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About AMONG MEN LIKE THIS - A NOVEL - After 30 years of violence and 3000 deaths, peace has come to Ireland, but a hard core still passionately believes the war is far from over. Two brothers live in the shadow of their dead revolutionary father, believing they cannot betray his memory. One desperately wants to leave the movement and lead a normal life; the other is ready to kill his brother to prove his loyalty to the cause.

About WILD IN THE COUNTRY - A PLAY - When it is suggested to Rose that her favourite superstar, Elvis Presley, is coming to town to perform in the local hall, she gives it her all to get ready for this great event. But when her plans to meet and seduce Elvis get interrupted by her Mozart loving husband, a washing machine, a local election, and Mother time herself, she decides she must take matters into her own hands, if she is to fulfil her destiny.

Reviews ...

: WILD IN THE COUNTRY

Short-listed in the Listowel Writers' Week 2004 Eamon Keane Full-Length Play Competition.

"An interesting .. clear and strong .. voice at work." - Soho Theatre Company, London (Script review)

"Imaginative and energetic, with a confident handling of character and dialogue." - Royal Court, London (Script review)

"An engaging piece of theatre, particularly in its warm characterization and its involving relationships." - Abbey Theatre, Ireland (Script review)

"We found the writing rich, imaginative and vibrant. The piece had colour, texture and a strong dramtic charge." - hampstead theatre, London (Script review)

: THE BUTCHER OF FERNS

"Themes of family and sexuality are dealt with in an unusual and fresh way." - Soho Theatre & Writers' Centre, London (Script review)

"Taut, well structured, and ... engaging storytelling." - The Bush Theatre, London (Script review)

"... shows skill in its language and structure." - Rough Magic Theatre Company, Dublin (Script review)

"... spirited, energetic and entertaining.." - Royal Court, London (Script review)

: THESE OLD WALLS

"An engaging and well thought out script.." - Abbey Theatre, Ireland (Script review)

Literature ...

: AMONG MEN LIKE THIS (2007) - Debut novel. Rights available.

: THE PIKEHEAD (2007) - Excerpt published in 'The Scaldy Detail 2007'

: A FRIEND AND FATHER (2007) - Verse published in 'The Scaldy Detail 2007'

: THE LILTER (2005) - Short-story published in 'Inside the Crocodile'

: WILD IN THE COUNTRY (2005) - Excerpt published in 'The Scaldy Detail 2005'

Drama ...

: THE BUTCHER OF FERNS (2004)

A pair of shoes have been found on the banks of the river Slaney; the local Gardaí delivers the news to Kitty O’Connor, and her apathetic daughter Moll. As word spreads fast around town, a local entrepreneur smells an opportunity to snap up a run-down butcher’s shop, and turn it into a fast-food outlet. But perhaps an eagerness to make-a-mint will lead to a downfall when it comes to dealing with the opaque O’Connor family, and the Garda Síochana.

Script available on request.

 

: WILD IN THE COUNTRY (2003)

Short-listed in the Listowel Writers' Week 2004 Eamon Keane Full-Length Play Competition.

When it is suggested to Rose that her favourite superstar, Elvis Presley, is coming to town to perform in the local hall, she gives it her all to get ready for this great event. But when her plans to meet and seduce Elvis get interrupted by her Mozart loving husband, a washing machine, a local election, and Mother time herself, she decides she must take matters into her own hands, if she is to fulfil her destiny.

Script available on request.

 

: THESE OLD WALLS (2002)

When Paddy Joe takes on what seems a straightforward decorating job for George and Annie Westbury, he arranges a meeting between his brother Johnno and the Westburys to finalise arrangements. Arrangements are indeed finalised, but not those that Paddy Joe or George had in mind, and the consequences could spell a devastating end, to what began as a simple "bit on the side".

Script available on request.

 

Songs ...

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