21 books that define 21st century Irish literature We're a nation known for its rich literary history; the biggest problem is attempting to narrow the abundant talent in Irish literature down. Books • 14 Mar 22
Sebastian Barry to get Lifetime Achievement prize at Book Awards An Post Irish Book Awards • 23 Nov 21
In The Picture: Movember Conversations get illuminated Movember and creative agency Huskies paired some of Ireland's most notable cultural figures, artists and writers - including Sebastian Barry, Vivienne Roach, Gavin Friday and … visual arts • 09 Sep 20
A Thousand Moons by Sebastian Barry - read an extract We're delighted to present an extract from A Thousand Moons, the new novel by Sebastian Barry, published by Faber & Faber. Books • 26 Mar 20
Reviewed: A Thousand Moons by Sebastian Barry Eileen Dunne reviews the eagerly-anticipated new novel from the Laureate for Irish Fiction... Books • 23 Mar 20
Watch: Sebastian Barry talks to Claire-Louise Bennett The Laureate for Irish Fiction, Sebastian Barry, hosts a series of brief conversations with fellow writers asking what is writing? And what is its purpose … Books • 16 Jan 20
Watch: Sebastian Barry talks to Louise O'Neill The Laureate for Irish Fiction, Sebastian Barry, hosts a series of brief conversations with fellow writers - in the latest conversation, he speaks with Louise … Books • 05 Dec 19
Watch: Sebastian Barry talks to Liz Nugent The Laureate for Irish Fiction, Sebastian Barry, hosts a series of brief conversations with fellow writers asking what is writing? And what is its purpose … Books • 05 Dec 19
Watch: Roddy Doyle talks to Sebastian Barry The Laureate for Irish Fiction, Sebastian Barry, hosts a series of brief conversations with fellow writers - in the latest conversation, he speaks with Roddy … Culture • 27 Nov 19
Watch: Donal McCann remembered by Sebastian Barry The Laureate For Irish Fiction, Sebastian Barry describes his unforgettable experience working with legendary actor Donal McCann, who passed away in 1999, on his play … Theatre • 19 Nov 19
Watch: Sebastian Barry & Claire Kilroy in conversation The Laureate for Irish Fiction, Sebastian Barry, hosts a series of brief conversations with fellow writers asking what is writing? In the latest conversation, he … Books • 04 Mar 19
Watch: Sebastian Barry & Rob Doyle in conversation The Laureate for Irish Fiction, Sebastian Barry, hosts a series of brief conversations with fellow writers asking what is writing? What is its purpose and … Books • 04 Mar 19
Watch: Sebastian Barry and Paul Lynch in conversation The Laureate for Irish Fiction, Sebastian Barry, hosts a series of brief conversations with fellow writers asking what is writing? What is its purpose and … Books • 18 Feb 19
Watch: Sebastian Barry and Mia Gallagher in conversation The Laureate for Irish Fiction, Sebastian Barry, hosts a series of brief conversations with fellow writers asking what is writing? In the latest conversation, he … Books • 14 Feb 19
Watch: Sebastian Barry and Melatu Uche Okorie in conversation The Laureate for Irish Fiction, Sebastian Barry, hosts a series of brief conversations with fellow writers asking: What is writing? In the latest conversation, he … Books • 04 Feb 19
Watch: Sebastian Barry & Sara Baume in conversation The Laureate for Irish Fiction, Sebastian Barry, hosts a series of brief conversations with fellow writers - in the latest conversation, he speaks with internationally … Books • 28 Jan 19
Watch: Sebastian Barry & John Boyne in conversation The Laureate for Irish Fiction, Sebastian Barry, hosts a series of brief conversations with fellow writers asking: what is writing? Books • 21 Jan 19
Watch: Fiction Laureate Sebastian Barry's inaugural lecture Last week saw Sebastian Barry give his inaugural lecture as Laureate for Irish Fiction at Dublin's Gate Theatre... and saw fit to open the lecture … Books • 17 Sep 18
Sebastian Barry named new Laureate for Irish Fiction Award-winning novelist Sebastian Barry has been named the new Laureate for Irish Fiction. His three year term begins this month. Books • 08 Feb 18
Bernie Sanders coming to Dublin for Dalkey Book Festival The Dalkey Book Festival has announced its 2017 programme of events, with a very special guest making his first-ever visit to Ireland. Bernie Sanders • 24 Apr 17
Sebastian Barry shortlisted for 2017 Walter Scott prize Novelist Sebastian Barry has been shortlisted for the 2017 Walter Scott prize for historical fiction, the winner of which will be announced on June 17. Books • 31 Mar 17
Books To Buy This Xmas, Part One Paddy Kehoe offers his Christmas book picks, ideal gifts that will look good on the coffee table and, even better, keep readers absorbed between the … Culture • 07 Dec 16
Watch the first trailer for Jim Sheridan's The Secret Scripture The first trailer has been released for Jim Sheridan's latest movie, an adaptation of Sebastian Barry's acclaimed novel The Secret Scripture. Culture • 15 Nov 16
