My life in books: ‘Ireland has so many wonderful bookshops’

Longford-based farmer, and author of 'The Cow Book', John Connell is currently researching a book on the environment

John Connell: 'John Steinbeck’s 'Cannery Row' ... is a simple happy joyous work and one that made me fall in love with the written word.' Picture: Eamonn Doyle

John Connell is a writer and farmer based in Longford. His previous books include The Cow Book and he is also co-director of the Granard Booktown Festival. 

His latest book, The Wisdom of Farmers, published by Allen & Unwin is out now.