Youth by Kevin Curran - read an exclusive extract Youth dives into the lives of four teenagers in Ireland's most diverse town, Balbriggan. Books • 25 Jun
Fresh Irish fiction: Slant by Katherine O'Donnell extracted We present an extract from the debut novel by Katherine O'Donnell. Books • 19 Jun
Extract: Michelle McDonagh's There's Something I Have To Tell You On Glenbeg Farm, it was a sunny morning like any other. Only the distressed bark of beloved collie Samson hinted that all was not well... Books • 13 Apr
The Red Bird Sings by Aoife Fitzpatrick - read an extract After the sudden death of young Zona Shue only a few months after her impromptu wedding, her mother Mary Jane has a vision - she … Books • 11 Apr
Close To Home by Michael Magee - read an extract After Sean attacks a stranger at a party, and is sentenced to 200 hours of community service, he is forced to reckon with the relationships … Books • 08 Apr
Fun times: Bryan Moriarty's novel approach to open relationships 'It's been a strange, wonderful trip.' Debut novelist Bryan Moriarty introduces his 'queer, contemporary romantic comedy' Sounds Like Fun. Books • 02 Apr
Perpetual Comedown - an extract from Declan Toohey's debut novel Student Darren Walton is trying to interpret an elaborate conspiracy he has unearthed - the existence of an alternate Ireland called Camland with its own … Books • 28 Feb
A Game of Life or Death by Triona Campbell - read an extract When sixteen-year-old Asha Kennedy discovers her older sister Maya's dead body in their home, her world falls apart. Books • 11 Feb
Line by Niall Bourke - read an exclusive extract Willard, his mother, and his girlfriend Nyla have spent their entire lives in an endless procession, where daily survival is dictated by the ultimate imperative: … Books • 09 Apr 21
A Good Father: Catherine Talbot on her killer debut novel Catherine Talbot writes for Culture about her acclaimed debut novel, A Good Father... Books • 13 Mar 21
