Colin Barrett: ‘My biggest fear was who’s going to want to read stories about lads in chip shops in small towns?’
The author’s writing, including his excellent debut novel, is firmly rooted in Mayo where he grew up
Irish Writers Centre
‘Never write to chase trends or give others what you think they want’
Previous winners of the Irish Writers Centre Novel Fair offer advice on how to get your manuscript over the line
Writing The Earth — a collaboration between writers and scientists aims to share understanding of geosciences
‘People can feel overwhelmed by the climate catastrophe but … It’s not tolerable for people to do nothing anymore’
Harry Clarke stained glass museum proposed for Dublin’s Parnell Square
Collections to be brought together in building that also houses restaurant Chapter One
Michelle Gallen: ‘My wee brother told me I’m not even the funniest person in our family’
Factory Girls author on receiving her second Comedy Women in Print Prize nomination and her latest projects
How to land a book deal for your first novel
Lauren Mackenzie is just the latest writer to benefit from the Irish Writers Centre’s Novel Fair, which helps pair new talent with literary agents
A new script for the Irish Writers’ Centre
The organisation has had a tough few years since losing Arts Council funding in 2009. New director Valerie Bistany is hoping to draw a line under its past and to establish a fresh identity
Cultural hubs: attracting intelligent tourism to Dublin requires a holistic approach
Creating a cultural quarter is a good idea, but why corral culture into a corner of the city?
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