Award-winning novel launched before huge crowd in Ballinrobe
More than 170 people packed Ballinrobe Library for the launch of On The Way Out, the award-winning debut novel by local writer Liam Horan. The venue, set within the beautifully converted former Church of Ireland church, added a spectacular sense of place to the evening.
Media coverage of Ballinrobe launch of On The Way Out
We had a great turnout for the launch on On The Way Out, my debut novel, in Ballinrobe Library on Saturday, 22 November.
Guest readers at launch of On The Way Out
I included three guest readers at the launch of my debut novel On The Way Out in Ballinrobe Library on Saturday night last.
Author interview at launch of On The Way Out
MC and good friend Colm Burtchaell interviewed me at the launch of my debut novel, On The Way Out, at the book's launch in Ballinrobe Library, on November 22, 2025. Colm claimed to be a novice behind the mic but I think you'll agree he gave a very polished performance.
Speech by Dominic Taylor (Limerick Writers’ Centre) at launch of On The Way Out
Below is the speech delivered by Dominic Taylor of Limerick Writers' Centre (LWC) at the launch of my debut novel On The Way Out in Ballinrobe Library on Saturday night last. I will be eternally grateful to Dominic and his colleagues
Sample Q&A
On the novel and its themes The town of Rathfin in On The Way Out feels almost like a character itself — was that intentional? What drew you to write about small-town life and community dynamics? How important is the sense of place
Chapter 1 – Louise
The dink of the doorbell is the second of the afternoon. The first was Louise letting herself in coming back from lunch. It’s nearly half-three. Wednesday is always and ever her valley day. Almost without intention, she moves adhesives to
Live stream of launch of On The Way Out
Claremorris Community Radio (CC4964.fm) interview
Niall Coffey and I had a very enjoyable chat today about the launch of my debut novel, On The Way Out, tomorrow night (Saturday, 22 November, Ballinrobe Library, 7.30 - all are welcome).
Interview on CRC-fm (Community Radio Castlebar)
I was delighted to join Angela Noone-Faull today on her Chatroom programme on CRCfm (Community Radio Castlebar) to chat about tomorrow night's launch of my debut novel, On The Way Out. You can listen to the full interview below.
