Ciaran Carson obituary: Gifted poet who drew the streets of Belfast with his words
Prominent member of ‘Belfast Group’ of poets which included Seamus Heaney, Michael Longley and Paul Muldoon
Prominent member of ‘Belfast Group’ of poets which included Seamus Heaney, Michael Longley and Paul Muldoon
Sinéad Morrissey, John Banville and fellow writers salute a great man and a great poet
Former IRA member recalls his role in what he now sees as ineffectual military campaign
‘On Christmas Eve there was always a sherry reception for the customers’
Poet’s collection ‘Geis’ was described as ‘intense and intelligent’ by this year’s judges
Four women and one man will vie for this year’s €2,000 best Irish collection prize
Poets who bear unflinching witness to intricacies of violence, both private and public
The fearless beauty of his poetry shone out of every aspect of the National Concert Hall celebration
Sinéad Morrissey, the city’s first poet laureate, is intrinsically bound to her home place, although her background isn’t quite what you might expect
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices