My Life in Books: 'I read most books hoping that they will change me'

Garry Bannister has written several books including the reference book 'Teasáras Gaeilge-Béarla', which was nominated for an Irish Book Award in 2023

Garry Bannister's latest book is 'Essential Irish, Easy Conversation as Gaeilge' (New Island), a one-stop shop for anyone learning or relearning the Irish language.

Garry Bannister studied Irish and Russian at Trinity College Dublin and Moscow State University, and headed the Irish department at St Columba’s College in Dublin.

He has written several books including the reference book Teasáras Gaeilge-Béarla, which was nominated for an Irish Book Award in 2023.