Jennifer Johnston: Beloved author whose work examined human relationships and dynamics 

An author whose work was much more than the 'Big House novel', and had a keen eye for relationships inspired by her 'voyeuristic' college years

Author, Jennifer Johnston in 2005. Tributes have been flooding in for the Dublin writer since her death. File picture

Jennifer Johnston, beloved and prolific writer of novels, plays, and short stories, has died.

Born in Dublin in 1930, the first child of playwright Denis Johnston, and of Abbey actor and producer Shelagh Richards, she leaves behind a unique and considerable legacy.