Deirdre Purcell facts for kids
Deirdre Purcell (born in 1945 – died February 13, 2023) was a talented Irish author, actress, and journalist. She was known for her popular books and her work on radio and television.
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About Her Life and Work
Deirdre Purcell was born and grew up in Dublin, Ireland, in 1945. She went to school at Gortnor Abbey in County Mayo.
Deirdre was a journalist for both television and newspapers. She wrote many articles and stories.
She wrote twelve very popular novels. Some of her well-known books include "Pearl" and "The Winter Gathering." All of her books were bestsellers in Ireland.
In 2003, Deirdre was asked to join the board of the Central Bank of Ireland. This meant she helped make important decisions about money for the country.
She also hosted radio shows. From 2009, she presented "All About the Music" on RTÉ Lyric FM. She also helped present "It Says in the Papers" on Morning Ireland on RTÉ Radio 1.
Deirdre Purcell won awards for her journalism. These awards recognized her excellent writing and reporting.
Her Family and Passing
Deirdre Purcell lived in the beautiful Beara Peninsula in West Cork with her husband. She had two sons. She passed away on February 13, 2023, when she was 77 years old.
Her Books
Novels
- The secret (2006)
- Somewhere in Between (2007)
- Days We Remember (2008)
Books She Wrote With Others
- Finbar's Hotel (1999) (with Maeve Binchy, Dermot Bolger, Clare Boylan, Emma Donoghue, Anne Haverty, Kate O'Riordan)
- Ladies' Night at Finbar's Hotel (2000) (with Maeve Binchy, Dermot Bolger, Clare Boylan, Emma Donoghue, Anne Haverty, Kate O'Riordan)
