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BBC Short Story Award shortlist revealed; festivals in Dalkey, Dublin, Bere Island and Clifden

BBC Short Story Award shortlist revealed; festivals in Dalkey, Dublin, Bere Island and Clifden

A preview of tomorrow’s books pages and a roundup of the latest literary news

By Martin DoyleFri Sept 08 2023 - 17:17

Little Island is first Irish publisher to have Kirkus Prize finalist; Moses McKenzie wins Hawthornden Prize

Little Island is first Irish publisher to have Kirkus Prize finalist; Moses McKenzie wins Hawthornden Prize

Books newsletter: a preview of Saturday’s pages and a wrap of the latest literary news

By Martin DoyleFri Sept 01 2023 - 18:02

Alice Winn wins Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize; Danielle Jawando awarded YA Book Prize

Alice Winn wins Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize; Danielle Jawando awarded YA Book Prize

Books newsletter: a summary of the latest literary news and a preview of tomorrow’s pages

By Martin DoyleFri Aug 25 2023 - 16:22

An Post renews Irish Book Awards sponsorship; Spiritual Wounds by Síobhra Aiken wins Whitfield Prize

An Post renews Irish Book Awards sponsorship; Spiritual Wounds by Síobhra Aiken wins Whitfield Prize

Books newsletter: a preview of tomorrow’s pages and a wrap of the latest literary news

By Martin DoyleFri Aug 18 2023 - 12:56

Dara McAnulty makes Wainwright shortlist; new chair and director for Listowel Writers’ Week

Dara McAnulty makes Wainwright shortlist; new chair and director for Listowel Writers’ Week

Books newsletter: A preview of Saturday’s pages and a roundup of the latest literary news

By Martin DoyleThu Aug 10 2023 - 17:15

Booksellers appeal for support in Budget; five Irish writers on Polari Prize longlists

Booksellers appeal for support in Budget; five Irish writers on Polari Prize longlists

Books newsletter: a preview of Saturday’s pages and a round-up of the latest literary news

By Martin DoyleFri Jul 28 2023 - 14:46

Sophie White wins Shirley Jackson Award; Write by the Sea and Murder One festival line-ups revealed

Sophie White wins Shirley Jackson Award; Write by the Sea and Murder One festival line-ups revealed

Books newsletter: a round-up of the latest literary news and a preview of Saturday’s pages

By Martin DoyleThu Jul 20 2023 - 17:13

Michael Magee and Colin Walsh shortlisted for Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize

Michael Magee and Colin Walsh shortlisted for Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize

Books newsletter: a preview of Saturday’s books pages and a round-up of the latest literary news

By Martin DoyleThu Jul 13 2023 - 10:13

Irish writers protest over Victoria Amelina’s murder; Edge Hill Prize longlist; Michael McLaverty story award

Irish writers protest over Victoria Amelina’s murder; Edge Hill Prize longlist; Michael McLaverty story award

Books newsletter: a round-up of the latest literary news and a preview of Saturday’s pages

By Martin DoyleThu Jul 06 2023 - 16:56

Colm Tóibín, Louise Kennedy and Ciarán Folan win prizes; four Irish poets on Forward shortlists

Colm Tóibín, Louise Kennedy and Ciarán Folan win prizes; four Irish poets on Forward shortlists

Books newsletter: a round-up of the latest literary news and a preview of Saturday’s pages

By Martin DoyleFri Jun 30 2023 - 10:43

New Irish festival for Switzerland; Yoto Carnegie Medal winners; Encore Award for Daisy Hildyard

New Irish festival for Switzerland; Yoto Carnegie Medal winners; Encore Award for Daisy Hildyard

Books newsletter: a preview of Saturday’s pages and a round-up of the latest literary news

By Martin DoyleThu Jun 22 2023 - 16:42

Paterson Joseph wins Christopher Bland Prize; Niall McDevitt celebrated; Giggler gets the musical treatment

Paterson Joseph wins Christopher Bland Prize; Niall McDevitt celebrated; Giggler gets the musical treatment

Books newsletter: A roundup of the latest literary news and a preview of this Saturday’s books pages

By Martin DoyleThu Jun 08 2023 - 12:15

Patricia Forde is new Laureate na nÓg; Michelle Gallen’s Factory Girls shortlisted for Encore Award

Patricia Forde is new Laureate na nÓg; Michelle Gallen’s Factory Girls shortlisted for Encore Award

Books newsletter: A round-up of the latest literary news and a preview of Saturday’s books pages

By Martin DoyleThu Jun 01 2023 - 16:42

Leopold O’Shea wins Stinging Fly story competition; Girls Who Slay Monsters wins children’s book prize

Leopold O’Shea wins Stinging Fly story competition; Girls Who Slay Monsters wins children’s book prize

Books newsletter: a round-up of the latest literary news and a preview of Saturday’s books pages

By Martin DoyleThu May 25 2023 - 09:00

Louise Kennedy wins best debut at British Book Awards; line-ups announced for Borris and UCD festivals

Louise Kennedy wins best debut at British Book Awards; line-ups announced for Borris and UCD festivals

Books newsletter: a round-up of the latest literary news and a preview of Saturday’s books pages

By Martin DoyleFri May 19 2023 - 12:38

Books newsletter: Victoria Adukwei Bulley wins 2023 Pollard International Poetry Prize

Books newsletter: Victoria Adukwei Bulley wins 2023 Pollard International Poetry Prize

A preview of Saturday's page sand a round-up of the latest literary news

By Martin DoyleThu May 04 2023 - 10:43

Dalkey Book Festival reveals line-up; Mercier Press shortlisted for IPA Prix Voltaire

Dalkey Book Festival reveals line-up; Mercier Press shortlisted for IPA Prix Voltaire

A preview of Saturday’s books pages and a round-up of the latest literary news

By Martin DoyleFri Apr 21 2023 - 15:55

Seán Hewitt on Ondaatje Prize longlist; West Cork Literary Festival; Arts and Minds Festival

Seán Hewitt on Ondaatje Prize longlist; West Cork Literary Festival; Arts and Minds Festival

A preview of Saturday’s books pages and a round-up of the latest literary news

By Martin DoyleFri Apr 14 2023 - 11:48

Pigott Prize picks Tara Bergin, Nithy Kasa, Tom French; Lucy Caldwell, Adrian Duncan make history

Pigott Prize picks Tara Bergin, Nithy Kasa, Tom French; Lucy Caldwell, Adrian Duncan make history

A preview of Saturday’s books pages and a round-up of the latest literary news

By Martin DoyleThu Apr 06 2023 - 05:00

Books newsletter: Sara Baume shortlisted for £20,000 Dylan Thomas Prize

Books newsletter: Sara Baume shortlisted for £20,000 Dylan Thomas Prize

A round-up of the latest literary news and preview of Saturday’s books pages

By Martin DoyleThu Mar 23 2023 - 09:00

BBA shortlists: Louise Kennedy, Maggie O’Farrell, Yeva Skalietska, New Island, Halfway Up the Stairs

BBA shortlists: Louise Kennedy, Maggie O’Farrell, Yeva Skalietska, New Island, Halfway Up the Stairs

A round-up of the latest literary news and a preview of Saturday’s books pages

By Martin DoyleFri Mar 17 2023 - 09:00

Nine-way auction for Roisín O’Donnell’s debut novel; comedy success for IWC novel fair winner

Nine-way auction for Roisín O’Donnell’s debut novel; comedy success for IWC novel fair winner

A preview of Saturday’s books pages and round-up of the latest literary news

By Martin DoyleThu Mar 09 2023 - 12:00

Books newsletter: awards for Emilie Pine and Amy Devereux and a shortlisting for Michelle Gallen

Books newsletter: awards for Emilie Pine and Amy Devereux and a shortlisting for Michelle Gallen

A round-up of the latest literary news and a preview of Saturday’s pages

By Martin DoyleThu Mar 02 2023 - 12:01

Books newsletter: Irish bookshops and publishers on awards shortlists

Books newsletter: Irish bookshops and publishers on awards shortlists

A preview of Saturday’s books pages and a round-up of the latest literary news

By Martin DoyleFri Feb 17 2023 - 09:00

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