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
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
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
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
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
Roscommon Irish version of The Midnight Court found A version of the wildly licentious 18th century comic poem Cúirt an Mheán Oíche (The Midnight Court) adapted to a dialect of Irish no longer ... Ireland • 07 Nov 18
Harry Potter still casting his spell over Bloomsbury Harry Potter is continuing to work his magic for publisher Bloomsbury 20 years after his debut, with special editions of his first adventure helping revenue ... Business • 24 Oct 17
Acclaimed author JP Donleavy dies aged 91 The death has taken place of acclaimed author JP Donleavy, best known for cult classic The Ginger Man. Ireland • 14 Sep 17
Poet Danny Sheehy dies after boat overturns off Spain A well-known poet and boatmaker from west Kerry had died after the boat in which he was crewing overturned off the northwest coast of Spain. Books • 12 Jun 17
Tributes paid to renowned poet John Montague Tributes have been paid to renowned Irish poet John Montague who has died aged 87. News • 12 Dec 16
Amazon opens physical bookshop in Seattle Twenty years after pioneering the virtual bookshop, Amazon opened its first physical bookshop in its home town of Seattle, Washington today. News • 04 Nov 15
Hachette in deal to buy Perseus Books Hachette, the French publisher locked in a battle with Amazon over book pricing, will take over Perseus Books Group, the sixth largest US trade publisher. Business • 25 Jun 14
WH Smith to make year forecasts WH Smith said today it would meet full year forecasts as its strategy to improve profit margins and cost savings continued to pay off. Business • 22 Aug 13
Barnes & Noble's quarterly losses widen Barnes & Noble's first-quarter net loss more than doubled and the company's chairman said he was calling off his offer to buy the booksellers' retail ... Business • 20 Aug 13
Tablet war looms as Barnes & Noble enters fray Barnes & Noble is rolling out two new versions of its Nook tablet computer, adding to competition between itself, Amazon and Apple leading up to ... Business • 26 Sep 12
