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 … World • 23 Mar
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
Author and journalist Colm Keane dies aged 70 Author and former RTÉ journalist Colm Keane has died aged 70. Ireland • 22 Jan
'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
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
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
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 … 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
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 … 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
American poet Louise Gluck wins Nobel Literature Prize The Nobel Literature Prize went to American poet Louise Gluck, the jury at the Swedish Academy said, honouring a writer known for themes of childhood … World • 08 Oct 20
200 'irreplaceable' stolen books recovered in Romania Romanian prosecutors have said they have recovered around 200 centuries-old stolen books which disappeared from storage in Britain in 2017, including works by Galileo Galilei, … World • 18 Sep 20
JK Rowling reveals she suffered sex assault, violence Author JK Rowling has said she was partly motivated to speak out about transgender issues because of her experience of domestic abuse and sexual assault. News • 10 Jun 20
Poet Eavan Boland dies aged 75 Irish poet Eavan Boland has died at the age of 75. Ireland • 27 Apr 20
IWD draws attention to existing inequalities - Atwood Author Margaret Atwood has said that International Women's Day is needed because it draws attention to the inequalities that still exist around the world. Ireland • 08 Mar 20
President Higgins donates books to public libraries President Michael D Higgins was at Cabra Library today to donate several hundred books from his personal collection to public libraries. Ireland • 11 Feb 20
Death of writer, broadcaster Liam Mac Con Iomaire Writer, broadcaster and academic Liam Mac Con Iomaire has died aged 81. Ireland • 06 May 19
Kinsella's visit to school his 'last public engagement' Poet Thomas Kinsella has said that a visit today to his old primary school will be his last public engagement. Dublin • 10 Apr 19
Literary award shortlist features memorable characters Arts and Media Correspondent Sinéad Crowley takes a closer look at the shortlist for this year's International Dublin Literary Award. Analysis and Comment • 08 Apr 19
Two Irish authors shortlisted for literary award Two Irish authors have been shortlisted for this year's International Dublin Literary Award. Ireland • 04 Apr 19
Dolly's books for tots in Tallaght Thousands of young children in Tallaght in Dublin are to be given free books under a scheme initiated by singer Dolly Parton. Dublin • 14 Feb 19
