Rónán Hession
Rónán Hession is an Irish author and musician who emerged in the literary scene in 2019 at the age of 44. His work is notable for its optimistic narrative style, eschewing traditional conflict-driven plots in favor of exploring the subtleties of daily life and human connection. Through his debut novel, Hession poses the question of whether good people can change the world, suggesting that they not only can but are already doing so in quiet, impactful ways. His writing is characterized by detailed observations and a focus on the ordinary, challenging readers to find beauty and meaning in the mundane.
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Recent news mentions
Edel Coffey refers to her one-time bandmate Rónán Hession, author of Leonard and Hungry Paul.
‘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
Rónán Hession is the author of Leonard & Hungry Paul, Panenka and Ghost Mountain.
‘I thought that if I started to write this, I would spoil it’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-15
Rónán Hession is the author of the novel that the adaptation is based on.
Droll Dublin dramedy narrated by Julia Roberts is Normal People for nerds – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-21
Rónán Hession is the author of a bestselling novel about two thirtysomething friends living quiet, uneventful lives.
the best new shows to watch, starting tonight – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-19
Rónán Hession is interviewed by Brendan Courtney, leading to a discussion about kindness.
RTÉ’s twisty new soap opera stars Ray D’Arcy and, now, Brendan Courtney – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-17
Rónán Hession is a writer who reflects on his life experiences and relationships in his writing.
‘I’m basically psychological quirks stacked inside a trench coat, passing myself off as a human’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-04
Agustín Fernández Mallo (Spain) discussing The Book of All Loves with Irish novelist Ronán Hession.
200 events offering energising conversations and informed perspectives – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-18
Rónán Hession's 'Leonard y Hungry Paul' reflects on the essence of being alive.
La corrupta tela de araña de Harlem, una familia de detectives en Sant Andreu, vivir junto al Alzheimer y otros libros de la semana | Babelia
Spain· 2025-03-22
Rónán Hession is an Irish writer who created an optimistic novel that explores the idea of good people changing the world.
¿Puede la gente buena cambiar el mundo? Rónán Hession y la novela optimista | BabeliaSpain· 2025-03-21
