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Elaine Feeney, based in the west of Ireland, has been nominated for her novel How to Build a Boat

Most Irish authors ever on Booker Prize longlist

Four Irish authors feature on the Booker prize 2023 longlist of 13 books.

Books • 01 Aug 23

Sinéad O'Connor's last public appearance was at the Choice Awards ceremony in March 2023

Nothing compares: Sinéad O'Connor remembered

We're left speechless at the profoundly sad passing of one of the great voices in music

Culture • 27 Jul 23

Graham Knuttel's distinctive work is held in public and private collections worldwide (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Irish artist Graham Knuttel dies aged 69

Irish artist Graham Knuttel, who was initially known for his large sculptures before turning to painting, has died aged 69.

Ireland • 11 Sep

The overall winner of the 2023 Irish Novel of the Year Award will receive €20,000

Five on shortlist for Irish Novel of the Year Award

Five Irish novels have been shortlisted for the 2023 Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year Award, which has a shared prize fund of €22,000.

Culture • 26 Apr 23

The fisherman's cottage used in The Banshees of Inisherin in Co Mayo

Furniture from Banshees of Inisherin set for sale

Furniture from the set of the Oscar nominated movie The Banshees of Inisherin forms part of a sale at Adams in Dublin next week.

Culture • 04 Apr 23

The prize tends to bring to the attention of Irish readers some books that they might not come across otherwise

International flavour to this year's literary award shortlist

Over the past 28 years the Dublin Literary Award, sponsored by Dublin City Council, has been finding its niche in the crowded world of literary prizes, short-listing a mixture of novels originally written in English and those in translation.

Books • 28 Mar 23

Worth €100,000, the Dublin Literary Award is the largest award for a single novel published in English

Shortlist announced for 2023 Dublin Literary Award

Six novels have been shortlisted for the 2023 Dublin Literary Award, sponsored by Dublin City Council.

Books • 28 Mar 23

Camille Souter at the Arts Council in Dublin in 2008 where she was presented with membership of Aosdana by the then president of Ireland Mary McAleese

Irish artist and painter Camille Souter dies, aged 93

The death has been announced of artist Camille Souter, Irish painter and member of Aosdana.

Ireland • 04 Mar 23

Death announced of author, journalist Deirdre Purcell

The death has been announced of best selling author, journalist and broadcaster Deirdre Purcell.

Books • 13 Feb 23

Bono on stage at Dublin's Olympia Theatre last night to mark the release of his memoir (Photo: Ross Stewart)

Bono delights Dublin with his Stories of Surrender

Culture • 22 Nov 22

Row at Listowel Writers' Week as volunteers dismissed

Efforts will be made this week to try to resolve a growing row at Listowel Writers' Week after the voluntary committee underpinning Ireland's longest running literary festival were dismissed by their board on foot of a consultant's report to replace them with a professional curator.

Munster • 13 Nov 22

Under the pilot scheme 2,000 recipients will receive €325 per week for three years

First payments under pilot scheme for arts sector

The first payments under the Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme are being issued today.

Ireland • 28 Oct 22

Irish Book Awards nominees Charlie Bird and Judge Gillian Hussey

Bird, Bono, Norton & Harrington lead Irish Book Awards shortlist

Charlie Bird, Bono, Graham Norton and Kellie Harrington are among the authors on the shortlist for this year's An Post Irish Book Awards which take place in November.

Books • 18 Nov 22

Over 1,700 artistic and cultural experiences took place around the country

Culture Night: Over 1,700 events take place nationwide

Live music, dance, guided tours, readings and a live television show from Lough Boora in Co Offaly all form part of this year's Culture Night.

Ireland • 23 Sep 22

Sally Hayden (R) with President of the Royal Irish Academy, Dr Mary Canning and Maeve Collins of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Irish author Sally Hayden wins RIA Michel Déon Prize

Irish author Sally Hayden has won the 2022 Royal Irish Academy Michel Déon Prize for non-fiction for her debut book My Fourth Time, We Drowned.

Ireland • 15 Sep 22

Art has intrinsic value and helps our collective well being, Catherine Martin said

2,000 basic income grants for artists and creatives

The Government has announced the beneficiaries of a 'once-in-a-generation initiative' aimed at supporting a wide variety of artists, which Minster for the Arts Catherine Martin said will 'fundamentally transform how we support the arts and creativity in Ireland'.

Ireland • 08 Sep 22

Claire Keegan's Foster was adapted for screen as An Cailín Ciúin

Booker nod caps exceptional year for Claire Keegan

There were celebrations in the Irish literary world last evening when Claire Keegan's novel, Small Things Like These, was named on the six-book shortlist for this year's Booker Prize.

Books • 07 Sep 22

Claire Keegan's other acclaimed works include 'Foster' and 'Walk The Blue Fields'

Irish author Claire Keegan shortlisted for Booker Prize

Irish author Claire Keegan has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize for her novel 'Small Things Like These'.

Ireland • 07 Sep 22

O'Brien Press co-founder Michael O'Brien (far right) pictured at a book launch in 2007

Legacy of O'Brien Press founder Michael O'Brien remembered

Ireland • 02 Aug 22

Artist Emma Stroude at the unveiling of the inaugural 'In Plain Sight' portrait of the first women called to The Bar of Ireland

Portrait unveiled of first women called to Irish Bar

A portrait of the first women called to The Bar of Ireland has been unveiled in the dining hall at King's Inns in Dublin.

Culture • 27 Jul 22

Audrey Magee (L) and Claire Keegan are on the Booker Prize longlist

Two Irish authors on Booker Prize longlist

Two Irish women are on the longlist for this year's Booker Prize.

Culture • 26 Jul 22

The Theatre Royal closed its doors in 1962

Campaign to name Dublin street after Theatre Royal

A campaign is underway to name a street in Dublin after the Theatre Royal, which closed its doors 60 years ago today.

Dublin • 30 Jun 22

Celebrations worldwide as James Joyce's Ulysses turns 100

Books • 02 Feb 22

Judy Gaughan daughter of the late Veronica Dunne

Veronica 'Ronnie' Dunne memorabilia donated to RIAM

The family of the late Veronica 'Ronnie' Dunne has donated her extensive collection of musical scores, recordings and other memorabilia to the Royal Irish Acadamy of Music.

Culture • 25 Aug 21

Anakana Schofield is an acclaimed writer

Anakana Schofield wins Irish Novel of the Year for Bina

Irish author Anakana Schofield has won the 2021 Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year Award for her book Bina.

Culture • 02 Jun 21