Pollard poetry prize shortlist revealed
Books newsletter: Authorsâ Club Best First Novel Award; Irish Writers Centre events; ACIS award for Arlen House; ClĂł Iar-Chonnacht and CĂșirt turn 40; Seachtain na Gaeilge
Des Bishop preaches to the faithful in show packed with family, relationships and Catholic karaoke
Irish-American comedianâs latest set lacks a strong theme, providing more of a status update on his life
âJennifer Johnston leaves a significant legacyâ: President leads tributes to author
How Many Miles To Babylon author remembered by Michael D Higgins and fellow writers
New Irish publisher on International Booker Prize longlist
Sligo in 2021, published Thereâs a Monster Behind the Door by GaĂ«lle BĂ©lem, translated by Karen Fleetwood and LaĂ«titia Saint-Loubert
Author SeĂĄn Farrell: âDermot Bolger said there was a whiff of silage off my novel. I think that was a complimentâ
The novelist on his debut novel, Frogs for Watchdogs; Raymond Chandlerâs writing advice; and why he would not invite any writers to his dinner party
Kevin Barry and Ferdia Lennon on Walter Scott Prize longlist
Books newsletter: a preview of Saturdayâs pages; Bookseller of the Year; Young Writer of the Year; Louise OâNeillâs six-figure deal; Limerick poetry night; Children of the Famine Trilogy
Roisin Meaney: âIâm well on my way to being crowned Crazy Cat Lady of West Clareâ
The novelist on producing 22 novels in 21 years, her regard for kindness, and the slogan that won her a car
Four Irish writers on Carnegie longlists
Books newsletter: screen deals; UL Creative Writing Festival; Ennis Book Club Festival; Womenâs Prize for Non-Fiction; ILF Dublin agent dates
Valentineâs Day love letters: poems to celebrate the love of your life
Dive into this collection of verse that captures the passion of affection
Eimear McBride: âWhen my brother died, it was not only losing him but losing all the illusions that you were going to be safeâ
Having abandoned the pursuit of a career in acting after her brotherâs death, the author came to the realisation that she wanted to be a creator, not an interpreter
Author Rachel Donohue: âI needed to write to tell my children something about what I thought of the worldâ
The author on her new novel, The Glass House; her penchant for writing âwhy-done-itsâ; and the rawness of the teen years
Paul Muldoon appointed Saoi of AosdĂĄna
Books newsletter: a preview of tomorrowâs pages and a round-up of the latest news
Novelist Emma Healey: âThereâs an idea that painting all the roofs in the world white would reduce the global temperatureâ
The author of Sweat on her plan to save Earth, her least favourite quote, and Colm TĂłibĂnâs shapely writing
Trinity Library showcases modern greats
Books newsletter: a preview of Saturdayâs pages and round-up of the latest news
RoisĂn OâDonnell: âI became hyper-aware of the manipulative language used by abusive partners. I wanted to cut through thatâ
The author on Nesting, her novel about coercive control; her complicated identity; and misogyny on social media