John Kilraine

Dublin Correspondent

John Kilraine is RTE's Dublin correspondent

Holy cow - John Connell's Cow Book is now out in paperback

Reviewed: The Cow Book by John Connell

The Cow Book, now out in paperback, is an unflinching look at the realities of farming and the book will be a revelation to many as the Irish farm has long ago lost its place in the forefront of national experience, writes John Kilraine.

Books • 24 Apr 19

Reviewed: Ireland's Pirate Trail by Des Ekin

Irish history is traditionally seen in the context of the gradual conquest of the Gaelic Irish. Its story of piracy has not in the main inspired historians to put pen to paper. Des Ekin has risen to the challenge.

Books • 24 May 18

John Connell: a not unsentimental view of life on the land

Reviewed: The Cow Book by John Connell

The Cow Book is planted firmly in modern times and is an unflinching look at the realities of farming, writes John Kilraine, a revelation to many as the Irish farm has long ago lost its place in the forefront of national experience.

Books • 29 Mar 18

John Kilraine

Reviewed: The Cow Book by John Connell

Reviewed: Ireland's Pirate Trail by Des Ekin

Reviewed: The Cow Book by John Connell

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