Paul Mercier (playwright)

Paul Mercier (born 1958 in Dublin) is an Irish playwright[1] screenwriter, film and theatre director.

[4] His work is known for its gritty poetic realism and examination of ordinary, contemporary Irish life.

[5][6] Paul Mercier's work is known for what Irish journalist Fintan O'Toole calls its "inclusive dramatic vision".

Paul Mercier has written and directed the following plays for the Passion Machine Theatre Company,[11] founded in 1984.

[5][14]His work for The Abbey Theatre includes: He has written and directed two plays in the Irish language for the Irish language theatre company Fíbín[22] Paul Mercier has written and directed three award-winning short films: He has directed and adapted for the screen his much-loved play[28] for Fiach Mac Conghail and Cuan Mac Conghail's Brother Films[29] For his own film production company An Pointe Productions: He was the director and co-creator of the celebrated TG4 TV series, Aifric (2006, 2007, 2008).