John le Carré wanted to gain Irish citizenship after revisiting Cork roots

In August 2019, David Cornwell paid a "spontaneous visit" to Skibbereen while staying in nearby Kenmare with his wife during a book tour for what would be his final novel, Agent Running in the Field.

David Cornwell, aka John le Carré, was known for his espionage novels including Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Spy Who Came in From the Cold and The Night Manager.

Acclaimed novelist David Cornwell, known by the pen name John le Carré, who passed away last weekend had reconnected with his Cork roots just last year.

Mr Cornwell, known for his espionage novels including Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Spy Who Came in From the Cold and The Night Manager, died aged 89 following a battle with pneumonia.