About the Author

Patrick McGinley was born in Glencolmcille, Co. Donegal, and lives in Kent. Educated at Galway University, he later moved to London to work in publishing. His novels include Bogmail, Goosefoot, Fox Prints, Foggage (which was printed as part of New Island’s Modern Irish Classics Series), and Cold Spring. His Donegal childhood is described in his poignant memoir, That Unearthly Valley.