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P.M. Lane

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Author of The Fields of Athenry – An Gorta Mór, Dubai Destiny, Tin Town, Bermuda Bound, Tales of the World Cup and other works.

Born in Ireland, he has lived in London, Bermuda, the UAE and Outback Australia. He now lives in Sydney Australia, from where he travels extensively around the Asia-Pacific region. Lane is a passionate traveller spending extended periods in South America, particularly Cuba and Mexico, and working across multiple continents including Australia, Europe, Asia, USA and the Middle East.

Lane writes deeply researched historical fiction that brings the human stories of the past to life.

With a lifelong interest in Irish history, migration, and the enduring legacy of the Great Famine, Lane’s latest work focuses on ordinary ...more

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The Fields of Athenry – An Gorta Mór

Happy St Patrick’s Day to everyone here ☘️

I’ve just released a historical novel inspired by the famous Irish ballad The Fields of Athenry.

The Fields of Athenry – An Gorta Mór tells the story of a young Irish family separated during the Great Famine — with journeys that stretch from Ireland to Australia and America.

Like many Irish stories, it’s about exile, endurance, love and the ties of family th Read more of this blog post »

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Published on March 15, 2026 22:56

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