Irish writers

Barcelona, by Mary Costello

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Read an extract from award-winning author Mary Costello’s latest short story collection, ‘Barcelona’

A woman known for her short story prowess, Mary Costello’s ‘Barcelona’ is a thorough examination of the human…

By Sarah Gill

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My Career: Screenwriter and theatre-maker Sian Ní Mhuirí

Sian Ní Mhuirí is an Irish screenwriter, theatre-maker and poet. In 2013, she founded Super Paua – a…

By Sian Ní Mhuirí

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My Career: Spoken word poet Felispeaks

Poet; performer; playwright; Nigerian-born, Longford-based spoken word poet Felicia Olusanya (a.k.a. Felispeaks) has spent years carefully honing her…

By Felicia Olusanya

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My Career: Writer and editor Paul McLauchlan

Paul McLauchlan is a freelance writer, editor and copywriter based in Cork. Covering fashion since the tender age…

By Paul McLauchlan

irish books

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4 brilliant Irish books worth reading again this long weekend

If you would rather spend the August bank holiday weekend tucked up at home than out on the…

By Jennifer McShane

poet and writer Emily Cooper

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The Writing Shed: Emily Cooper on her creative space, her writing routine and everything in between

Irish poet and prose writer Emily Cooper speaks to Sophie Grenham about Greek Mythology, writer's block and her…

By Sophie Grenham

Victoria Kennefick

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The Writing Shed: Poet Victoria Kennefick on her most-read books, Kennys Bookshop and her godfather’s blue cardigan

Just completing her debut, 'Eat or We Both Starve', poet Victoria Kennefick on her creative space, her writing…

By Sophie Grenham

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3 brilliant Irish books worth reading in the sunshine

Planning a lazy day in the sun? Why not start a gripping Irish book al fresco as we…

By Jennifer McShane

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Why we’re all suffering from 21st century busyness

The term burnout was first coined for people in “high-stress” careers, but author Deirdre Sullivan, who juggles writing…

By IMAGE

essay collections

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6 brilliant essay collections for when you can’t commit to a whole book

Time these days is a contradiction. Slow-moving, yet somehow passing in the blink of an eye. From home-schooling…

By Jennifer McShane

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Your next 8 unputdownable summer reads are here

Our summer of freedom is here... and while we may not be sitting poolside, these books are worth…

By Jennifer McShane

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4 more brilliant books you need to read next

By Jennifer McShane