Ciarán McGonagle is a lawyer and writer. With a background in policy and international affairs, he has authored opinion pieces on Northern Irish politics for publications such as The Times and the Belfast Telegraph. Detachment is Ciarán's literary debut, exploring the complexities of identity, family, and belonging against the backdrop of Northern Ireland's evolving political landscape. Ciarán has a law degree from Queen's University Belfast and lives in Essex with his wife, Emily, and two sons, Finn and Jack.
ciaran.mcgonagle@gmail.com
Detachment explores the complex tapestry of identity, family, and political tension in Northern Ireland. Returning home for his grandfather's funeral, a man confronts not only grief but also the ever-present undercurrent of sectarian division and the upcoming referendum on a united Ireland.
