O’Faolain revelation gripping yet heartbreaking

IN WHAT was gripping yet heartbreaking radio, author Nuala O’Faolain opened her heart to the nation as she spoke of her abject anger in the face of terminal cancer.

In a candid interview with RTÉ broadcaster Marian Finucane, the author and journalist described her devastation at being diagnosed with a terminal form of the illness just six weeks ago.

Ms O’Faolain, 67, also admitted she had refused medical treatment to prolong her life after a harrowing experience of radiation therapy in Ireland. She said she had returned to Ireland permanently from New York where she had lived for the past few years after learning of her illness.