Beginner’s Pluck: Ellen Ryan on her latest book on Irish mythology

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Ellen Ryan: 'Irish history, and historical novels in particular gave me a sense of my culture and identity.'

Ellen’s interest in Irish history and mythology started young.

“From age 10, I wanted to be a writer. Irish history, and historical novels in particular gave me a sense of my culture and identity. I was grateful to writers like Walter Macken and Marita Conlon McKenna, and wanted to contribute something to Irish culture.”