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The Paper Man, by Billy O'Callaghan - read an extract

1980s Cork. Jack Shine discovers a shoe box full of love letters in his mother's belongings.
Books • 06 May 23

Billy O'Callaghan: how a lost soccer giant inspired my new book

Acclaimed novel Billy O'Callaghan the inspiration behind his latest novel, The Paper Man, a tale of 'of love, war, exile, faith and even a little bit of football', published this week.
Books • 02 May 23

Spoken Stories: Billy O'Callaghan on Old Fires and old flames

Spoken Stories • 15 Nov 22

Reviewed: Life Sentences by Billy O' Callaghan

Cork writer Billy O'Callaghan's second novel is described by the author himself as 'a skin of fiction laid over a considerable amount of truth and fact.'
Books • 15 Feb 21

Review: The Boatman & Other Stories - Billy O'Callaghan

Billy O'Callaghan's twelve enchanting stories take in two continents, ranging from the fields of Ireland to exotic Taipei.
Books • 14 Jan 20

Reviewed: My Coney Island Baby by Billy O'Callaghan

Billy O'Callaghan's My Coney Island Baby takes place over the course of one wintry day as a clandestine affair approaches a critical point - should we stay or should we go, the protagonists seem to ask.
Book Review • 18 Jan 19

My Coney Island Baby: Billy O'Callaghan on his new novel

Celebrated author Billy O'Callaghan writes for Culture about his latest novel, My Coney Island Baby, published this week by Jonathan Cape, and the love story behind the love story on the page...
Books • 17 Jan 19

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