Irish Essays Rich In Wit And Memory
Frank McNally gathers personal history, social observation and the sensibility of a longtime columnist into one reflective collection. Moving through Monaghan, work and the Ireland he has chronicled for years, the book will appeal to readers who enjoy essayistic memoir marked by humour, intelligence and companionable insight.
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Irish Essays Rich In Wit And Memory
Frank McNally gathers personal history, social observation and the sensibility of a longtime columnist into one reflective collection. Moving through Monaghan, work and the Ireland he has chronicled for years, the book will appeal to readers who enjoy essayistic memoir marked by humour, intelligence and companionable insight.
- Book Synopsis
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Ideal for readers who:
- Enjoy Irish essays rich in memory, wit and observation.
- Like writers who move naturally from personal history to wider commentary.
- Would welcome reflections shaped by Monaghan, journalism and a changing Ireland.
- Prefer thoughtful non-fiction that feels companionable, intelligent and quietly profound.
You could say that Frank McNally is a travel writer - he writes while the world travels by!
For almost twenty years, Frank's name has occupied the byline of the ever-present and perennially entertaining ' Irishman's (or woman's) Diary' (now called ' An Irish Diary' online) column in the Irish Times. Now, from the same desk, the man who has consistently held his finger on the pulse of a nation, turns his attention inwards and gathers his thoughts into a profound narrative of great depth.
Picking up on a variety of personal themes which have featured in his column in part or in whole over the years, the book is at once a cohesive reflection on Frank's upbringing in Monaghan, his early career as a civil servant and his eventual foray into journalism, but also covers significant events which have shaped him and the Ireland which he has chronicled with such consistently brilliant perception and wit.
- About The Author
- Frank McNally is a newspaper reporter and columnist. Born in County Monaghan, he moved to Dublin in his late teens, working for a number of government departments. He later studied journalism at Dublin City University and in 1996 joined the staff of The Irish Times, where he is now the Chief Writer of the daily 'Irishman's Diary' ('An Irish Diary') column.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781804583197
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Gill Books, (25 September 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 304
- Weight
- 350 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 216 x 135 mm
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