First Fortnight: Everybody is a poem - Jan Brierton has a word The First Fortnight mental health arts and festival celebrates Nollaig na mBan (Women's Christmas or Little Christmas) on January 6th, 2026 with an evening of music, poetry and fun... First Fortnight • 30 Dec 25
First Fortnight: Everybody is a poem - Jan Brierton has a word The First Fortnight mental health arts and festival celebrates Nollaig na mBan (Women's Christmas or Little Christmas) on January 6th, 2026 with an evening of music, poetry and fun... First Fortnight • 30 Dec 25
RTÉ KIDS Book Club: Great reads about discoveries and inventions The first RTÉ KIDS Book Club of 2026, with thanks to Children's Books Ireland, is here! Book Club • 05 Jan
RTÉ KIDS Book Club: Great reads about discoveries and inventions The first RTÉ KIDS Book Club of 2026, with thanks to Children's Books Ireland, is here! Book Club • 05 Jan
'The Ghosts of Rome' named An Post Irish Book of the Year Irish novelist and screenwriter Joseph O'Connor's 'The Ghosts of Rome' has been named the An Post Irish Book of the Year. Ireland • 12 Dec 25
'The Ghosts of Rome' named An Post Irish Book of the Year Irish novelist and screenwriter Joseph O'Connor's 'The Ghosts of Rome' has been named the An Post Irish Book of the Year. Ireland • 12 Dec 25
5 ways to be a children's books champion in 2026 Ruth Concannon from Children's Books Ireland is here with 5 ways you can be a children's books champion in 2026! Books • 04 Jan
5 ways to be a children's books champion in 2026 Ruth Concannon from Children's Books Ireland is here with 5 ways you can be a children's books champion in 2026! Books • 04 Jan
The French book prize where the winner is selected by prisoners The jury for the Goncourt des détenus literary prize is made up of around 600 prisoners in 45 different French penal institutions France • 15 Dec 25
The French book prize where the winner is selected by prisoners The jury for the Goncourt des détenus literary prize is made up of around 600 prisoners in 45 different French penal institutions France • 15 Dec 25
Rick O'Shea Book Club launches 2025 Xmas Appeal The Rick O'Shea Book Club is Ireland's largest book club with 40,000 members in over 100 countries - and they've just launched their annual Xmas Appeal. Books • 12 Dec 25
Rick O'Shea Book Club launches 2025 Xmas Appeal The Rick O'Shea Book Club is Ireland's largest book club with 40,000 members in over 100 countries - and they've just launched their annual Xmas Appeal. Books • 12 Dec 25
New Irish Writing: Before the Leaves Fall by Clare O'Dea Set in Switzerland, Before the Leaves Fall tells the story of Ruedi, a newly trained facilitator for an assisted dying organisation, and Margrit Brändli, his first client. Books • 14 Dec 25
New Irish Writing: Before the Leaves Fall by Clare O'Dea Set in Switzerland, Before the Leaves Fall tells the story of Ruedi, a newly trained facilitator for an assisted dying organisation, and Margrit Brändli, his first client. Books • 14 Dec 25
Michael D. Higgins amongst winners at Irish Book Awards Former President Michael D. Higgins was amongst the winners celebrated at the 20th anniversary of the annual An Post Irish Book awards, held tonight in Dublin. Books • 28 Nov 25
Michael D. Higgins amongst winners at Irish Book Awards Former President Michael D. Higgins was amongst the winners celebrated at the 20th anniversary of the annual An Post Irish Book awards, held tonight in Dublin. Books • 28 Nov 25
Sunday Miscellany: Meeting the Poet, by Oliver Sears A belated encounter with the great Derek Mahon in Kinsale Sunday Miscellany • 02 Dec 25
Sunday Miscellany: Meeting the Poet, by Oliver Sears A belated encounter with the great Derek Mahon in Kinsale Sunday Miscellany • 02 Dec 25
Sally Rooney books may be pulled from UK, court told Normal People author Sally Rooney's books may have to be withdrawn from sale and none of her new works published in the UK due to "uncertainty" caused by the ban on Palestine Action, the British High Court has been told. UK • 27 Nov 25
Sally Rooney books may be pulled from UK, court told Normal People author Sally Rooney's books may have to be withdrawn from sale and none of her new works published in the UK due to "uncertainty" caused by the ban on Palestine Action, the British High Court has been told. UK • 27 Nov 25
Meet Kay McNulty, the original Irish tech pioneer Irish STEM Lives retraces the extraordinary work and contributions of natural philosophers, mathematicians, engineers, particle physicists, code breakers and many more. Books • 25 Nov 25
Meet Kay McNulty, the original Irish tech pioneer Irish STEM Lives retraces the extraordinary work and contributions of natural philosophers, mathematicians, engineers, particle physicists, code breakers and many more. Books • 25 Nov 25
Reading Recommendations for Kids to Make it a Merry Christmas Check out the Christmas edition of the RTÉ KIDS Book Club, with thanks to our friends at Children's Books Ireland. RTÉ Kids Book Club • 01 Dec 25
Reading Recommendations for Kids to Make it a Merry Christmas Check out the Christmas edition of the RTÉ KIDS Book Club, with thanks to our friends at Children's Books Ireland. RTÉ Kids Book Club • 01 Dec 25
Dad finally accepts price of petrol - Waterford Whispers reports We present an extract from Waterford Whispers News 2025, the new book by Colm Williamson, creator and editor of the popular satrical website. Comedy • 23 Nov 25
Dad finally accepts price of petrol - Waterford Whispers reports We present an extract from Waterford Whispers News 2025, the new book by Colm Williamson, creator and editor of the popular satrical website. Comedy • 23 Nov 25
Listen: Oliver Callan's 2025 Irish Children's Books Extravaganza Listen to the 2025 Irish Children's Books Extravaganza on The Oliver Callan Show. The Oliver Callan Show • 26 Nov 25
Listen: Oliver Callan's 2025 Irish Children's Books Extravaganza Listen to the 2025 Irish Children's Books Extravaganza on The Oliver Callan Show. The Oliver Callan Show • 26 Nov 25
The Waters and the Wild by Eilish Fisher - read an extract Rowan was.. raised in the desert. Growing up all she's known is sunshine, warmth, love. Then her beloved Dad dies, everything changes... Books • 24 Nov 25
The Waters and the Wild by Eilish Fisher - read an extract Rowan was.. raised in the desert. Growing up all she's known is sunshine, warmth, love. Then her beloved Dad dies, everything changes... Books • 24 Nov 25
Why dressers and delph are at the heart of Irish homemaking Irish Dressers and Delph: Homemaking Through Time explores how kitchen dressers and delph can teach us about our past, and help people transform their house into a home in the past and today. Books • 18 Nov 25
Why dressers and delph are at the heart of Irish homemaking Irish Dressers and Delph: Homemaking Through Time explores how kitchen dressers and delph can teach us about our past, and help people transform their house into a home in the past and today. Books • 18 Nov 25
America at Home - the architecture and politics of the US Embassy Few modern buildings in Dublin capture the imagination like the US Embassy. Architecture • 02 Jan
America at Home - the architecture and politics of the US Embassy Few modern buildings in Dublin capture the imagination like the US Embassy. Architecture • 02 Jan
Laureate na nÓg Patricia Forde's advice for young storytellers We present an extract from Making It Up As You Go Along: A Children's Guide to Writing Stories, the new book Laureate na nÓg (Ireland's children's literature laureate) Patricia Forde... Get Creative • 22 Nov 25
Laureate na nÓg Patricia Forde's advice for young storytellers We present an extract from Making It Up As You Go Along: A Children's Guide to Writing Stories, the new book Laureate na nÓg (Ireland's children's literature laureate) Patricia Forde... Get Creative • 22 Nov 25
Book Of The Week: Anne Enright on life, art and the world I first read Anne Enright in 2008, the year after she won the Booker Prize for her novel The Gathering. Book Of The Week • 17 Nov 25
Book Of The Week: Anne Enright on life, art and the world I first read Anne Enright in 2008, the year after she won the Booker Prize for her novel The Gathering. Book Of The Week • 17 Nov 25
Five Irish authors among nominees for 2026 Dublin Literary Award Dublin City Council has announced the 69 titles nominated for the 2026 Dublin Literary Award, one of the world's most prestigious prizes for a single work of fiction. Books • 19 Nov 25
Five Irish authors among nominees for 2026 Dublin Literary Award Dublin City Council has announced the 69 titles nominated for the 2026 Dublin Literary Award, one of the world's most prestigious prizes for a single work of fiction. Books • 19 Nov 25
Annemarie Ní Churreáin's hymn to all the restless girls Acclaimed poet Annemarie Ní Churreáin introduces her new collection Hymn to All the Restless Girls. Books • 19 Nov 25
Annemarie Ní Churreáin's hymn to all the restless girls Acclaimed poet Annemarie Ní Churreáin introduces her new collection Hymn to All the Restless Girls. Books • 19 Nov 25
