![]() ![]() All three novels were made into successful films. ![]() Novels for adultsĭoyle's first three novels, The Commitments (1987), The Snapper (1990) and The Van (1991) compose The Barrytown Trilogy, a trilogy centred on the Rabbitte family. Themes range from domestic and personal concerns to larger questions of Irish history. ![]() His work is largely set in Ireland, with a focus on the lives of working-class Dubliners. They have three children Rory, Jack and Kate.ĭoyle's writing is marked by heavy use of dialogue between characters, with little description or exposition. In 1987 Doyle married Belinda Moller, granddaughter of former Irish President Erskine Childers. He has also engaged in local causes, including signing a petition supporting journalist Suzanne Breen, who faced gaol for refusing to divulge her sources in court, and joining a protest against an attempt by Dublin City Council to construct 9 ft-high barriers which would interfere with one of his favourite views. It was inspired by a visit to his friend Dave Eggers' 826 Valencia project in San Francisco. In addition to teaching, Doyle, along with Seán Love, established a creative writing centre, "Fighting Words", which opened in Dublin in January 2009. ![]()
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