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Bressie enjoys Magic Moment by penning children's book

Having already written an award-winning account of his mental health struggles, Blizzards singer Niall Breslin has revealed that his debut children's book is due to be published in October.

Books • 04 Aug 18

JK Rowling: a lucky schoolgirl made an auspicious purchase 21 years ago

Rare Harry Potter first edition fetches £56k (€ 63K)

The schoolgirl who bought a first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone could have had no idea that 21 years later he copy would fetch £56,000 at auction.

Entertainment • 02 Jul 18

Graham Norton set to visit Cork and Dublin on book tour

Graham Norton is coming to Dublin and Cork to promote his second novel A Keeper, the follow-up to his acclaimed 2016 debut Holding.

Books • 26 Jul 18

Sheila Pratschke, Chair of the Arts Council - "Widely read and translated, his work made an enormous impact on our cultural landscape."

Cork poet Liam Ó Muirthile has died

The Arts Council has paid tribute to Cork-born poet, Liam Ó Muirthile, following his death, saying "his work made an enormous impact on our cultural landscape."

Entertainment • 18 May 18

ILF Dublin Programme Director Martin Colthorpe, pictured with writers Marita Conlon-McKenna, Melatu Uche Okorie and Sarah Webb, family & children's events programmer

Literature Festival will bring Dublin to the world

The 21st International Literature Festival Dublin will bring a whole host of high profile authors to Dublin including Neil Gaiman, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Ruby Wax and Rachel Cusk.

Books • 13 Apr 18

Irish writer Emma Hannigan dies after cancer battle

Irish writer Emma Hannigan has died after an 11-year battle with cancer at the age of 45.

Books • 08 May 18

Penny Vincenzi - A much-loved and much-read author

Author Penny Vincenzi dies aged 78

The bestselling British author Penny Vincenzi has died at the age of 78.

Books • 27 Feb 18

Irish author Philip Casey has died aged 67

Irish writer Philip Casey has died aged 67.

Philip Casey • 05 Feb 18

Trainspotting, the original of the movie species following Irvine Welsh's highly successful novel

Trainspotting crew return in new Irvine Welsh novel

Readers can reasonably expect a film adaptation following on the publication of Dead Men's Trousers by Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh in March, which sees the return of Renton, Sick Boy and Spud.

Entertainment • 08 Jan 18

JK Rowling: moved to send Potter-related material to bereaved fan

JK Rowling sent Potter gifts to fan whose mother died

A Harry Potter fan has told how JK Rowling sent her memorabilia and an invite on to the film set of Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire after her mother died.

JK Rowling • 03 Jan 18

David Walliams to be honoured at Irish Book Awards

David Walliams is to be honoured with the International Recognition Award at the Irish Book Awards in Dublin next month.

David Walliams • 27 Oct 17

This years best sellers are predominantly historical based fiction, crime and humour

Read all about it! Top ten books for your holidays

Lets face it, most people have very limited time to read a book except on their summer holidays. If you are rushing through the airport and want to buy something to read for your sojourn on the beach, we want to help you make the right choice.

Books • 03 Jul 17

David Grossman is the winner of this year's Man Booker International Prize

Novel about tragic comedian wins Man Booker Intl. Prize

David Grossman has scooped the Man Booker International Prize for his novel about a stand-up comedian who falls apart on stage.

Books • 20 Jul 17

Cold Feet gets wordy - Carmel Harrington's novel will fill in the missing pieces of the puzzle

Cold Feet novel to fill in missing years

Good news for Cold Feet fans - Irish author Carmel Harrington has written a novel in collaboration with the creator of the hit TV show which will "fill in the gaps" between the '90s and now

Cold Feet • 17 May 17

Tom Hanks turns to his typewriters for debut book

Tom Hanks is set to publish his first book - a collection of 17 short stories inspired by his vast collection of vintage typewriters.

Books • 22 Feb 17

Reviewed: The Stolen Child by Lisa Carey

Avril Hoare reviews the latest novel by the author of The Mermaids Singing and Every Visible Thing.

Books • 14 Mar 17

Coping well with the writing gig - Stefanie Preissner

Can't Cope, Won't Cope writer lands book deal

Can't Cope, Won't Cope writer Stefanie Preissner has signed a publishing deal and will release her first book, Why Can't Everything Just Stay the Same? (and other things I shout when I can't cope), this autumn.

Stefanie Preissner • 16 Feb 17

Irish writer Sebastian Barry wins Costa Novel Award

Irish novelist and playwright Sebastian Barry has won the Costa Novel Award for the second time for his book Days Without End.

Entertainment • 04 Jan 17

Metallica frontman James Hetfield brings Master of Puppets to the masses All photos from Metallica: Back to the Front, published by Insight Editions

Back to the Front - Metallica's Master of Puppets at 30

The album that has soundtracked millions of lives now has an entire book devoted to its magic. We meet its author.

Feature Article • 05 Jan 17

Steve Dillon - Image via Steve Dillon/Twitter

Preacher co-creator Steve Dillon has died aged 54

Steve Dillon, the artist who co-created the Preacher comic books, has died in New York, his brother confirmed.

Entertainment • 24 Oct 16

Bob Dylan has won the Nobel Prize for Literature

Bob Dylan awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature

In a surprise announcement, Bob Dylan has been awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize for Literature, making him the first songwriter ever to win the coveted award.

Headlines • 14 Oct 16

Bruce Springsteen: a dysfunctional childhood formed his character, according to his just-published memoir.

David McCullagh reviews Bruce Springsteen's Born to Run

A passionate fan of the Boss, RTÉ's David McCullagh assesses the autobiography of Bruce Springsteen, 'the skinny beach bum from the least fashionable part of the least fashionable State in the Union'.

Books • 28 Sep 16

John Bowman: his new work assembles astute and often colourful reflections on key events and themes from the past 100 years, many from the man and woman in the street.

John Bowman – Ireland The Autobiography

One Hundred Years in the Life of the Nation, Told by its People is the matter of John Bowman’s new book which assembles eye-witness accounts and reportage to construct a fascinating record of a century of change.

Books • 21 Sep 16

Tilda Swinton. I normally pack a Maeve Binchy, not . .

No Beach Reads, please - Tilda Swinton's ten fave books

Actress Tilda Swinton recently listed her ten favourite books for the New York Times - suffice to say there is nothing in there that could constitute a Beach Read for the Med or indeed anywhere else.

Book • 02 Apr 24

Elizabeth Strout: American author long-listed for the Man Booker Prize 2016.

Man Booker long-listed Strout on her years of rejection

60-year old US author Elizabeth Strout may have won the Pulitzer Prize and currently feature on the Man Booker long-list but she endured years of rejection.

Book • 02 Apr 24