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70 years since the banning of ‘The Ginger Man’

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the banning of what would become one of Ireland’s bestsel...

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15.06 22 Apr 2026


70 years since the banning of ‘The Ginger Man’


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15.06 22 Apr 2026


This year marks the 70th anniversary of the banning of what would become one of Ireland’s bestselling novels, ‘The Ginger Man’ by JP Donleavy. Since its publication in 1955, it has sold an astonishing 45 million copies. But, the story behind its publication is perhaps as intriguing as the book itself.

Joining Seán to discuss is a fan of the book and indeed someone who met the author before his death, Tomas Kenny, of Kenny’s Bookshop in Galway…


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