Andrew Rynne

Dr. Andrew Rynne is a retired Irish surgeon and medical practitioner, notable for his contributions to the field of medicine and his advocacy work in Ireland. He is the founder of Clane General Hospital in County Kildare and was the first vasectomy specialist in the Republic of Ireland, known for his progressive views on birth control.

Early Life and Education

Born on May 18, 1942, in Prosperous, County Kildare, Rynne comes from a family of writers and scholars. He attended the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland from 1961 to 1968 and later emigrated to Canada, where he completed an internship at Hamilton Civic Hospital.

Career Highlights

Rynne began his medical practice in Ontario before returning to Ireland in 1974 to establish a general practice in Clane. He became involved with the Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA) in 1975 and was known for his civil disobedience regarding contraception laws, notably selling condoms in 1984. His career also included a significant incident in 1990 when he was shot by a former patient, an event that garnered media attention.

Publications

Dr. Rynne has authored several books, including:

• Smoking is Your Decision (1982)
• Abortion: The Irish Question (1983)
• The Vasectomy Doctor (2005)
• The Reverend Psychopath (2023), a biography about Rev. Samuel Cotton.
• The Foxhunter, a novel based on true events related to medical negligence, which is set to be published soon.

Current Work

As a freelance author, Dr. Rynne offers medical, surgical, and scientific insights to writers across various genres. He actively engages with the public through interviews and social media platforms, sharing his expertise and experiences from his extensive career in medicine.1234