Darraghs’ first novel for adults, Future Popes of Ireland, was published by 4th Estate/Harper Collins in 2018 and short-listed for Novel of the Year at the Irish Book Awards and long-listed for the Desmond Elliott prize.

He also writes plays and stories for children – his fantasy novel, The Keeper, was short-listed for Children’s Book of the Year at the 2013 Irish Book Awards and he is currently working with scientists from Durham University to write a story for children about climate change.