Joe Riley, is an 84-year-old author originally from Pound Street in Kilrush, now living in Southport, UK.

Joe has dedicated his later years to preserving and reimagining the stories of his hometown through a series of powerful books.

His latest release, The Quiet Man from Scattery Island, is a gripping, action-packed thriller that blends military suspense with heartfelt Irish storytelling. Set along the beautiful Shannon Estuary and West Clare, it’s a tale of redemption, justice, and home.

Joe has written four books about Kilrush, from vivid memoirs of life in the 1940s and ‘50s to ghost stories, and now this compelling fictional thriller.

Time is precious for Joe, who’s been told he has just months to live.

To discuss this further Alan Morrissey was joined by, Joe Riley, author from Kilrush.