Ruth Gilligan

Ruth Gilligan is an Irish author known for her compelling explorations of identity, tradition, and belonging. Born in Dublin, she studied English at Cambridge and holds a PhD in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia. Her critically acclaimed novel "The Butchers" examines an ancient Irish sect of cattle slaughterers, weaving together mythology, rural life, and contemporary Ireland. The novel won the An Post Irish Book Award for Novel of the Year. Gilligan's work has been translated into multiple languages, and she is recognized for her lyrical prose and ability to illuminate hidden corners of Irish culture and history.