Paul Howard (writer)

Paul Howard
Born (1971-01-06) 6 January 1971
London, United Kingdom
Pen nameRoss O'Carroll-Kelly
OccupationNovelist, playwright, journalist
CitizenshipIrish
GenreComic novel
Years active1988–present
Notable worksRoss O'Carroll-Kelly
SpouseMary McCarthy

Paul Howard (born 6 January 1971) is an Irish journalist, author and comedy writer. He is best known as the creator of the cult character Ross O'Carroll-Kelly, a fictional Dublin 4 "rugby jock".