AudioHooked: Why the audiobook market is booming Audiobooks are an old idea but a coming together of different factors has seen them go from a niche business to a booming one, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 29 Jan
AudioHooked: Why the audiobook market is booming Audiobooks are an old idea but a coming together of different factors has seen them go from a niche business to a booming one, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 29 Jan
New public space named after Mary Lavin opens in Dublin Ireland's first public space named after a female Irish writer has opened in Dublin. The Mary Lavin Place was officially opened by author Colm Tóibín, who was a friend of the late writer. Dublin • 18 Oct 24
New public space named after Mary Lavin opens in Dublin Ireland's first public space named after a female Irish writer has opened in Dublin. The Mary Lavin Place was officially opened by author Colm Tóibín, who was a friend of the late writer. Dublin • 18 Oct 24
Nobel-winning Canadian author Alice Munro dies aged 92 Alice Munro, the Nobel Prize-winning author known as "Canada's Chekhov" for her mastery of the short story, has died at 92, her editor has said. World • 15 May 24
Nobel-winning Canadian author Alice Munro dies aged 92 Alice Munro, the Nobel Prize-winning author known as "Canada's Chekhov" for her mastery of the short story, has died at 92, her editor has said. World • 15 May 24
Bloomsbury upbeat on profits as 'Crescent City' a hit Bloomsbury Publishing has today forecast annual profit and revenue "significantly ahead" of market expectations today, partly buoyed by robust sales of the latest fantasy title in the Crescent City series by Sarah J Maas. Business • 14 Feb 24
Bloomsbury upbeat on profits as 'Crescent City' a hit Bloomsbury Publishing has today forecast annual profit and revenue "significantly ahead" of market expectations today, partly buoyed by robust sales of the latest fantasy title in the Crescent City series by Sarah J Maas. Business • 14 Feb 24
Colum McCann: Book subjects 'heartbroken' by return of conflict With the Israel-Hamas conflict now entering its sixth day Katie Hannon spoke to writer Colum McCann, who made many trips to the region during research for his Booker Prize longlisted novel Apeirogon. Upfront • 13 Oct 23
Colum McCann: Book subjects 'heartbroken' by return of conflict With the Israel-Hamas conflict now entering its sixth day Katie Hannon spoke to writer Colum McCann, who made many trips to the region during research for his Booker Prize longlisted novel Apeirogon. Upfront • 13 Oct 23
Longford book festival hopes to boost tourism A rural midlands town is hoping a new book festival, inspired by the global 'booktown' movement, will help boost the local economy and increase tourism. Regional • 17 Apr 23
Longford book festival hopes to boost tourism A rural midlands town is hoping a new book festival, inspired by the global 'booktown' movement, will help boost the local economy and increase tourism. Regional • 17 Apr 23
Former CMO Dr Tony Holohan to publish memoir The former chief medical officer, Dr Tony Holohan, is to publish his memoir 'We Need to Talk' later this year. Coronavirus • 30 Mar 23
Former CMO Dr Tony Holohan to publish memoir The former chief medical officer, Dr Tony Holohan, is to publish his memoir 'We Need to Talk' later this year. Coronavirus • 30 Mar 23
Attempts to ban books in US reach record high Requests for books to be removed from US shelves soared to a record-high in 2022, with the majority of titles "targeted for censorship" related to LGBTQ+ issues and minorities, according to data released by the American Library Association. US • 24 Mar 23
Attempts to ban books in US reach record high Requests for books to be removed from US shelves soared to a record-high in 2022, with the majority of titles "targeted for censorship" related to LGBTQ+ issues and minorities, according to data released by the American Library Association. US • 24 Mar 23
Simon & Schuster's owner to let sale to Penguin fail Book-publishing powerhouse Simon & Schuster's owner will let its $2.2 billion sale to Penguin Random House collapse today, opening the door for a new suitor to try to clinch a deal, according to people familiar with the matter. Business • 21 Nov 22
Simon & Schuster's owner to let sale to Penguin fail Book-publishing powerhouse Simon & Schuster's owner will let its $2.2 billion sale to Penguin Random House collapse today, opening the door for a new suitor to try to clinch a deal, according to people familiar with the matter. Business • 21 Nov 22
Bono remembers his dad at Dalkey Book Festival U2 frontman Bono read from his forthcoming autobiography 'Surrender' in public for the first time in Finnegan's pub in Dalkey today as part of the Dalkey Book Festival. Entertainment • 19 Jun 22
Bono remembers his dad at Dalkey Book Festival U2 frontman Bono read from his forthcoming autobiography 'Surrender' in public for the first time in Finnegan's pub in Dalkey today as part of the Dalkey Book Festival. Entertainment • 19 Jun 22
Rooney and Kennefick win big at Dalkey Literary awards The winners of this year's Dalkey Literary Awards have been announced as author Sally Rooney and poet Victoria Kennefick. Regional • 18 Jun 22
Rooney and Kennefick win big at Dalkey Literary awards The winners of this year's Dalkey Literary Awards have been announced as author Sally Rooney and poet Victoria Kennefick. Regional • 18 Jun 22
Dutch publisher recalls discredited book on Anne Frank The Dutch publisher of a discredited cold case investigation into the betrayal of teenage Jewish diarist Anne Frank said it was recalling the book following a critical report on its findings. World • 23 Mar 22
Dutch publisher recalls discredited book on Anne Frank The Dutch publisher of a discredited cold case investigation into the betrayal of teenage Jewish diarist Anne Frank said it was recalling the book following a critical report on its findings. World • 23 Mar 22
Dublin Literary Award shortlist revealed Irish author Danielle McLaughlin is one of six authors shortlisted for the 2022 Dublin Literary Award, sponsored by Dublin City Council. Dublin • 22 Mar 22
Dublin Literary Award shortlist revealed Irish author Danielle McLaughlin is one of six authors shortlisted for the 2022 Dublin Literary Award, sponsored by Dublin City Council. Dublin • 22 Mar 22
Author and journalist Colm Keane dies aged 70 Author and former RTÉ journalist Colm Keane has died aged 70. Ireland • 22 Jan 22
Author and journalist Colm Keane dies aged 70 Author and former RTÉ journalist Colm Keane has died aged 70. Ireland • 22 Jan 22
'The Promise' wins 2021 Booker Prize for Fiction South African novelist Damon Galgut has won the 2021 Booker Prize for Fiction with The Promise. World • 03 Nov 21
'The Promise' wins 2021 Booker Prize for Fiction South African novelist Damon Galgut has won the 2021 Booker Prize for Fiction with The Promise. World • 03 Nov 21
President leads tributes to poet Brendan Kennelly President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to poet and author Brendan Kennelly who has died aged 85. Ireland • 18 Oct 21
President leads tributes to poet Brendan Kennelly President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to poet and author Brendan Kennelly who has died aged 85. Ireland • 18 Oct 21
Abdulrazak Gurnah wins 2021 Nobel Prize for Literature The 2021 Nobel Prize for Literature has been awarded to the Tanzanian novelist, Abdulrazak Gurnah. Books • 07 Oct 21
Abdulrazak Gurnah wins 2021 Nobel Prize for Literature The 2021 Nobel Prize for Literature has been awarded to the Tanzanian novelist, Abdulrazak Gurnah. Books • 07 Oct 21
Novelist Hilary Mantel to seek Irish citizenship Novelist Hilary Mantel has said she hopes to gain Irish citizenship, leave the UK and become "a European again". Ireland • 04 Sep 21
Novelist Hilary Mantel to seek Irish citizenship Novelist Hilary Mantel has said she hopes to gain Irish citizenship, leave the UK and become "a European again". Ireland • 04 Sep 21
Dalkey Literary Awards winners announced Authors Maggie O'Farrell and Elaine Feeney have been announced as this year's winners of the Dalkey Literary awards. Ireland • 20 Jun 21
Dalkey Literary Awards winners announced Authors Maggie O'Farrell and Elaine Feeney have been announced as this year's winners of the Dalkey Literary awards. Ireland • 20 Jun 21
Yeats Society Sligo crowdfunding to prevent closure The Yeats Society Sligo has launched a crowdfunding campaign, saying that without increased funding its future is in doubt. Connacht • 14 Jun 21
Yeats Society Sligo crowdfunding to prevent closure The Yeats Society Sligo has launched a crowdfunding campaign, saying that without increased funding its future is in doubt. Connacht • 14 Jun 21
Poet and chefs collaborate for unique poetry project An award-winning poet has come together with two well-known chefs to bring poetry to a new audience. Regional • 29 Apr 21
Poet and chefs collaborate for unique poetry project An award-winning poet has come together with two well-known chefs to bring poetry to a new audience. Regional • 29 Apr 21
Le Carré got Irish citizenship following Brexit vote John le Carré, the British novelist who cast flawed spies onto the bleak chessboard of Cold War rivalry, was so disillusioned by the 2016 Brexit vote to leave the European Union that he secured Irish citizenship shortly before he died. Brexit • 01 Apr 21
Le Carré got Irish citizenship following Brexit vote John le Carré, the British novelist who cast flawed spies onto the bleak chessboard of Cold War rivalry, was so disillusioned by the 2016 Brexit vote to leave the European Union that he secured Irish citizenship shortly before he died. Brexit • 01 Apr 21
National Library to run LGBTI history programme, events The history of LGBTI+ experience and identity in Ireland is to be explored in a new year-long programme from the National Library of Ireland. Ireland • 30 Mar 21
National Library to run LGBTI history programme, events The history of LGBTI+ experience and identity in Ireland is to be explored in a new year-long programme from the National Library of Ireland. Ireland • 30 Mar 21
People encouraged to pick up a book for 'Ireland Reads' Today is 'Ireland Reads' day, where people are being encouraged to pick up a book to read for their well-being during Covid-19. Although libraries are closed, they are still organising online book loans and other digital events. Ireland • 25 Feb 21
People encouraged to pick up a book for 'Ireland Reads' Today is 'Ireland Reads' day, where people are being encouraged to pick up a book to read for their well-being during Covid-19. Although libraries are closed, they are still organising online book loans and other digital events. Ireland • 25 Feb 21
Posthumous Costa poetry award for Eavan Boland The late Irish poet Eavan Boland has been announced as posthumous winner of the 2020 Costa Poetry Award for her final collection, The Historians. Ireland • 04 Jan 21
Posthumous Costa poetry award for Eavan Boland The late Irish poet Eavan Boland has been announced as posthumous winner of the 2020 Costa Poetry Award for her final collection, The Historians. Ireland • 04 Jan 21
