Wild things - tales of loss and rebirth from Irish nature Conor W. O'Brien's new book The Living and The Dead - Tales of Loss and Rebirth from Irish Natu Nature • 16 Sep 25
Wild things - tales of loss and rebirth from Irish nature Conor W. O'Brien's new book The Living and The Dead - Tales of Loss and Rebirth from Irish Natu Nature • 16 Sep 25
Book Of The Week: Sinéad O'Connor and the writers she inspired A new book, Nothing Compares to You: What Sinéad O'Connor Means to Us, edited by Sonya Huber and Martha Bayne, brings together 25 essays inspired by the singer. Book Of The Week • 15 Sep 25
Book Of The Week: Sinéad O'Connor and the writers she inspired A new book, Nothing Compares to You: What Sinéad O'Connor Means to Us, edited by Sonya Huber and Martha Bayne, brings together 25 essays inspired by the singer. Book Of The Week • 15 Sep 25
Pure Innocent Boy by Patrick Doherty - read an extract For Culture Night 2025, Guest Editor Belinda McKeon has curated a number of works from emerging creative talents of note... Culture Night 2025 • 19 Sep 25
Pure Innocent Boy by Patrick Doherty - read an extract For Culture Night 2025, Guest Editor Belinda McKeon has curated a number of works from emerging creative talents of note... Culture Night 2025 • 19 Sep 25
"I have no fear of death": Manchán Magan on living with cancer The writer and broadcaster talks to Brendan about his cancer diagnosis, his new book about the Irish and the weather and about how we're all connected. Highlights • 06 Oct 25
"I have no fear of death": Manchán Magan on living with cancer The writer and broadcaster talks to Brendan about his cancer diagnosis, his new book about the Irish and the weather and about how we're all connected. Highlights • 06 Oct 25
The stories and lore of Ireland's rivers Flowing from source to sea, our rivers are the life-blood of Ireland. Folklore • 15 Sep 25
The stories and lore of Ireland's rivers Flowing from source to sea, our rivers are the life-blood of Ireland. Folklore • 15 Sep 25
Slow Horses author Mick Herron on the latest book in the series The bestselling author talks about the inspiration for his Slow Horses spy novels and the Irish connection to the ninth title in the series, Clown Town. Highlights • 16 Sep 25
Slow Horses author Mick Herron on the latest book in the series The bestselling author talks about the inspiration for his Slow Horses spy novels and the Irish connection to the ninth title in the series, Clown Town. Highlights • 16 Sep 25
RTÉjr Book Club: Your guide to the best Irish books of 2025 For this RTÉjr Book Club we share a small slice of a new reading guide from Children's Books Ireland - The Best Irish Books of 2025. RTÉjr Book Club • 15 Sep 25
RTÉjr Book Club: Your guide to the best Irish books of 2025 For this RTÉjr Book Club we share a small slice of a new reading guide from Children's Books Ireland - The Best Irish Books of 2025. RTÉjr Book Club • 15 Sep 25
Dublin Book Festival returns everything from poetry to a Python As the days grow shorter and the evenings darker, Dublin will once again come alive with the magic of storytelling. Festivals • 11 Sep 25
Dublin Book Festival returns everything from poetry to a Python As the days grow shorter and the evenings darker, Dublin will once again come alive with the magic of storytelling. Festivals • 11 Sep 25
The Sins Of Armstrong House by A O'Connor - read an extract At a lavish wedding in Armstrong House, a mysterious guest shakes Kate and Nico Collins with shocking claims about Clara, Nico's grandfather's first wife. Books • 15 Sep 25
The Sins Of Armstrong House by A O'Connor - read an extract At a lavish wedding in Armstrong House, a mysterious guest shakes Kate and Nico Collins with shocking claims about Clara, Nico's grandfather's first wife. Books • 15 Sep 25
Future tense - new Irish publisher showcases speculative fiction A new association has been set up to give Irish writers of speculative fiction a platform to showcase their work and attract publishers from home and abroad. Books • 18 Nov 25
Future tense - new Irish publisher showcases speculative fiction A new association has been set up to give Irish writers of speculative fiction a platform to showcase their work and attract publishers from home and abroad. Books • 18 Nov 25
Why I wrote a book about the Irish wives forgotten by history Throughout history, the stories of women's lives and work have been overshadowed by those of men. Wives, especially, disappear. Books • 10 Sep 25
Why I wrote a book about the Irish wives forgotten by history Throughout history, the stories of women's lives and work have been overshadowed by those of men. Wives, especially, disappear. Books • 10 Sep 25
The Grand Central Cinema Club by Alan Nolan - read an extract We present an extract from The Grand Central Cinema Club, the new book for younger readers writen by Alan Nolan and illustrated by Shane Cluskey, set in 1937 Dublin... Books • 08 Sep 25
The Grand Central Cinema Club by Alan Nolan - read an extract We present an extract from The Grand Central Cinema Club, the new book for younger readers writen by Alan Nolan and illustrated by Shane Cluskey, set in 1937 Dublin... Books • 08 Sep 25
Short reads: 10 great books you can finish in a day In a world where time is scarce and attention spans are stretched thin, short books offer literary escape without long commitment - these ten bangers prove that powerful writing isn't measured by volume. Listicles • 07 Sep 25
Short reads: 10 great books you can finish in a day In a world where time is scarce and attention spans are stretched thin, short books offer literary escape without long commitment - these ten bangers prove that powerful writing isn't measured by volume. Listicles • 07 Sep 25
Something for the Weekend: Theo Dorgan's cultural picks Celebrated poet, prose writer, documentary screenwriter, editor, translator and broadcaster Theo Dorgan was born in Cork in 1953. Something For The Weekend • 04 Sep 25
Something for the Weekend: Theo Dorgan's cultural picks Celebrated poet, prose writer, documentary screenwriter, editor, translator and broadcaster Theo Dorgan was born in Cork in 1953. Something For The Weekend • 04 Sep 25
Book Of The Week: We Used to Dance Here by Dave Tynan In his influential trilogy of science fiction novels published between 1984 and 1988, American author William Gibson imagined a future in which the exponential growth of cities along the east coast of the United States would eventually lead to a 'Sprawl' Book Of The Week • 05 Sep 25
Book Of The Week: We Used to Dance Here by Dave Tynan In his influential trilogy of science fiction novels published between 1984 and 1988, American author William Gibson imagined a future in which the exponential growth of cities along the east coast of the United States would eventually lead to a 'Sprawl' Book Of The Week • 05 Sep 25
Colm Toibín on America today: "This is how Hitler took power" Acclaimed writer Colm Tóibín joined Today With Clare Byrne to discuss his latest novel Ship in Full Sail when conversation turned to the current political situation in Tóibín's adopted home of the United States. Books • 03 Sep 25
Colm Toibín on America today: "This is how Hitler took power" Acclaimed writer Colm Tóibín joined Today With Clare Byrne to discuss his latest novel Ship in Full Sail when conversation turned to the current political situation in Tóibín's adopted home of the United States. Books • 03 Sep 25
An Irish writers' roundtable: creativity, community and craft The Irish Writers Centre, in partnership with Dublin City Council's UNESCO City of Literature designation, has released the latest episode of its video series Dublin: One City, Many Stories Books • 01 Sep 25
An Irish writers' roundtable: creativity, community and craft The Irish Writers Centre, in partnership with Dublin City Council's UNESCO City of Literature designation, has released the latest episode of its video series Dublin: One City, Many Stories Books • 01 Sep 25
LGBTQ+ prize cancelled after backlash over Irish author's views The organisers of the 2025 Polari Prize, a prominent literary award celebrating LGBTQ+ literature from writers born or based in the UK and Ireland, have paused this year's competition following widespread backlash over the inclusion of author John Boyne. Books • 20 Aug 25
LGBTQ+ prize cancelled after backlash over Irish author's views The organisers of the 2025 Polari Prize, a prominent literary award celebrating LGBTQ+ literature from writers born or based in the UK and Ireland, have paused this year's competition following widespread backlash over the inclusion of author John Boyne. Books • 20 Aug 25
Irish-language poet Derry O'Sullivan dies in Paris Irish-language poet Derry O'Sullivan has died in Paris aged 81. Originally from west Cork, he had been living in Paris for many years. Ireland • 18 Aug 25
Irish-language poet Derry O'Sullivan dies in Paris Irish-language poet Derry O'Sullivan has died in Paris aged 81. Originally from west Cork, he had been living in Paris for many years. Ireland • 18 Aug 25
