In 1986, divers fished a series of ancient fragments out of a lake in a Longford County village in Ireland. The pieces were well-preserved, thanks to sediments in the lake—but they were no humble find ...

"Heart, Be at Peace" by Donal Ryan was announced as the overall An Post Irish Book of the Year 2024 during a ceremony on December 19. Ryan's book was among six titles competing for the accolade, all ...

The shortlist for the 2025 An Post Irish Book Awards has been unveiled, featuring a diverse and exciting mix of exceptional writing from both new and established writers across 19 categories.

It’s a truism that the Irish cast a long and influential shadow over English-language literature. James Joyce appears near the top of most lists of influential writers, and more recently, Sally Rooney ...

The Jaipur Literature Festival, one of the world’s leading festivals, comes to Ireland next month with JLF Island of Ireland. Taking place from May 22 nd to 31 st, the free festival will take place in ...

WE SAY IT every year – there’s a brilliant 12 months ahead for Irish literature. But 2026 truly looks like it’s going to be a standout year. In an absolutely jammers year for Irish books, here are 16 ...