Kevin Barry eyes City of Bohane TV series Author Kevin Barry has told Oliver Callan on the Ryan Tubridy Show on RTÉ Radio 1 that he is "waiting for white smoke" on his award-winning novel City of Bohane becoming a TV series. Television • 07 Aug 20
Kevin Barry eyes City of Bohane TV series Author Kevin Barry has told Oliver Callan on the Ryan Tubridy Show on RTÉ Radio 1 that he is "waiting for white smoke" on his award-winning novel City of Bohane becoming a TV series. Television • 07 Aug 20
Aisling fans will get 'little surprise' later this year Author Emer McLysaght has said that fans of the Aisling series of books she co-writes with Sarah Breen will have a "little surprise" before the end of the year with more details due in the coming weeks. Books • 30 Jul 20
Aisling fans will get 'little surprise' later this year Author Emer McLysaght has said that fans of the Aisling series of books she co-writes with Sarah Breen will have a "little surprise" before the end of the year with more details due in the coming weeks. Books • 30 Jul 20
Attenborough's 'legacy-defining' book due this autumn David Attenborough's Life on Our Planet will be published this autumn and is the natural historian's witness statement on the present and future. Entertainment • 28 May 20
Attenborough's 'legacy-defining' book due this autumn David Attenborough's Life on Our Planet will be published this autumn and is the natural historian's witness statement on the present and future. Entertainment • 28 May 20
At home with... Rick O'Shea This is not the time to take away our quizzes, says a quizzical Rick O'Shea, who has been marvelling at Normal People instead of brightly answering abnormal questions asked on very smart quiz shows At home with... • 14 May 20
At home with... Rick O'Shea This is not the time to take away our quizzes, says a quizzical Rick O'Shea, who has been marvelling at Normal People instead of brightly answering abnormal questions asked on very smart quiz shows At home with... • 14 May 20
Daniel Radcliffe returns to the world of Harry Potter Daniel Radcliffe is returning to the world of Harry Potter to narrate the first chapter of The Philosopher's Stone for JK Rowling's Harry Potter At Home online hub. Movies • 05 May 20
Daniel Radcliffe returns to the world of Harry Potter Daniel Radcliffe is returning to the world of Harry Potter to narrate the first chapter of The Philosopher's Stone for JK Rowling's Harry Potter At Home online hub. Movies • 05 May 20
At home with....Jean Byrne Jean Byrne hopes for 'fewer commutes, improved air quality and a sense of community' when the Covid-19 crisis is over Entertainment • 26 Apr 20
At home with....Jean Byrne Jean Byrne hopes for 'fewer commutes, improved air quality and a sense of community' when the Covid-19 crisis is over Entertainment • 26 Apr 20
Liz Nugent rues 'worst thing' of going back on smokes Bestselling author Liz Nugent has told RTÉ Radio 1's Ryan Tubridy Show that she is doing "the worst thing" during the Covid-19 emergency - smoking again. Radio • 15 Apr 20
Liz Nugent rues 'worst thing' of going back on smokes Bestselling author Liz Nugent has told RTÉ Radio 1's Ryan Tubridy Show that she is doing "the worst thing" during the Covid-19 emergency - smoking again. Radio • 15 Apr 20
Author Jacqueline Wilson reveals she is gay Children's author Jacqueline Wilson has said that she has been living "very happily" with her partner Trish for the last 18 years. Jacqueline Wilson • 05 Apr 20
Author Jacqueline Wilson reveals she is gay Children's author Jacqueline Wilson has said that she has been living "very happily" with her partner Trish for the last 18 years. Jacqueline Wilson • 05 Apr 20
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am is one for the books Two hours in the best of company - that's what's on offer here. Movie Review • 06 Mar 20
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am is one for the books Two hours in the best of company - that's what's on offer here. Movie Review • 06 Mar 20
Sally Rooney's Normal People on Obama's best book list Irish author Sally Rooney's acclaimed second novel Normal People has made former US President Barack Obama's list of favourite books of the year. Sally Rooney • 29 Dec 19
Sally Rooney's Normal People on Obama's best book list Irish author Sally Rooney's acclaimed second novel Normal People has made former US President Barack Obama's list of favourite books of the year. Sally Rooney • 29 Dec 19
Aisling Day: Aislings gather in Dublin for book launch Women named Aisling have gathered in Dublin for a book launch with a difference. Books • 12 Sep 19
Aisling Day: Aislings gather in Dublin for book launch Women named Aisling have gathered in Dublin for a book launch with a difference. Books • 12 Sep 19
Martin 'thrilled' to accept Irish Book Award in GPO Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin has received the International Recognition Award as part of this year's Irish Book Awards during a special ceremony in Dublin on Tuesday evening in which he warned of the "perilous times" we live in. Books • 20 Aug 19
Martin 'thrilled' to accept Irish Book Award in GPO Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin has received the International Recognition Award as part of this year's Irish Book Awards during a special ceremony in Dublin on Tuesday evening in which he warned of the "perilous times" we live in. Books • 20 Aug 19
Nobel laureate Toni Morrison dies The death has been announced of Toni Morrison, the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. Toni Morrison • 06 Aug 19
Nobel laureate Toni Morrison dies The death has been announced of Toni Morrison, the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. Toni Morrison • 06 Aug 19
Cecelia Ahern reveals she's expecting her third child Cecelia Ahern has revealed she is expecting her third child with her husband David Keoghan. Books • 19 Jun 19
Cecelia Ahern reveals she's expecting her third child Cecelia Ahern has revealed she is expecting her third child with her husband David Keoghan. Books • 19 Jun 19
Bestselling children's author Judith Kerr dies, aged 95 Children's book author and illustrator Judith Kerr has died at the age of 95. judith kerr • 23 May 19
Bestselling children's author Judith Kerr dies, aged 95 Children's book author and illustrator Judith Kerr has died at the age of 95. judith kerr • 23 May 19
Irish writer Sally Rooney wins Book of the Year gong Irish writer Sally Rooney has been hailed as a "major talent" after her second novel, Normal People, was named Book of the Year at the British Book Awards on Monday night. Books • 13 May 19
Irish writer Sally Rooney wins Book of the Year gong Irish writer Sally Rooney has been hailed as a "major talent" after her second novel, Normal People, was named Book of the Year at the British Book Awards on Monday night. Books • 13 May 19
Pete Townshend novel due in November Guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend, one half of the band The Who, along with singer Roger Daltrey, releases his first novel in November. Music • 22 Apr 19
Pete Townshend novel due in November Guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend, one half of the band The Who, along with singer Roger Daltrey, releases his first novel in November. Music • 22 Apr 19
Irish writer signs 'major six-figure' US book deal Irish crime author Catherine Ryan Howard has signed a "major six-figure deal" for her next six books from US publisher Blackstone. Books • 18 Mar 19
Irish writer signs 'major six-figure' US book deal Irish crime author Catherine Ryan Howard has signed a "major six-figure deal" for her next six books from US publisher Blackstone. Books • 18 Mar 19
US launch for Cecelia Ahern's Roar Roar, Cecelia Ahern's collection of stories dealing with aspects of women's lives, often from quirky angles, is being launched in the USA this spring. Books • 19 Mar 19
US launch for Cecelia Ahern's Roar Roar, Cecelia Ahern's collection of stories dealing with aspects of women's lives, often from quirky angles, is being launched in the USA this spring. Books • 19 Mar 19
Second Dan Mallory novel on the way despite controversy Publisher HarperCollins has confirmed that a second novel from the author Dan Mallory is on the way, despite revelations this week that he lied about having brain cancer. Trending • 08 Feb 19
Second Dan Mallory novel on the way despite controversy Publisher HarperCollins has confirmed that a second novel from the author Dan Mallory is on the way, despite revelations this week that he lied about having brain cancer. Trending • 08 Feb 19
Best-selling author admits to lying about cancer Dan Mallory, the author of the best-selling novel The Woman in the Window under the pen name AJ Finn, has admitted he lied about having brain cancer. Trending • 07 Feb 19
Best-selling author admits to lying about cancer Dan Mallory, the author of the best-selling novel The Woman in the Window under the pen name AJ Finn, has admitted he lied about having brain cancer. Trending • 07 Feb 19
Sally Rooney misses out on Costa Book of the Year Irish author Sally Rooney has missed out on the overall Costa Book of the Year Award for her second novel, Normal People, with Bart van Es' non-fiction book The Cut Out Girl winning on the night. Books • 29 Jan 19
Sally Rooney misses out on Costa Book of the Year Irish author Sally Rooney has missed out on the overall Costa Book of the Year Award for her second novel, Normal People, with Bart van Es' non-fiction book The Cut Out Girl winning on the night. Books • 29 Jan 19
Jack Reacher TV series on the way, says Lee Child Jack Reacher author Lee Child has said his bestselling books are to be adapted for television, and that Tom Cruise will not be reprising his role as the wandering hero onscreen. Television • 15 Nov 18
Jack Reacher TV series on the way, says Lee Child Jack Reacher author Lee Child has said his bestselling books are to be adapted for television, and that Tom Cruise will not be reprising his role as the wandering hero onscreen. Television • 15 Nov 18
Sally Rooney's new novel coming to the small screen Irish writer Sally Rooney's upcoming, Booker-longlisted novel Normal People is being adapted for the small screen for BBC3 with Room director Lenny Abrahamson behind the lens. Television • 23 Aug 18
Sally Rooney's new novel coming to the small screen Irish writer Sally Rooney's upcoming, Booker-longlisted novel Normal People is being adapted for the small screen for BBC3 with Room director Lenny Abrahamson behind the lens. Television • 23 Aug 18
John Boyne recalls cry for help following break-up Irish author John Boyne has opened up about the pain of his 11-year relationship breaking up and how he ended up in hospital after taking "too many pills", which he described as "a cry for help". Books • 12 Aug 18
John Boyne recalls cry for help following break-up Irish author John Boyne has opened up about the pain of his 11-year relationship breaking up and how he ended up in hospital after taking "too many pills", which he described as "a cry for help". Books • 12 Aug 18
