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Unpublished works by renowned Irish writers to be sold in aid of National Print Museum

A limited-edition collection of unpublished works by some of Ireland's most prestigious writers has been commissioned to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the National Print Museum. Six internationally renowned, prizewinning writers including ...

29 Sept 2022 at 17:32

National News

President leads tributes after passing of Ireland's most famous travel writer

President Michael D. Higgins has paid tribute to a beloved Waterford travel writer following her passing aged 90. Dervla Murphy wrote over 25 books throughout her life documenting her travels across the world by bicycle. Born in Lismore, she ...

24 May 2022 at 14:15

National News

Irish novelist makes shortlist for £10,000 UK writing prize

An Irish writer is one of five people to make the shortlist of a £10,000 UK writing prize. Novelist Megan Nolan - originally from Co Waterford and now based in London - is nominated for the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award. Her ...

04 Apr 2022 at 22:01

Sport

Erling Haaland and Sam Kerr win FWA awards

Manchester City forward Erling Haaland has been voted the Football Writers’ Association’s Footballer of the Year, with Chelsea striker Sam Kerr receiving the women’s award. Haaland, 22, has enjoyed a superb first season with City, ...

12 May 2023 at 10:14

National News

Arts Council apologises after mistakenly awarding over €3 MILLION in grants

The Arts Council of Ireland has apologised after mistakenly awarding a €25,000 grant to over 140 people. The embarrassing error was made yesterday (June 28), when letters were issued to 141 applicants informing them of their ...

29 Jun 2023 at 15:43

National News

Hozier would consider striking over AI threat to music industry

Irish singer Hozier has said he would consider striking over the threat of artificial intelligence (AI) to the music industry. The 33-year-old said he would be willing to join similar action to the US actors and writers’ ...

17 Aug 2023 at 09:03

Arts & Entertainment

Interview with Booker-nominated Sebastian Barry: 'There’s a huge amount of humour in it, in being alive'

With a fifth nomination for the prestigious Booker Prize under his belt, one may be forgiven for assuming author Sebastian Barry has an ego the size of a thousand moons. On the contrary, his humility and generosity of ...

03 Aug 2023 at 16:33

National News

Oppenheimer continues awards season run with Writers Guild Awards nomination

Oppenheimer has continued its successful awards season run as its secured a Writers Guild Awards nomination. British director Christopher Nolan’s epic biopic, which sees Irish star Cillian Murphy play J Robert ...

21 Feb 2024 at 22:05

Sport

Pressure going to go both ways – Yaya Toure unsure how title race will play out

Yaya Toure believes both Manchester City and Arsenal will be feeling the pressure as they battle it out at the top of the Premier League. Arsenal sit two points clear at the summit following their last-gasp ...

19 Feb 2023 at 19:31

Lifestyle

Comedian Sara Pascoe on her IVF journey and motherhood at 42

Stand-up comedian, writer, TV panellist and The Great British Sewing Bee host Sara Pascoe, who is expecting her second baby at 42, says there are definite advantages to being an older mum. “It depends how ...

19 Sept 2023 at 09:02

Sport

John McGinn targeting better days with Scotland after winning best player award

Scotland midfielder John McGinn believes they have learned from past mistakes as they prepare for this summer’s Euro 2024 qualifiers. Steve Clarke’s men are looking to build on a flying start to their ...

18 May 2023 at 12:21

Local News

Writer with Offaly roots set to launch debut novel in Birr this month

An Irish writer with Offaly roots is launching her debut novel in Birr this month. Frances Browner's novel 'A Bronx Summer' will be launched by local Banagher historian James Scully at Birr Library ...

17 Nov 2023 at 08:33

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