It’s almost the end of March, and as my small way of celebrating everything Irish I thought I’d highlight 20 crime series set in Ireland. I normally participate in “Reading Ireland Month“, but this year, due to being away for half the month, I opted out.
The Cormac Reilly series by Dervla McTiernan
The Inspector Tom Reynolds series by Jo Spain
The Detective Lottie Parker series by Patricia Gibney
The Katie Maguire series by Graham Masterton
The Nora Gavin series by Erin Hart
The Inspector Devlin series by Brian McGilloway
The D.S. Lucy Black series by Brian McGilloway
The Dublin Murder Squad series by Tana French
The Dr. Kate Pearson series by Louise Phillips
The Jack Lennon investigations by Neville Stuart
The DCI Serena Flanagan series by Neville Stuart
The Sean Duffy series by Adrian McGinty
The Paula Maguire series by Claire McGowan
The Cathy Connolly series by Sam Blake
The Jack Taylor series by Ken Bruen
The D.S. Claire Boyle series by Sinéad Crowley
The Quirke series by Benjamin Black
The Joe Swallow series by Conor Brady
The Dublin Murder mysteries by Valerie Keogh
The Maureen Lyons series by David Pearson
Have you read any of these series?
Which do YOU recommend?
Are you intimidated by a series that has more than four or five books in it?
Fictionophile 
Thanks for this comprehensive survey.. Now to start a series..
Stay well
Regards Thom
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Thanks Thom. I will try to do several posts like this which highlight crime fiction series from several different countries. I’d love to hear your choice, and if you enjoy it.
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Great post Lynne. I had planned on reading a few for Reading Ireland month, but had committed to some other reads so did not get to them. I have read at least one from the Cormac Reilly and Lottie Parker series. I enjoyed them both and want to read more.
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I don’t usually read series, but the ones in Ireland sound good.
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If you’re not a series reader Davida, I suggest you begin with a small one. The Dervla McTiernan books are a great way to start.
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Well… actually… I’ve decided to start the Veronica Speedwell series by Deanna Raybourn, after two authors recommended them to me. There are five so far, and I just got the first one in the mail. We shall see…
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I’ve not read that one but sincerely hope that you enjoy it.
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So many set in Ireland!
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True! Wait until you see my Scotland post Carol. LOL
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😍😍😍
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I love the Jo Spain series. They are all brilliant!
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High on my TBR Joanne. Thanks. 📚👍☘
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I LOVE this post. Thank you.
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I’m so glad Joyce. You’re welcome. 👍😍📚☘
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I have read several of the series and enjoyed learning about new ones. I am eager for the McTiernan to come out where I live.
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The McTiernan series is a favourite of mine Joyce.
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Great lists!
I’ve read all of the Cormac Reilly and Sean Duffy series, both of which I’d recommend, plus some titles from a few of the others.
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I always appreciate recommendations. Thanks so much.
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Hi. In a related subject: my wife and I have been watching the Sherlock series that starred Benedict Cumberbatch. Have you seen it? It originally was on the BBC. Pretty good series. Very lively and well-acted. I have trouble keeping up with the plots, though!
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Haven’t seen it Neil, but I will add it to my list. With all this staying home, surely I’ll get to it soon. Thanks.
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This is such a great resource Lynne, thank you! I love the Tana French series and am really keen to try Sinead Crowley’s work. Thanks for taking part.
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A pleasure Cathy ☘📚
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I’ve read a couple of these (The Cormac Reilly and Cathy Connolly series) and enjoyed them both but my favourite by far is the Tom Reynolds series.
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Thanks for sharing your recommendations Cathy. ☘📚
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Fabulous post Lynne!!
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Thank-you Mairead. 👍📚☘
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