Literature

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Edna O’Brien remembered as ‘brave writer’

Edna O’Brien remembered as ‘brave writer’

Mon, 29 Jul, 2024

The author died peacefully on Saturday following a long illness, a statement from her agent and publishing house said.
Mayo to welcome Laureate na nÓg’s Whole Wild World Bus Tour

Mayo to welcome Laureate na nÓg’s Whole Wild World Bus Tour

Wed, 10 Apr, 2024

Children in Belmullet, Newport, Louisburgh and Westport will welcome a first-of-its-kind creative roadshow led by Laureate na nÓg Patricia Forde next week.
Shirley-Anne McMillan named as Children’s Writing Fellow for Northern Ireland

Shirley-Anne McMillan named as Children’s Writing Fellow for Northern Ireland

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

The Co Down novelist will be based at the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s University Belfast for two years.
Booker Prize: Paul Lynch wins for his novel about Ireland descending into chaos

Booker Prize: Paul Lynch wins for his novel about Ireland descending into chaos

Sun, 26 Nov, 2023

The 46-year-old, who lives in Dublin, was presented with his trophy during a ceremony in London
Booker Prize: Irish author Paul Lynch says making shortlist is ‘transformative’ for career

Booker Prize: Irish author Paul Lynch says making shortlist is ‘transformative’ for career

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

The Irish author reflected on being declared cancer free, authoritarianism and being on the prestigious shortlist.
Booker Prize: Irish authors Paul Lynch and Paul Murray on 2023 shortlist

Booker Prize: Irish authors Paul Lynch and Paul Murray on 2023 shortlist

Thu, 21 Sep, 2023

Alongside them are three North American writers and a British novelist.

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