Eimear Lawlor

I live in the beautiful medieval city of Kilkenny in the southeast of Ireland with my husband. Our two sons have now grown and left home. Originally from Co. Cavan, I was fortunate to grow up without the distractions of social media—in fact, at that time, Ireland had only one television station! Yes, I’m that old.

 

I spent my childhood immersed in books, beginning a deep love for reading and writing. With an insatiable curiosity about the world, I and studied Biological Sciences. After university, I initially considered a career in teaching but soon realised that my true calling was writing. It was only after completing a Diploma in Creative Writing that I gained the confidence to share my work with the world. This course proved transformative, providing me with the courage to pursue my dreams of storytelling.

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My work has been featured on popular radio shows such as The Ryan Tubridy Show and The Ray D'Arcy Show on RTÉ Radio One, and I have had short stories published in two anthologies. Writing continues to be a profound passion for me, driving me to create stories that resonate and captivate.

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I was selected for a mentoring program with Words Ireland and received a bursary from the Arts Council of Ireland, both of which significantly developed my writing skills. These opportunities culminated in the publication of my debut novel, 'Dublin's Girl,' which became a bestseller, reaching the sixth position on The Irish Times bestseller list—a moment of great pride and validation for me.

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