Author Anthony Lynott in conversation with David Brennan

Anthony Lynott’s novel, The Chronicles of Máistir James Ronane, is a wide canvas where he represents the life of a western Irish community in the 19th century. Through the figure of Máistir James Ronane, a retired hedge-school master, the author tells the story of Aengus and Mary Burke and their family, as they work their farm, raise their children, and deal with life’s challenges.

Born in update New York, Tony grew up in the San Francisco Bay area and served a in the United States Army before embarking on a career in the commercial banking sector. After a number of visits to Ireland with his son, and with the onset of retirement, he moved to Mayo, the birthplace of his grandfather.

The Clogher resident is generously donating all of the proceeds from the sale of his book to the festival.

Location: Upstairs at Bridge St, Castlebar, Co Mayo F23 PN20

Time: 6pm