Roddy Doyle

Novelist

Birthday May 8, 1958

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Ireland

Age 66 years old

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Numerology: 9

About

Irish novelist known for his Barrytown trilogy and his stand alone novel Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha, which won the 1993 Booker Prize.

Before Fame

He earned a Bachelor's degree from University College Dublin and worked for several years as a teacher before turning his focus to writing.

Trivia

He also wrote many novels aimed at children and young adults, including the Rover Adventures series.

Family Life

He wrote a non-fiction book called Rory and Ita about his parents.

Associated With

He became a personal friend of fellow author Dave Eggers.