Auteur: Maire Nic Shuibhlaigh

Edward Kenny (1927–1999) was a journalist, short story writer, TV and theatre critic, and one of RTÉ TV »s pioneering broadcasters. Raised by his aunt Maire and his actress mother, Gipsy, The Splendid Years was the culmination of a « long, long interview » spanning seven years. David Kenny is Maire Nic Shiubhlaigh »s grandnephew. He is a journalist, broadcaster, author and songwriter. He has worked in several senior editorial and journalistic roles across the Press and Independent groups, RTÉ, and the Sunday Tribune. His best-selling books include Erindipity: The Irish Miscellany, The Little Buke of Dublin, The Trib, and The Press Gang: Tales from the Glory Days of Irish Newspapers.