Fiction (Non-Fantasy) by Irish Authors Set in Ireland
- Description
- Works of fiction, written by Irish authors, that are 50-100% set in Ireland. The books can be contemporary or historical fiction. Non-fiction or memoirs should not be included. Works should be prose (not poetry) and should not contain fantastical elements (magic, fae, etc.)
- Based on place
- Ireland
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- 2 Members
- DeborahSweeney, MarlineWillis
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Maeve Binchy (1940-2012) was born in County Dublin. Tara Road is partially set in Dublin.
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by John Boyne
3,165 members
170 reviews
½ 4.4
Score 2
Added 2024-06-20, 12:33 AM
- 2 Members
- DeborahSweeney, MarlineWillis
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: John Boyle (1971-) was born in Dublin, Ireland. The Heart’s Invisible Furies is set in Dublin, Amsterdam, and New York City.
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- 2 Members
- DeborahSweeney, MarlineWillis
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Claire Keegan (1968-) was born in Wicklow, Ireland. Foster is set in rural Ireland.
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- 2 Members
- DeborahSweeney, MarlineWillis
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Maeve Binchy (1940-2012) was born in County Dublin. Primarly set on Ireland's west coast, but other locations in Ireland are used.
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- 2 Members
- hipdeep, DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Roddy Doyle (1958-) was born in Dublin, Ireland. The Committments is set in a fictional suburb of Dublin.
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- 2 Members
- DeborahSweeney, MarlineWillis
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Although born in the United States, Tana French attended Trinity College in Dublin, and has resided in Ireland since 1990. The Hunter is set in a small village in the west of Ireland.
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- 2 Members
- hipdeep, DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Roddy Doyle (1958-) was born in Dublin, Ireland. The Snapper is set in a fictional suburb of Dublin.
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- 2 Members
- hipdeep, DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Roddy Doyle (1958-) was born in Dublin, Ireland. The Van is set in a fictional suburb of Dublin.
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- 2 Members
- DeborahSweeney, MarlineWillis
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Colm Toibin (1955-) was born in Enniscorthy, Ireland. The Shortest Day is set in Ireland, around Newgrange.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Although born in the United States, Tana French attended Trinity College in Dublin, and has resided in Ireland since 1990. In the Woods is set in a Dublin suburb.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Although born in the United States, Tana French attended Trinity College in Dublin, and has resided in Ireland since 1990. The Likeness is set in the Dublin area.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Colm Toibin (1955-) was born in Enniscorthy, Ireland. Brooklyn is set in Enniscorthy, Ireland, and Brooklyn, New York.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Although born in the United States, Tana French attended Trinity College in Dublin, and has resided in Ireland since 1990. Faithful Place is set in Dublin.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Maeve Binchy (1940-2012) was born in County Dublin. Circle of Friends is primarily set in Dublin.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Although born in the United States, Tana French attended Trinity College in Dublin, and has resided in Ireland since 1990. Broken Harbor is set around Dublin.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Although born in the United States, Tana French attended Trinity College in Dublin, and has resided in Ireland since 1990. The Witch Elm is set around Dublin.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Although born in the United States, Tana French attended Trinity College in Dublin, and has resided in Ireland since 1990. The Secret Place is set around Dublin.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Maeve Binchy (1940-2012) was born in County Dublin. Scarlet Feather is set in Dublin.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Maeve Binchy (1940-2012) was born in County Dublin. Quentins is set in Dublin.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Although born in the United States, Tana French attended Trinity College in Dublin, and has resided in Ireland since 1990. The Searcher is set in a rural Irish village.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Although born in the United States, Tana French attended Trinity College in Dublin, and has resided in Ireland since 1990. The Trespasser is set around Dublin.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Maeve Binchy (1940-2012) was born in County Dublin. Evening Class is set in Dublin.
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by Maeve Binchy
2,717 members
69 reviews
½ 3.4
Score 1
Added 2024-06-19, 06:55 PM
- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Maeve Binchy (1940-2012) was born in County Dublin. Technically, this book does not fit all the criteria as it is set in a Greek seaside village. One of the characters does come from Ireland.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Emma Donoghue (1969-) was born in Dublin, Ireland. The Wonder is set in the Irish Midlands.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Maeve Binchy (1940-2012) was born in County Dublin. The Glass Lake takes place in both London and a rural Irish village.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Maeve Binchy (1940-2012) was born in County Dublin. Whitethorn Woods is set in Rossmore, Ireland.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Maeve Binchy (1940-2012) was born in County Dublin. The Copper Beach is set in the fictional Irish town of Schancarrig.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Maeve Binchy (1940-2012) was born in County Dublin. Light A Penny Candle is set in Kilgarrett, County Fermanaugh, Ireland.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Maeve Binchy (1940-2012) was born in County Dublin. Heart and Soul is set in Dublin.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Emma Donoghue (1969-) was born in Dublin, Ireland. The Pull of the Stars is set in Dublin.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Maeve Binchy (1940-2012) was born in County Dublin. Echoes is set in Castlebay, Ireland.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Maeve Binchy (1940-2012) was born in County Dublin. Firefly Summer is set in Mountfern, Ireland.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Colm Toibin (1955-) was born in Enniscorthy, Ireland. Nora Webster is set in Wexford, Ireland.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Maeve Binchy (1940-2012) was born in County Dublin. Minding Frankie is set in Dublin.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Colm Toibin (1955-) was born in Enniscorthy, Ireland. The Blackwater Lightship is set in rural Ireland.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Colm Toibin (1955-) was born in Enniscorthy, Ireland. The sequel to Brooklyn, Long Island does not fit the criteria of this list, as it takes places primarily in New York.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Maeve Binchy (1940-2012) was born in County Dublin. The Lilas Bus is set in Dublin.
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by Maeve Binchy
1,310 members
27 reviews
½ 3.4
Score 1
Added 2024-06-19, 07:09 PM
- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Maeve Binchy (1940-2012) was born in County Dublin.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Maeve Binchy (1940-2012) was born in County Dublin. Silver Wedding is set in London, Dublin, and the west of Ireland.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Maeve Binchy (1940-2012) was born in County Dublin.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Edna O'Brien (1930-) was born in County Clare, Ireland. The Little Red Chairs is set in Ireland and England.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Colm Toibin (1955-) was born in Enniscorthy, Ireland. The Heather Blazing is set around Dublin.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Edna O'Brien (1930-) was born in County Clare, Ireland. The Country Girls is set in western Ireland.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Maeve Binchy (1940-2012) was born in County Dublin. Chestnut Street is set in Dublin.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Colm Toibin (1955-) was born in Enniscorthy, Ireland. Mothers and Sons is set around Ireland.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Emma Donoghue (1969-) was born in Dublin, Ireland. Heaven is set in Ireland.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Edna O'Brien (1930-) was born in County Clare, Ireland. Girl With Green Eyes is set in Dublin.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Edna O'Brien (1930-) was born in County Clare, Ireland. In the Forest is set in the west of Ireland.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Emma Donoghue (1969-) was born in Dublin, Ireland. Hood is set in Dublin.
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by Edna O'Brien
516 members
12 reviews
½ 3.4
Score 1
Added 2024-06-19, 07:53 PM
- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Edna O'Brien (1930-) was born in County Clare, Ireland. House of Splendid Isolation is set in Ireland.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Emma Donoghue (1969-) was born in Dublin, Ireland. Stir-Fry is set in Dublin.
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by Maeve Binchy
423 members
10 reviews
½ 3.6
Score 1
Added 2024-06-19, 07:10 PM
- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Maeve Binchy (1940-2012) was born in County Dublin.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Maeve Binchy (1940-2012) was born in County Dublin.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Emma Donoghue (1969-) was born in Dublin, Ireland. Landing is set in Dublin.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Edna O'Brien (1930-) was born in County Clare, Ireland. Wild Decembers is set in western Ireland.
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by Edna O'Brien
315 members
7 reviews
½ 3.6
Score 1
Added 2024-06-19, 07:52 PM
- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Edna O'Brien (1930-) was born in County Clare, Ireland. Girls in Their Married Bliss is set in Dublin.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Edna O'Brien (1930-) was born in County Clare, Ireland. A Pagan Place is set in Ireland.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Edna O'Brien (1930-) was born in County Clare, Ireland. Down By The River is set in Ireland.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Edna O'Brien (1930-) was born in County Clare, Ireland. Night is set in Ireland and England.
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- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Maeve Binchy (1940-2012) was born in County Dublin.
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139 members
3 reviews
4
Score 1
Added 2024-06-20, 12:30 AM
- Member
- DeborahSweeney
- Explanations
- DeborahSweeney: Claire Keegan (1968-) was born in Wicklow, Ireland. The Forester’s Daughter is set in Ireland.
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- Member
- MarlineWillis,hipdeep
- Explanations
- hipdeep : Uris was American from a Russian family, not Irish
93
18,009 members
176 reviews
½ 3.7
Score -1000
Added 1969-12-31, 07:00 PM
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14,585 members
117 reviews
½ 3.6
Score -1000
Added 1969-12-31, 07:00 PM
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100
7,127 members
100 reviews
½ 3.7
Score -1000
Added 1969-12-31, 07:00 PM