John Patrick Mchugh News Today

The award-winning Irish author on losing his father at 18, the drawbacks of English editors and the theme of imprisonment in his work

The Open Up author decided that, if he was going to thrive, he needed to stop pretending he was something he’s not

In the latest instalment of our summer series, John Patrick McHugh unveils a tale of formative years and the trials of young love 

The author’s forthcoming novel, Close to Home, explores themes of class and identity, inspired by his own west Belfast childhood

Our annual pick of the best debut authors has previously included Sally Rooney and Douglas Stuart. Here we talk to this year’s hottest prospects

Once you get into the Irish writer's mindset, the novel, 100 years old this week, is an exhilarating read

Radio 4’s new series is essential listening and an insight into how easily even intelligent people can be duped

RTÉ is planning on marking 100 years since the publication of James Joyce's Ulysses next month.

Updated / Friday, 5 Mar 2021 15:17 Were delighted to present an extract from Pure Gold, the debut collection of short stories by John Patrick McHugh, published by New Island.  Set on an imagined island off the west coast of Ireland, John Patrick McHughs debut collection of stories conjures a complete and varied cast of characters – some lost, some lonely, many dreaming and others self-deceiving - casting a bold eye on masculinity, family and class, friendships and betrayal, and embedding�...

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