Question of Taste: Cork author Jamie O’Connell selects his favourite writers, music and podcasts 

The Ballyhooly writer includes Donal Ryan, Diana Ross and Kevin Barry in his picks, as well as revealing a right royal mix-up from his childhood 

Jamie O'Connnell launches his debut novel on June 10. 

Jamie O’Connell is from Ballyhooly, in North Cork. “I may be biased, but it is one of the most beautiful tree-filled valleys in Ireland,” says Jamie.  

His debut novel, Diving For Pearls, will be launched at a virtual West Cork Literary Festival event on Thursday, June 3,  at 7pm.