Roisín O’Donnell
Roisín O’Donnell is an Irish author known for her compelling storytelling and sharp prose, with her debut novel 'Nesting' receiving acclaim for its poignant exploration of domestic abuse and the struggles of a mother seeking safety for her children.
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Roisín O’Donnell won Novel of the Year for Nesting, her bestselling and Women’s Prize longlisted account of a mother’s struggles to escape with her two young children her husband’s coercive control and emotional abuse.
Roisín O’Donnell, Claire Gleeson and Manchán Magan among winners – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-28
Roisín O’Donnell is one of the debut novelists shortlisted for the Novel of the Year prize.
Brenda Fricker, Leo Varadkar, Manchán Mangan and Andy Farrell shortlisted – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-23
Debut novelist Roisín O’Donnell was granted tax relief for her book Nesting.
Leo Varadkar defends tax exemption for memoir Speaking My Mind – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-11
The author mentions 'Nesting' by Roisín O’Donnell.
‘I have never been scared to look at the dark side of life’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-27
Roisín O’Donnell is one of the writers discussing books in the Read Irish Women Challenge panel.
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
Roisín O’Donnell wrote Nesting, which is recommended for Ireland’s family law system.
‘My luck turned when I created a female protagonist seething with quiet resentment’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-19
Roisín O’Donnell is one of the debut authors featured at Cúirt.
‘There is a sense of an Irish writing culture exploding around the world’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-06
Roisín O’Donnell has longlisted for the 2025 Women’s Prize for Fiction for her debut novel, Nesting.
Roisín O’Donnell longlisted for £30,000 Women’s Prize for Fiction – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-04
Roisín O’Donnell is the author of the debut novel 'Nesting', which explores themes of domestic abuse and resilience.
Nesting by Roisín O’Donnell review – a dread-stoking domestic abuse drama | Fiction
United Kingdom· 2025-02-18
