Dominic Kearney
@djkearney.bsky.social
Writer, Evertonian, Derry/Liverpool
“Characters drawn with acute perception...evocative and thought-provoking...quietly profound...transports the reader...into the quiet depths of regret for what might have been...a moving exploration of enduring affection. Highly recommended.”
Available now from Amazon and all good bookshops.
Available now from Amazon and all good bookshops.
November 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
“Characters drawn with acute perception...evocative and thought-provoking...quietly profound...transports the reader...into the quiet depths of regret for what might have been...a moving exploration of enduring affection. Highly recommended.”
Available now from Amazon and all good bookshops.
Available now from Amazon and all good bookshops.
"Insightful, thought provoking and ultimately very memorable."
"Hugely enjoyable and moving."
"An excellent and thoroughly recommended read."
Old Ground, available now Little Acorns, Derry, NewsfromNowhere, Liverpool, Write Blend, Waterloo, and all good book shops.
"Hugely enjoyable and moving."
"An excellent and thoroughly recommended read."
Old Ground, available now Little Acorns, Derry, NewsfromNowhere, Liverpool, Write Blend, Waterloo, and all good book shops.
November 1, 2025 at 12:09 PM
"Insightful, thought provoking and ultimately very memorable."
"Hugely enjoyable and moving."
"An excellent and thoroughly recommended read."
Old Ground, available now Little Acorns, Derry, NewsfromNowhere, Liverpool, Write Blend, Waterloo, and all good book shops.
"Hugely enjoyable and moving."
"An excellent and thoroughly recommended read."
Old Ground, available now Little Acorns, Derry, NewsfromNowhere, Liverpool, Write Blend, Waterloo, and all good book shops.
"Insightful, thought provoking and ultimately very memorable."
"Hugely enjoyable and moving."
"An excellent and thoroughly recommended read." Plus two more five star reviews on Amazon.
Old Ground, available now from Amazon.
"Hugely enjoyable and moving."
"An excellent and thoroughly recommended read." Plus two more five star reviews on Amazon.
Old Ground, available now from Amazon.
November 1, 2025 at 12:06 PM
"Insightful, thought provoking and ultimately very memorable."
"Hugely enjoyable and moving."
"An excellent and thoroughly recommended read." Plus two more five star reviews on Amazon.
Old Ground, available now from Amazon.
"Hugely enjoyable and moving."
"An excellent and thoroughly recommended read." Plus two more five star reviews on Amazon.
Old Ground, available now from Amazon.
"Insightful, thought provoking and ultimately very memorable."
"Hugely enjoyable and moving."
"An excellent and thoroughly recommended read."
Old Ground, available now from all @waterstones.bsky.social stores.
"Hugely enjoyable and moving."
"An excellent and thoroughly recommended read."
Old Ground, available now from all @waterstones.bsky.social stores.
November 1, 2025 at 12:04 PM
"Insightful, thought provoking and ultimately very memorable."
"Hugely enjoyable and moving."
"An excellent and thoroughly recommended read."
Old Ground, available now from all @waterstones.bsky.social stores.
"Hugely enjoyable and moving."
"An excellent and thoroughly recommended read."
Old Ground, available now from all @waterstones.bsky.social stores.
My review of the Gaza Restaurant, in today's Irish News: www.irishnews.com/life/food-dr...
Gaza Restaurant Review: No frills, but plenty of flavour
Despite a few missteps, Gaza delivers authentic Middle Eastern dishes with charm, character, and enough flavour to keep you coming back.
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October 11, 2025 at 7:58 AM
My review of the Gaza Restaurant, in today's Irish News: www.irishnews.com/life/food-dr...
Old Ground, my new novel, available to order now from Waterstones: waterstones.com/book/old-gro.... 'Fans of Ian McEwan will enjoy Kearney's clean, controlled prose and complex characters...and beautiful descriptions of Liverpool old and new.' Jeananne Craig, writer and journalist
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September 27, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Old Ground, my new novel, available to order now from Waterstones: waterstones.com/book/old-gro.... 'Fans of Ian McEwan will enjoy Kearney's clean, controlled prose and complex characters...and beautiful descriptions of Liverpool old and new.' Jeananne Craig, writer and journalist
'A moving study of loss, grief and the passage of time. Fans of Ian McEwan will enjoy Kearney's clean, controlled prose and complex characters.' Jeananne Craig, writer and journalist. My new novel, Old Ground, available now, on Amazon bit.ly/42NAOCW
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September 27, 2025 at 9:09 AM
'A moving study of loss, grief and the passage of time. Fans of Ian McEwan will enjoy Kearney's clean, controlled prose and complex characters.' Jeananne Craig, writer and journalist. My new novel, Old Ground, available now, on Amazon bit.ly/42NAOCW
My review of the Yellow Pepper restaurant, Letterkenny, Co Donegal, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/4nTr9Dg
Eating Out: The early bird menu at this Letterkenny mainstay, leaves a lasting impression
Attentive service, and a wide-ranging menu make this Letterkenny mainstay a dependable choice — even if a few dishes fall just short of greatness
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September 27, 2025 at 8:06 AM
My review of the Yellow Pepper restaurant, Letterkenny, Co Donegal, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/4nTr9Dg
Old Ground, my new novel, out soon, in paperback and ebook.
August 30, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Old Ground, my new novel, out soon, in paperback and ebook.
My review of Rosatp's Bar and Restaurant, Moville, Co Donegal, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/46dkzBg
Rosato’s review: Nothing flash or fancy, just great grub that hits the spot
Dominic Kearney checks out Rosato’s in Moville
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August 30, 2025 at 8:20 AM
My review of Rosatp's Bar and Restaurant, Moville, Co Donegal, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/46dkzBg
My review of the wonderful Caife Kitty, An Bun Beag, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/4mOwvPF
Everything about this Donegal cafe is simply fantastic - apart from my attempts at speaking Irish
Dominic Kearney checks out Caife Kitty in Bunbeg
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August 16, 2025 at 8:39 AM
My review of the wonderful Caife Kitty, An Bun Beag, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/4mOwvPF
My review of Madame Pho, Bishop Street, Derry, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/3TR1YUO
Review: Summer rolls, sizzling wings & a noodle dish I couldn’t stop eating
Review of Madame Pho in Derry's Bishop Street
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July 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
My review of Madame Pho, Bishop Street, Derry, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/3TR1YUO
Irish government is blocking these children's visas. #LetThemPlay #GaaPalestine my.uplift.ie/petitions/le... @uplift.ie
Let Them Play
Irish government is blocking these children's visas. #LetThemPlay #GaaPalestine
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July 10, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Irish government is blocking these children's visas. #LetThemPlay #GaaPalestine my.uplift.ie/petitions/le... @uplift.ie
My review of the charming Boathouse Restaurant, Redcastle, Co Donegal, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/3T41p9U
Is it worth setting sail for the Boathouse? Here’s what we thought of this Co Donegal restaurant
With enchanting views across the water, the Boathouse is a Redcastle gem
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June 21, 2025 at 8:46 AM
My review of the charming Boathouse Restaurant, Redcastle, Co Donegal, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/3T41p9U
My review of Snugborough Urban Street Food Restaurant, Letterkenny, Co DOnegal, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/3FDPjRG
The barbecue sauce on my chin shows how much I enjoyed my date with a Dirty Cow...
Sophisticated it ain’t, but Snugborough in Letterkenny is a brilliant restaurant - just make sure you go with people who already know and love you
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June 7, 2025 at 8:50 AM
My review of Snugborough Urban Street Food Restaurant, Letterkenny, Co DOnegal, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/3FDPjRG
My review of the delightful Lemon Tree Restaurant, Letterkenny, Co Donegal, in today's Irish News:
May 24, 2025 at 9:24 AM
My review of the delightful Lemon Tree Restaurant, Letterkenny, Co Donegal, in today's Irish News:
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A touching moment for two Everton favourites as Duncan McKenzie and Joe Royle spot each other across the Goodison Park pitch. 💙
May 19, 2025 at 8:32 PM
A touching moment for two Everton favourites as Duncan McKenzie and Joe Royle spot each other across the Goodison Park pitch. 💙
My review of The Magnet Bar and Restaurant, Culmore Road, Derry, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/42ZVvuI
The Magnet in Derry always attracts a crowd - but not for its food
Dominic Kearney stops for a bite at the bar/restaurant where a welcoming atmosphere is always on the menu
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May 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
My review of The Magnet Bar and Restaurant, Culmore Road, Derry, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/42ZVvuI
Here's my review of the Cottage Craft Gallery and Coffee Shop, in Derry's Craft Village, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/4319npP
Derry’s best-kept café secret
Why locals are missing out if they pass the Cottage Coffee Shop
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April 26, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Here's my review of the Cottage Craft Gallery and Coffee Shop, in Derry's Craft Village, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/4319npP
My review of Terra Artisan Bakehouse, Waterloo Street, Derry, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/4jtyJSE
Why this bakehouse might be your new favourite brunch spot – décor aside
Terra has nailed its menu, though the interior design is a bit puzzling
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April 12, 2025 at 7:55 AM
My review of Terra Artisan Bakehouse, Waterloo Street, Derry, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/4jtyJSE
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Planning to be sell these between 12.30 and 2.30pm next weekend. Contactless and cash payments accepted although latter will be slightly discounted. Signing optional #EFC
Just taken delivery of 20 freshly printed copies of ‘The Worst-Run Club in the Country’ to sell at St Luke’s before Man City game at Goodison. Still in stock on Amazon for anyone who wants one sooner #EFC
April 12, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Planning to be sell these between 12.30 and 2.30pm next weekend. Contactless and cash payments accepted although latter will be slightly discounted. Signing optional #EFC
My review of Jerusalem Bakery and Coffee House, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/3XCSdvJ
Jerusalem in Derry: The Palestinian bakery so good, it had to close (then reopen!)
City’s new Palestinian bakery and coffee house has been overwhelmed with demand
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March 29, 2025 at 9:53 AM
My review of Jerusalem Bakery and Coffee House, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/3XCSdvJ
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My review of the terrific El Tapas Grá, Derry, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/3XW5AHp
The Derry restaurant whose fantastic food is too good to share - almost
You’ll be planning your next visit to El Tapas Grá before you’ve ordered dessert
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March 15, 2025 at 8:48 AM
My review of the terrific El Tapas Grá, Derry, in today's Irish News: bit.ly/3XW5AHp