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Niall Williams in Conversation (Evening)
Niall Williams in Conversation (Evening)
On the idyllic inspiration of Ireland’s countryside for bestselling novelist



Much-beloved Irish writer reflects on his writing life and career and the country home that inspired his acclaimed novels.
Niall Williams began as a non-fiction writer, co-authoring four books with his artist wife Christine Breen about their idyllic life in Ireland. Now he’s internationally renowned for his novels, including Four Letters of Love, History of Rain and, his latest, Time of the Child, many of which are set in the fictional village of Faha, inspired by the villages of his home County Clare.
In this special event, Niall shares stories from his esteemed writing life and insights into his heartfelt storytelling. In conversation with ABC Radio National’s Kate Evans.
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