The Irish Times

New schools ‘struggling’ to fill libraries due to cut in books grant

Campaign launched to reinstate primary school library fund abolished 15 years ago

Mon Sept 20 2021 - 06:00

Roddy Doyle, Sarah Crossan and Shane Hegarty on the role songs play in their craft

Tue Jun 01 2021 - 05:00

From Dublin's St Patrick’s Festival to Kilkenny Tradfest and a Co Wicklow slime lab

Thu Mar 14 2019 - 06:00

It’s hard not to be bamboozled by the choice on offer. Here’s a selection of the best bits

Wed Sept 19 2018 - 14:42

Among the nominees are Ryan Tubridy, Cecelia Ahern, John Banville, Molly McCloskey, Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen

Thu Nov 02 2017 - 12:42

Award-winning writers and newcomers provide a rich selection for younger readers

Sat Feb 18 2017 - 04:00

Claire Hennessy reports on last weekend’s inaugural Irish YA convention, a fan event but one rich in debate and author insights

Tue Oct 27 2015 - 11:59

A revamped list of texts has been brought in at secondary level. But is it too modern?

Wed Sept 02 2015 - 06:00