Noel O’Regan shortlisted for James Tait Black Fiction Prize
Kerry author Noel O'Regan is one of four authors shortlisted for the prestigious James Tait Black Fiction Prize Congratulations to author Noel O’Regan who is shortlisted for this year’s James Tait Black Fiction Prize for his debut novel Though the Bodies Fall (Granta).
Stephen Rea to narrate A Conspiracy of Lies
A Conspiracy of Lies audio book coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings Mercier Press has announced that Stephen Rea is the narrator of their latest audiobook A Conspiracy of Lies by Frank Connolly. The release, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings,...
Ireland’s most famous on-the-run mythological couple—an extract from The Whispering Land
An extract from The Whispering Land, Myths, Legends and Lore from the Wild Atlantic Way by Carsten Krieger Before the actual purpose of the Neolithic tombs was discovered, they were considered to be the overnight refuges for Ireland’s most famous on-the-run mythological couple. The structures were...
Verse gives you the words you didn’t have—C.G Moore on sexual assault and his new book Trigger
Ruth Ennis talks to author C.G Moore about Trigger, his new book which examines consent and the aftermath of sexual assault Content warning: This article includes discussion about sexual assault. C. G. Moore's debut novel was Fall Out (UCLan Publishing, 2020)....
Walks and talks for spring with Dublin Book Festival
Walks and talks are on the spring menu with Dublin Book Festival Spotlight The Dublin Book Festival Spotlight is well underway with its spring programme, and there are some lovely events to see you into the summer (yes, summer is on the way, despite the Irish weather...
A powerful anti-war novel and an immense achievement—Saighdiúir, by Cathal Ó Searcaigh
Saighdiúir|Cathal Ó Searcaigh|Leabhar Breac Cathal Ó Searcaigh displays an imaginative and inspiring mastery of language by Cathal Póirtéir Cathal Ó Searcaigh has been hailed as one of the most important Irish language poets of his generation since he arrived on...
Applications open for Irish Writers Centre/Belfast Book Festival Young Writer Delegates
Applications open for the Irish Writers Centre/Belfast Book Festival Young Writer Delegates 2024 Are you a writer aged between 18-26 living on the island of Ireland? The Irish Writers Centre in partnership with The Belfast Book Festival might have the opportunity for you. Applications...
Poetry Happening—Catherine Gander reads from Matches
Catherine Gander reads "They Have to Really Want to Change" from her new collection, Matches (Verve Poetry Press) https://youtu.be/WDgnTep6B5Q
Michel Déon Prize for non-fiction open for nominations
Nominations invited for the prestigious Michel Déon Prize The 2024 Michel Déon Prize for non-fiction is now open. Nominations are invited for the best non-fiction book published in the last two years by a writer living in Ireland. The eligible categories are autobiography, biography, cultural studies,...
Remembering the magnetic Malachy McCourt
Never say "you never," never say "you always"—Seán Carlson pays tribute to the magnetic Malachy McCourt by Seán Carlson As an unhappy crowd of quiz-night patrons waited for a belated lineup of poets, playwrights, and other aspirant writers to clear out from a brightly lit...
