The spinning heart

Set in the aftermath of Ireland's economic collapse, The Spinning Heart tells the story of a small town reeling from unemployment, ghost estates, and a rogue property developer who has fled.

Through 21 distinct monologues from residents—men, women, and children—Donal Ryan explores themes of mental health, family tensions, masculinity, deception, and resilience, weaving individual struggles into a poignant portrait of contemporary rural Ireland.