country's social and political landscape.
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Recent news mentions
Edel Coffey lists Patrick Freyne as one of the people who transitioned from playing in bands to writing novels.
‘I didn’t touch my book deal money for a year. I was afraid they’d made a mistake’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-14
Patrick Freyne is a colleague of Blindboy who appeared on a recent episode of his podcast.
‘I’ve been called a pr**k every day for 20 years by a stranger. It chips away’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-25
Patrick Freyne discusses upcoming shows to look out for in 2026.
Patrick Freyne’s top 14 shows to look out for in 2026 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-22
A feature writer with The Irish Times and former member of indie group National Prayer Breakfast, Patrick Freyne’s essay collection OK, Let’s Do Your Stupid Idea was published in 2020.
Irish fiction debuts to look forward this year from Neil Tully, Ana Kinsella to Colin Morgan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-14
Patrick Freyne is the author of the article discussing Christmas advertisements.
Like a German businessman on the dark web, Kevin the Carrot’s greatest desire is to be eaten – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-04
Patrick Freyne is another Irish Times writer contributing to the discussion on favorite foods.
Discover the favourite foods of Conor Pope, Patrick Freyne and other Irish Times writers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-12
Patrick Freyne provides a guide to the biggest horror TV shows.
Patrick Freyne’s guide to the biggest horror TV shows, from Stranger Things to Sesame Street – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-30
Patrick Freyne is nominated for work from the US, the West Bank, Syria, Lebanon, Ukraine, Israel, Ethiopia and Chad.
Why, in journalism, less is more – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-19
Patrick Freyne talks to Carl Kinsella about his first book.
Niamh Connolly signs six-figure deal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-18
Patrick Freyne conducted a sit down interview with Leo Varadkar in his kitchen.
I’ve long been a curious observer of what I’ve dubbed Leo Varadkar’s ‘grim aesthetic’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-18
Patrick Freyne is back at The Irish Times after a break, sharing his thoughts on television and culture.
Patrick Freyne can see clearly now – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-14
Patrick Freyne visited Chad and reported on the plight of Sudanese refugees.
Patrick Freyne and the empathy crisis – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-26
Patrick Freyne reports from inside Chad camps for Sudanese refugees.
Returning home from Chad, I feel there’s a glitch in western empathy – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-24
Patrick Freyne recorded grim testimonies from the refugee camps in Sudan.
a distracted world looks away – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-24
Patrick Freyne reported from eastern Chad about the precarious situation for refugees in the camps.
As famine warning lights flash red in Sudan, US aid cuts hamper the international response – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-14
Patrick Freyne described Ireland as 'liberal, internationalist, outward facing'.
Irish Booker winner Paul Lynch makes the cut – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-25
Patrick Freyne described Ireland as 'liberal, internationalist, outward facing'.
Irish Booker winner Paul Lynch makes the cut – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-24Patrick Freyne is mentioned in a series of articles on Ireland in 2025.
‘We took the blue from the sky and put it in the ground’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-17
Patrick Freyne wrote an essay about the changes in Dublin.
‘As is the case in toxic relationships, I often feel taken for granted by Ireland’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-16