Writer Donal Ryan sat down for a chat with Claire O'Brien in front of an audience as part of the Festival of the Leaves Festival of Writing and Music.
Donal Ryan, one of Ireland’s most acclaimed writers, returned to the Leaves Festival on Saturday to read from his new novel Heart, Be at Peace. A follow up to his multi award winning novel The Spinning Heart, Heart, Be at Peace continues to explore the themes of family, love and resilience. It has been widely praised for its lyrical prose and deep emotional resonance. Donal’s ability to capture the essence of rural Irish life and the complexities of human relationships has made him a beloved figure in contemporary literature. on Saturday to read from his new novel Heart, Be at Peace. A follow up to his multi award winning novel The Spinning Heart, Heart, Be at Peace continues to explore the themes of family, love and resilience. It has been widely praised for its lyrical prose and deep emotional resonance. Donal’s ability to capture the essence of rural Irish life and the complexities of human relationships has made him a beloved figure in contemporary literature.
Donal was joined in conversation in Portarlington library by Claire O’Brien, presenter of Encore. Midland 103’s Arts and Culture Show.
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