Lighting Candles

"Lighting Candles" offers a riveting account of Manny McDonnell’s tumultuous journey through the Irish Troubles and subsequent criminal underworld. From a young age, he was deeply involved in paramilitary activities, but his experiences ultimately led to disillusionment and a shift toward a different path. The memoir explores his complex relationships with gangland figures and his efforts to find redemption, highlighting the possibility of starting anew despite a turbulent past.