When I started school in Dublin, it was nice to see people from different cultures and different backgrounds. [ Adiba Jaigirdar Q&A: ‘I love balancing some of the heavier themes in my work with lighter moments’Opens in new window ]Ireland is a great place to be a writer. It feels almost like it shouldn’t happen in Ireland, because Ireland has faced colonialism, has faced discrimination in a worldwide way. I’ve always hoped that Irish people and Ireland in general know better and don’t fall for being anti-immigrant and racist. This interview, part of a series about well-known people’s lives and relationship with Ireland, was edited for clarity and length.

Source: The Irish Times January 16, 2026 06:15 UTC