Welcome to the website of Irish author Roisín O’Donnell.

praise for Roisín O’donnell

‘Roisín is among the most talented of the new generation... Reading her is like picking through a treasure trove of the human imagination - you can't but be enriched by it. Highly recommended.’ - Dave Lordan, Writer and Editor

‘Intelligent, involving and beautifully written.’ - Donal Ryan (Author of The Spinning Heart)

'When you read Wild Quiet, you will place a few hours of your life in the splendid company of a master storyteller. ' - Writing.ie

'Astonishingly accomplished. I was blown away by this varied, imaginative collection.' - The Irish Examiner

‘Funny and tragic and full of unexpected insights, O’Donnell’s book is a beautifully crafted, outstanding debut.’ - The Meath Chronicle

'I was captivated by Roisín O'Donnell's vibrant writing in Wild Quiet, her inventive and diverse debut collection.' - Danielle McLaughlin (Author of DInsaurs on Other Planets & The Art of Falling) - The Irish Times 

'These refreshingly different stories concentrate mainly on outsiders in society, and those feeling dislocation. Using elements of magical realism, they radiate charm.' - Sue J. Leonard

'This diverse, highly enjoyable collection comes from one of Ireland's strongest new voices.' - Books Ireland

'Arrestingly brilliant... Roisín O’Donnell blows up the competition with her debut.' - STORGY Magazine

Featured In

• The Long Gaze Back

• The Glass Shore

• Female Lines

• The Broken Spiral

• Young Irelanders

• Hennessy New Irish Writing              

• The Irish Times