Patrick Freyne

Patrick Freyne spent most of his twenties in the indie band National Prayer Breakfast before turning to journalism. He is a features writer at The Irish Times, where he is known for his witty television reviews and cultural criticism, as well as his sensitive reportage on social issues. His debut book, OK, Let's Do Your Stupid Idea, was longlisted for the Rathbones Folio Prize in 2021 and became a bestseller. His debut novel, Experts in a Dying Field, is published by Penguin Sandycove in 2026.

Patrick Freyne menghabiskan sebagian besar masa dua puluhannya di band indie National Prayer Breakfast sebelum beralih ke jurnalisme. Dia adalah seorang features writer di The Irish Times, di mana dia dikenal karena ulasan televisi yang cerdas dan kritik budayanya, serta reportase sensitifnya tentang isu-isu sosial. Buku debutnya, OK, Let's Do Your Stupid Idea, masuk daftar pendek untuk Rathbones Folio Prize pada tahun 2021 dan menjadi bestseller. Novel debutnya, Experts in a Dying Field, diterbitkan oleh Penguin Sandycove pada tahun 2026.