Welcome to my website
From the salt-spray of the Irish Sea to the heart of our shared history.
Born on the Isle of Man and raised in Ireland, my stories are forged from a life lived between the tides. From years spent as a deep-sea fisherman to a career in engineering across the UK, these experiences breathe life into my historical fiction.
Explore evocative tales grounded in regional heritage and the grit of the past. Discover my collection below, available directly here or via Amazon.
When Gods once walked the earth, the veil between realms was thin. Read More
“The Rising Sun of Inishowen” is a captivating tale. It unfolds against the backdrop of the Inishowen Peninsula in Donegal, Ireland. Read More
Is an Irish Short Story about a young man’s quest to find the truth. In 1950’s Ireland, emigration was often the only path to survival. Read More
One evening, I was returning from Dewsbury in West Yorkshire. I found myself stranded in the picturesque village of Diggle. Read More
The Lands of myth & Legends
A short novel I’ve written about a mythical journey
across Ireland and the Isle of Man. Read about
the Sea God – Manannan Mac Lir, Fionn Mac
Cumhaill and other mythical legends from folklore.
The Ring my mother wore
Is another short story about a young man, Michael Kennedy who had no choice but to emigrate from
Ireland to New York. The agricultural industry went into decline in the early 50’s. He came home for his mothers funeral, and uncovered a secret.
Michael Kennedy received a letter from his deceased mother. She kept a secret hidden for years. What was it?
It was his mother’s funeral. When he couldn’t attend the service for his late father, he was determined to make the trip home. He arrived back in the West of Ireland. The local priest gave him a letter from his mother. In the letter was a secret kept hidden for years. What was the secret? Find out in this heartbreaking story about a man’s battle for truth in The Ring My Mother Wore.
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Cú Chulainn: Legendary Hero of Irish Folklore
Cú Chulainn: The Legendary Hero of Irish Folklore In the rich tapestry of Irish mythology, few figures stand out as prominently as Cú Chulainn. His tale is one of heroism, tragedy, and supernatural prowess, embodying the spirit of ancient Ireland. From his miraculous birth to his untimely death, Cú Chulainn’s story captivates the imagination and…
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Grace O’Malley: The Legendary Pirate Queen of 16th-Century Ireland
When we think of pirates, the names of Blackbeard and Captain Kidd often come to mind. But history’s oceans are vast, and their waves have carried tales of formidable women pirates as well. Among them, Grace O’Malley, known in Irish as Gráinne Ní Mháille, ( pronounced in Irish as: “Grawn-ya Nee Mallya” ) stands out…
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Captain Jack Crawford: The “Poet Scout” who immortalised the “Wild West”
Captain Jack Crawford the “Poet Scout” who immortalised the “Wild West” was born in Carndonagh, county Donegal on March 18th 1847
Author Brian Kermode 