Kerrigan, Gene

Gene Kerrigan is an award-winning Irish journalist and writer. Born in Dublin, Kerrigan wrote for "Hot Press" and "Magill" in the 1970s and 1980s before moving to the "Irish Independent". Winner of World Journalist of the Year in 1985 and 1990, Kerrigan s work focuses heavily on crime, political corruption and social issues.

He is the author of a number of works of non-fiction, including "Another Country: Growing Up in 50s Ireland", "Hard Cases: True Stories of Irish Crime" and "Never Make a Promise You Can t Keep: How to Succeed in Irish Politics". He is also a successful crime writer,