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Alan English, Paul Kimmage and David Walsh in Dublin last year. INPHO/Billy Stickland

Paul Kimmage quits Brian O'Driscoll book, publishers confirm

Alan English will complete the Ireland star’s autobiography.

PAUL KIMMAGE HAS resigned as the ghostwriter of Brian O’Driscoll’s much-anticipated autobiography.

“Penguin Ireland regretfully accepts the resignation of Paul Kimmage as ghost-writer on this project,” a statement reads.”

Alan English, a friend and former colleague of Kimmage’s, will complete the project.

“I am delighted to work with Brian on his autobiography. It is a privilege to work with such a talented, professional Irish sportsman,” the Limerick Leader editor says.

O’Driscoll adds: “I have enjoyed working with Paul over the last few years and it is unfortunate that we cannot complete this project together. However, I look forward to working with Alan.”

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