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‘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 in ...

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 York,...

21 Mar 2024 at 15:24

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 Spinning Heart, Donal’s ...

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 service in All Souls ...

01 Feb 2025 at 15:42

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 in University Road and ...

21 Aug 2023 at 15:39

Northern Ireland

‘Deep sadness’ following death of Belfast poet Michael Longley

Deep sadness has been expressed following the death of Belfast poet Michael Longley. Mr Longley died at the age of 85 in hospital on Wednesday. He won a number of awards for his writing throughout his life including the TS Eliot Prize, the ...

23 Jan 2025 at 14:22

Arts & Entertainment

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 ...

11 Aug 2022 at 11:00

National News

More political leaders should read Prophet Song: Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon has said she wishes more UK political leaders would read Paul Lynch’s Booker Prize-winning novel Prophet Song. Ms Sturgeon, a former Scottish first minister, also said she wishes that more political leaders read fiction ...

19 Aug 2024 at 09:36

National News

Bono calls on the UK to ‘lead’ the world again

U2 frontman Bono has urged the UK to start leading the world again after claiming the Government has been overtaken by “free market fundamentalists”. The Irish singer praised successive UK governments for helping tackle world debt, ...

17 Oct 2022 at 11:16

National News

'We need you' - Bono calls on the UK to start leading the world again

17 Oct 2022 at 12:20

Northern Ireland

Funeral of Belfast poet Michael Longley to take place

The funeral of acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley will take place later. Mr Longley died in hospital at the age of 85 on January 22. His funeral is to take place in All Souls Church in Belfast followed by a private committal ...

01 Feb 2025 at 02:45

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Waterford man makes final ten of this year's RTÉ Short Story Competition

A Waterford native and secondary school teacher and writer based in Kilkenny managed to reach the final ten of this year's 'RTÉ Short Story Competition', as the overall winner was announced today. Paul Boyle, originally from ...

28 Sept 2021 at 21:57

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