Neither cosy crime, nor wintry romance, so maybe not quite go-to festive reading. Positive responses though, so maybe give it a go. “His writing sensitive and knowing - shades of Ian McEwan.” Old Ground, by Dominic Kearney. If it’s not in stock, please ask your book seller to order it. Thanks.

“Characters drawn with acute perception...evocative and thought-provoking...quietly profound...transports the reader...into the quiet depths of regret for what might have been...a moving exploration of enduring affection. Highly recommended.” Available now from Amazon and all good bookshops.

"Insightful, thought provoking and ultimately very memorable." "Hugely enjoyable and moving." "An excellent and thoroughly recommended read." Old Ground, available now Little Acorns, Derry, NewsfromNowhere, Liverpool, Write Blend, Waterloo, and all good book shops.

"Insightful, thought provoking and ultimately very memorable." "Hugely enjoyable and moving." "An excellent and thoroughly recommended read." Plus two more five star reviews on Amazon. Old Ground, available now from Amazon.

"Insightful, thought provoking and ultimately very memorable." "Hugely enjoyable and moving." "An excellent and thoroughly recommended read." Old Ground, available now from all @waterstones.bsky.social stores.

My review of the Gaza Restaurant, in today's Irish News: www.irishnews.com/life/food-dr...

Old Ground, my new novel, available to order now from Waterstones: waterstones.com/book/old-gro.... 'Fans of Ian McEwan will enjoy Kearney's clean, controlled prose and complex characters...and beautiful descriptions of Liverpool old and new.' Jeananne Craig, writer and journalist

'A moving study of loss, grief and the passage of time. Fans of Ian McEwan will enjoy Kearney's clean, controlled prose and complex characters.' Jeananne Craig, writer and journalist. My new novel, Old Ground, available now, on Amazon bit.ly/42NAOCW

My review of the Yellow Pepper restaurant, Letterkenny, Co Donegal, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/4nTr9Dg

Old Ground, my new novel, out soon, in paperback and ebook.

My review of Rosatp's Bar and Restaurant, Moville, Co Donegal, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/46dkzBg

My review of the wonderful Caife Kitty, An Bun Beag, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/4mOwvPF

My review of Madame Pho, Bishop Street, Derry, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/3TR1YUO

Irish government is blocking these children's visas. #LetThemPlay #GaaPalestine my.uplift.ie/petitions/le... @uplift.ie

My review of the charming Boathouse Restaurant, Redcastle, Co Donegal, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/3T41p9U

My review of Snugborough Urban Street Food Restaurant, Letterkenny, Co DOnegal, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/3FDPjRG

My review of the delightful Lemon Tree Restaurant, Letterkenny, Co Donegal, in today's Irish News:

A touching moment for two Everton favourites as Duncan McKenzie and Joe Royle spot each other across the Goodison Park pitch. 💙

My review of The Magnet Bar and Restaurant, Culmore Road, Derry, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/42ZVvuI

Here's my review of the Cottage Craft Gallery and Coffee Shop, in Derry's Craft Village, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/4319npP

My review of Terra Artisan Bakehouse, Waterloo Street, Derry, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/4jtyJSE

Planning to be sell these between 12.30 and 2.30pm next weekend. Contactless and cash payments accepted although latter will be slightly discounted. Signing optional #EFC

My review of Jerusalem Bakery and Coffee House, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/3XCSdvJ

My review of the terrific El Tapas Grá, Derry, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/3XW5AHp

My article on LegenDerry Food's night at Walled City Brewery, celebrating the wonderful food and drink produced in the north-west of Ireland, in this morning's Irish News: bit.ly/41kpz3A

My review of the exciting Sandy's African Food Hub, Derry, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/3CJuTFf

My review of The Railway Tavern, Fahan, Co Donegal, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/42iUzmL

🎶 when you go, will you send back a lettuce from America? 🎶

Sharing this again as currently on the lookout for additional freelance work due to some recent openings in the diary. Anyone able to help out can get in touch via the contact form or DM

Here's my round-up of restaurants and cafés I enjoyed in 2024, as well as places I'm looking forward to trying this year. I can't provide a direct link, but, if you're interested, you can get to the feature through this page: www.irishnews.com/life/food-dr...

Here's our daughter, Sorcha, talking to Father Christmas on the Mark Patterson Show on BBC Radio Foyle earlier today, coming on at around 11 minutes, 48 seconds in: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

My review of Cedar, Lebanese Restaurant, Derry, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/4gppmm5

I was back with Mark Patterson on BBC Radio Foyle today, in the last feature in the series of Advent poems. My daughter, Sorcha, read her poem, Christmas, Christmas, while Mark Burns read his brave and tender prose poem, Departure. Starts at 37.13: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

I was on BBC Radio Foyle's Mark Patterson Show this lunchtime, with writer, Caitriona Cunningham, as part of the Advent poems series. Caitriona read her bustling poem, The Boat, and I read a daft poem about Christmas gift-giving. Starts around38.19: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

I was on BBC Radio Foyle's Mark Patterson Show this lunchtime, with writer, Caitriona Cunningham, as part of the Advent poems series. Caitriona read her bustling poem, The Boat, and I read a daft poem about Christmas gift-giving. Starts around38.19: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

My review of the very special café, Gráft, Mountjoy Terrace, Derry, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/4gpkP2o

In the first of a three-part series of Advent poems written by local poets, Anne McMasters and I were on the Mark Patterson Show on @BBCRadioFoyle. Anne read her beautiful poem, Licht, and I read a poem of my own. Starts around 38 minutes in: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

In the first of a three-part series of Advent poems written by local poets, Anne McMasters and I were on the Mark Patterson Show on @BBCRadioFoyle. Anne read her beautiful poem, Licht, and I read a poem of my own. Starts around 38 minutes in: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Seen a few clips setting the mood for Saturday’s final Merseyside derby at Goodison but none are anywhere near as good as this. Incredible work youtu.be/ylhnX6opuow #EFC #LFC

Here's poet, Anne McMaster, and me, on the Mark Patterson Show, BBC Radio Foyle. Anne reads her beautiful poem, Licht. Starts around 37.54: bit.ly/41lFOPh

My review of Oysters Restaurant, Strabane, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/40ZCitO

My feature on Dave Duggan and his new book, Journeywork, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/3Z4DidJ

My review of Crann Beatha, Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, Derry, in the Irish News: bit.ly/4fza7Xn

My review of the terrific Pyke'n'Pommes, Derry, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/48kXqwc