Beginner’s pluck: Filmmaker and writer Dave Tynan

The stories in 'We Used to Dance Here' explore frustrated ambitions, toxic masculinity, and life on the margins in a Dublin in flux

Dave Tynan has written many award-winning short films and one feature film.

As a child, Dave was into books and sports — especially football.

“I was a sensitive kid,” he says. “I once told my mum I wanted to own a flower shop.