Irish authors on what it's really like to have their books turned into TV shows
HomepageLifestylePeopleIrish authors on what it's really like to have their books turned into TV showsIrish writers, agents and producers reveal why homegrown novels are increasingly becoming sought-after television dramas for global audiences Author Rónán Hession at his home in Portmarnock, Dublin. Picture: Gareth ChaneySun, 26 Jul, 2026 - 20:44Aoife Barry An Irish author having their book adapted for TV was once a relatively uncommon thing. This essentially means a production company pays the author to exclusively see if they can turn the book into a screen project.
- ▪HomepageLifestylePeopleIrish authors on what it's really like to have their books turned into TV showsIrish writers, agents and producers reveal why homegrown novels are increasingly becoming sought-after television dramas for global audien
- ▪Picture: Gareth ChaneySun, 26 Jul, 2026 - 20:44Aoife Barry An Irish author having their book adapted for TV was once a relatively uncommon thing.
- ▪This essentially means a production company pays the author to exclusively see if they can turn the book into a screen project.
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HomepageLifestylePeopleIrish authors on what it's really like to have their books turned into TV showsIrish writers, agents and producers reveal why homegrown novels are increasingly becoming sought-after television dramas for global audiences Author Rónán Hession at his home in Portmarnock, Dublin. Picture: Gareth ChaneySun, 26 Jul, 2026 - 20:44Aoife Barry An Irish author having their book adapted for TV was once a relatively uncommon thing. But you wouldn’t think that looking at the small screen today, where they’re reigning supreme.Over the past 12 months, audiences have enjoyed The Walsh Sisters on RTÉ, based on Marian Keyes’ books; Catherine Ryan Howard’s 56 Days adapted by Prime Video; Leonard and Hungry Paul on the BBC, adapted from Rónán Hession’s book; Trespasses on…
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