'Crazy' new novel from Navan writer O'Donoghue

Domhnall O’Donoghue's latest novel, 'Crazy For You', was inspired by his love of Madonna and his own life experiences. In this wickedly funny read by the Navan actor and writer, Clooney Coyle promises Vonnie Gallagher they’ll be friends for life - he has no idea what he’s letting himself in for. The lonely and eccentric Vonnie quickly becomes obsessed with the kind-hearted but insecure actor, and her misguided crush soon develops into something much more sinister, which leaves Clooney’s career in tatters.

But when fate takes a strange turn and elevates the pair into an overnight celebrity couple, Clooney must decide whether to embrace the fame he has longed for since childhood or end the ridiculous charade before Vonnie’s jealous – and murderous – inclinations spiral out of control.

Hailing from Navan, Domhnall O’Donoghue works as an actor and journalist, dividing his time between Dublin, and Galway, where he films TG4’s award-winning series 'Ros na Rún'. Domhnall has written for the majority of Ireland’s leading newspapers and magazines, including the Irish Independent, The Irish Times and Irish Tatler Man. He also writes a monthly column in Woman’s Way, the country’s biggest-selling weekly magazine. His previous novels were 'Sister Agatha: the World’s Oldest Serial Killer' and 'Colin and the Concubine'.

Of 'Crazy for You', Esther McCarthy, Irish Examiner, wrote: "A delicious romping stomping rollercoaster of a tale - I devoured it in one sitting. It's witty and charming and very, very funny. With unforgettable characters, glorious backdrops and a piercing portrayal of growing up gay in an Ireland that was very different to today, you'll be... cough... crazy for it."

Published by Mercier Press, it is currently available as an eBook on Amazon RRP £3.62. Print version will be available one COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. RRP €16.99.

ABOVE: Domhnall O'Donoghue (left) in 'Ros na Run'.