Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Author Tom McAndrew joins Ireland AM to discuss his debut novel Doocey Half-Sees Whodunnit, a cosy Irish crime story inspired by his own experience of living with severe sight loss.
Tom reveals how his visually impaired detective, Shamie Doocey, relies on his hearing, instincts and sharp mind to solve mysteries, turning what many see as a limitation into a unique strength. He also shares his own journey with sight loss, the operations that helped preserve his vision, and how modern technology made it possible to fulfil his lifelong dream of becoming an author.
Plus, why an American publisher has already commissioned a trilogy, and what's next for Doocey.
Broadcast on 28/07/2026
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Author Tom McAndrew joins Ireland AM to discuss his debut novel Doocey Half-Sees Whodunnit, a cosy Irish crime story inspired by his own experience of living with severe sight loss.
Tom reveals how his visually impaired detective, Shamie Doocey, relies on his hearing, instincts and sharp mind to solve mysteries, turning what many see as a limitation into a unique strength. He also shares his own journey with sight loss, the operations that helped preserve his vision, and how modern technology made it possible to fulfil his lifelong dream of becoming an author.
Plus, why an American publisher has already commissioned a trilogy, and what's next for Doocey.
Broadcast on 28/07/2026
Subscribe to Ireland AM for more exclusive videos: bit.ly/4cZifj3
FOLLOW US:
facebook.com/IrelandAMVMTV
instagram.com/irelandamvmtv
tiktok.com/@irelandamvmtv
MORE ABOUT IRELAND AM:
Welcome to the official Ireland AM Channel! We are Ireland's biggest breakfast show live weekdays from 7am-10am & weekends from 9am-12pm on Virgin Media Play & Virgin Media One. Join us as we explore various news topics of interests while guests open up for interviews that cover a multitude of subjects such as politics, food and human interest!
#IrelandAM #TomMcAndrew #DooceyHalfSeesWhodunnit #SightLoss #VisualImpairment #IrishAuthor #CrimeBooks #CosyCrime #Books #IrishBooks #AuthorInterview #DisabilityAwareness
