Olaf Tyaransen facts for kids

Olaf Tyaransen is an Irish journalist and writer. He was born in Dublin on February 10, 1971. He is well-known for his work as a contributing editor for Hot Press magazine.

Early Life and Writing

Olaf Tyaransen was born in Dublin, Ireland. In 1977, when he was six years old, his family moved to Galway. He went to school at Coláiste Éinde in Galway.

He started writing when he was young. In 1988, he wrote film reviews for a local newspaper called the Galway Advertiser. He also helped edit another local paper called The Word.

Joining Hot Press Magazine

In 1991, Olaf began writing for Hot Press magazine in Dublin. This magazine is famous for covering music and culture. He became a contributing editor there.

Published Works

Olaf Tyaransen has also written several books. His first book was a collection of poems called The Consequences of Slaughtering Butterflies. It was published in 1992.

In 2000, he released another book titled The Story Of O. He described this book as "an accidental autobiography." It shared stories from his own life.

Political Interests

Olaf Tyaransen has always been interested in social issues. He often wrote about these topics in his articles. He also took part in radio and television discussions.

Running for Election

In 1997, Olaf decided to get involved in politics. He formed a political group with Tim Murphy, a law lecturer. He ran as a candidate in the Irish general election. He stood for the Dún Laoghaire area in Dublin.

He received 348 votes in the election. Olaf said his main goal was to make a point and raise awareness about certain issues. His political group has since ended. He is not currently part of any other political party.