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Irish writers to join American horror legend at Cheltenham Literature Festival

Stanley Tucci, Stephen King and Bono are among the stars confirmed to appear at this year’s Cheltenham Literature Festival. First held in 1949, The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival is the world’s oldest literature festival ...

14 Aug 2022 at 21:53

National News

‘We are all in her debt’: Writers pay tribute to 'fearless' Edna O’Brien

Tributes are continuing to pour in for Edna O’Brien, the pioneering writer, who died aged 93 after a long illness. Best known for her sharp observations on the repression of women in a conservative society and the erotic adventures of young women ...

29 Jul 2024 at 15:36

Arts & Entertainment

Graham Norton announces new novel Frankie

Comedian and TV host Graham Norton has announced his new novel will be published in September. The new novel from the bestselling author will take us from a small-town in conservative Ireland in the 1940s to the dazzling art scene of 1960s New ...

21 Mar 2024 at 15:24

National News

Edna O’Brien remembered as ‘brave writer’

Tributes have continued for acclaimed Irish novelist Edna O’Brien following her death at the age of 93. The author died peacefully on Saturday following a long illness, a statement from her agent and publishing house said. O’Brien – a ...

29 Jul 2024 at 13:52

National News

New literary work to 'cross boundaries and build bridges'

A LITERARY pamphlet will celebrate the exploration of gender, identity, memory and form - just in time for Limerick Pride Weekend. Produced by Poetry Ireland and funded by the Arts Council of Ireland, Trumpet 12 was guest-edited by ...

04 Jul 2023 at 13:10

What's On

Donal Ryan's new novel to be published this summer

Donal Ryan is set to publish his X novel, one which might send your heart spinning - or, crack it in two. This August, the Limerick lecturer will release his eighth book, titled Heart, be At Peace. A sequel to his debut The ...

03 Apr 2024 at 14:22

Northern Ireland

Poet Michael Longley touched souls with just a few words, funeral hears

Acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley managed to touch the souls of people with just a few words, his funeral has heard. President of Ireland Michael D Higgins was among mourners who joined Longley’s family at Saturday’s ...

01 Feb 2025 at 15:42

National News

Shortlists announced for the Irish-Language Book of the Year Publishing Awards

READERS will be “spoiled for choice” with the books shortlisted for the Irish-Language Book of the Year Publishing Awards. In conjunction with Foras na Gaeilge, the awards were announced live on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta ...

15 Aug 2023 at 10:51

Arts & Entertainment

New Seamus Heaney Centre to open next year

Queen’s University Belfast has announced a £4.9 million new landmark venue for the Seamus Heaney Centre, which will open for staff, students and the public early next year. The reimagined space at the listed buildings ...

21 Aug 2023 at 15:39

National News

2023 Booker Prize longlist ‘defined by its freshness’ as nominees announced

A novel written from the perspective of a neurodivergent protagonist is among the 13 books making up the 2023 Booker Prize longlist. The prestigious prize recognises pieces of fiction from around the world. This year ...

01 Aug 2023 at 11:54

Arts & Entertainment

'Bleak, enigmatic work' of Irish writer influenced new winner of Nobel Prize in literature

The latest winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature has cited Irish writer Samuel Beckett's "bleak, enigmatic work" as an influence on his minimalist style. Beckett was the 1969 Nobel literature laureate. Jon Fosse, ...

05 Oct 2023 at 16:56

National News

Acclaimed novelist Joseph O'Connor celebrates Bloomsday with a dip

TO CELEBRATE Bloomsday, acclaimed novelist and Joyce aficionado Joseph O’Connor started the day by taking a dip. Joseph was 18 when he first "tried to read" Ulysses - and he disliked it. It was only after being ...

16 Jun 2023 at 18:30

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