top of page
Dr Andrew Rynne

Pioneer, Doctor, author

Dr Andrew Rynne

Dr Andrew Rynne has spent a lifetime defying conventions. He introduced vasectomy to Ireland, challenged Church and state to expand contraceptive access, founded a private hospital and survived a near‑fatal shooting. He now chronicles as an author with a keen eye for injustice.

SEE ANDREW'S BOOKS
Dr Andrew Rynne_edited_edited.jpg

Pioneer, Doctor, author

Dr Andrew Rynne

Dr Andrew Rynne has spent a lifetime defying conventions. He introduced vasectomy to Ireland, challenged Church and state to expand contraceptive access, founded a private hospital and survived a near‑fatal shooting. He now chronicles as an author with a keen eye for injustice.

EXPLORE

Books, Life & Media

Andrew J. Rynne was born in 1942 in County Kildare into a literary family. He trained in medicine in Dublin, worked as a doctor and coroner in Canada and returned to Ireland in 1974 to open a practice in Clane. There, he began offering contraception and vasectomy services in defiance of prevailing law and custom. His actions brought legal consequences, public attention and lasting change.

In this television interview, Dr Andrew Rynne reflects on the story behind The Vasectomy Doctor, discussing the events, challenges, and public response that shaped this period of his life and work.

Watch the documentary
kindest-optimized-2.webp

The Kindest Cut

A personal and professional account of vasectomy in Ireland, set against decades of legal restriction, public opposition, and changing social attitudes.

Learn More
foxhunter-optimized-2.webp

The Foxhunter

A detailed account of a right to die case, exploring the legal, medical, and human questions at the centre of one of Ireland’s most sensitive debates.

Learn More
reverend-optimized-2.webp

The Reverend Psychopath

An investigation into clerical abuse in Ireland, examining how power, trust, and institutional silence allowed harm to persist over time.

Learn More
About

A life shaped by medicine, conviction, and consequence.

Born in County Kildare in 1942, Dr Andrew Rynne’s life has moved between medicine, public controversy, and writing. His work in Ireland challenged established norms around contraception and vasectomy, placing him at the centre of legal, social, and ethical debate. Alongside this, his later writing reflects a continued engagement with justice, memory, and lived experience.

Explore More
Illustration of Andrews childhood home.webp
the journal

News, Travel, Life, and Current Work

the journal

News, Travel, Life, and Current Work

Stay Connected to Andrew’s Work

Receive occasional updates on new writing, articles, and appearances, along with reflections on the cases and questions that continue to shape his work.

bottom of page