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Sam Burnside Book Launch
Playwright Frank McGuinness and more mark the release of the poet's newest publications with recitals tinged with the significance of recent world events -
Doing Justice to Valberg
Author and solicitor Desmond Doherty on the lauded crime series, and adapting to the big screen, ahead of the launch of its third instalment -
Brian McGilloway and John Connolly
Two of Ireland's most accomplished crime authors trade literary lessons to mark the double launch of their latest books -
My Writing Life; Why Bother?
Authors Carlo Gébler and Ian Sansom share their views and experiences of the literary world with a sold-out crowd at Aspects Festival -
John McAllister Does Things By the Book
The Armagh author on how early writing habits and working life during the Troubles continues to shape his acclaimed crime novels -
Hewitt Finds His Rightful Home
Ulster Museum hosts the returning exhibition recognising the literary legacy of its most celebrated alumni -
Elaine Gaston
The Ballycastle poet on launching her debut collection on Doire Press and using language to confront the everyday complexities of North Coast life -
Seamus Heaney Award for New Writing 2015
Community Arts Partnership reward Stephanie Conn for her poem 'Lavender Fields' at a busy evening in Belfast's Duncairn Centre for Culture and Arts -
The Squat Pen
Ballycastle Writers Group host the fortnightly showcase of poetry and music on tour from its usual home of Belfast's No Alibis Bookshop -
'Like moon dust dropped on Armagh': the rapid rise of the John O'Connor arts festival
In just two years, the event has gone from an unknown prospect to one which lights up the city with four days of literary magic