Search

Displaying 41 - 80 of 710. Show 5 | 10 | 20 | 40 | 60 results per page.

Northern Ireland's longest-running literature festival continues to spread the word
Aspects at 25 may be a tough act to follow, but this year brings more big names to Bangor while celebrating centuries of writing heritage
Paul Muldoon on breathing new life into Heaney's 'Human Chain'
The Pulitzer Prize-winning poet reveals how dance, genetics and horses all factor into a weekend exploring his one-time tutor's final collection
Bernard MacLaverty: 'You have to live your life before you can write about it'
The acclaimed author talks about his first novel in 16 years, where the time went and how one unique place not only inspired it, but changed his way of thinking about life and love
John Hewitt Summer School Launch
This year's summer school features 35 events from more than 100 writers, artists commentators and lecturers
10 Northern Ireland Holiday Reads
Local authors who are worth taking along on your summer break
Jane Austen at 200
NI writers on the literary icon's work remaining relevant and its role in bringing women-led stories to wider prominence
How Writing Helps with Mental Health
Author Dan Mooney considers the ways in which literature benefits those who are suffering even if the reader is not
Getting a Read on Keith Acheson, Belfast Book Festival Director
The man behind Belfast's leading literary event opens up about this year's programme, the titles he can't put down and why books are more important than ever
Rave Reviews: Ciarán McMenamin
With its dark humour and '90s hedonism, the Fermanagh actor's first novel is like Trainspotting during the Troubles. Before opening the Belfast Book Festival, he talks about the positive reception and bringing Skintown to the big screen
Listen to a Reading from the Stewart Parker Novel 'Hopdance'
Biographer Marilynn Richtarik previews the late playwright's long 'lost' work depicting the events around his life-changing leg amputation
A Few of My Favourite Children's Books
Author and Culture NI critic Claire Savage recalls the stories which enchanted her early years ahead of the launch of her own first novel for young readers
The Seven Last Words
Responding to Haydn's 18th century composition hasn't been easy for author Jan Carson, yet the classical collaboration has still presented its own creative rewards
Women Writers on Writing
As female wordsmiths celebrate International Women's Day, Lucy Caldwell and Lesley Allen share advice on putting pen to paper and overcoming rejection
Josef Locke: Still Blazing Away
A century after his birth, a new biography and exhibition of artefacts will give a definitive account of the celebrated singer's life in show business
Writers Respond to Refugee Images
Glenn Patterson, Jan Carson and Colin Dardis imagine life as displaced people around the world, as part of Oxfam Ireland exhibition touring NI libraries
Six Books for Christmas
Give the gift of reading as Damian Smyth selects some of the best works published by local writers over the past 12 months
Garbhan Downey's One-off Christmas Present
Derry writer produces new limited-edition novelette in the space of a month, making for a perfect last-minute stocking filler
Michael McLaverty Short Story Award
Linen Hall Library names Cork writer Kevin Doyle as biennial competition winner with runners up Ciarán Folan and Sinéad Slattery
Christmas Ghost Stories
Claire Savage traces the chilling roots of a largely forgotten festive tradition, from Shakespearean theatre to Victorian séances
Do Authors Need to be Bloggers?
A worthless distraction or a necessary means of interaction? Five local wordsmiths share their views on the lot of the modern writer
Be Inspired by HomePlace this Season
Events programmer Liam Browne on 'encapsulating' Seamus Heaney's vision and spirit at the new multi-function arts space celebrating his legacy in Bellaghy
The John O’Connor Winter School
A new writing festival backed by Paul Muldoon honours Armagh's lost literary great with a unique series of masterclasses and special events
Poetry Weekend Set for Seamus Heaney HomePlace
Bellaghy's newly opened literary centre will follow this year's national celebration with three days of classical music, talks and recitals
Cullybackey Gothic: Remembering Ian Cochrane
Twelve years after his death, James Greer pays tribute to the oft-overlooked Antrim novelist known for his 'beguiling storytelling'
Paul McVeigh Shortlisted for Polari Prize
Belfast author 'over the moon' to be in line for award recognising LGBT literature, but publishing prejudice is hindering others from taking the same risk
Lucy Caldwell is Keeping 'er Lit
The award-winning Belfast author on the importance of women having their voices heard in contemporary fiction, ahead of a special Open House Festival panel
On the Shelf: July 2016
Michael Conaghan considers the immortality of Ireland's literary icons and hand-picks six titles to sink into this month
Casting a Light on the Emerald Isle
Red Barn Gallery exhibition traces the origins of Ireland's famous moniker through the poetry of William Drennan
Belfast Literature - November 2015
A round-up of the best literary events, readings and festivals taking place throughout the next month
Belfast Literature - October 2015
A round-up of the best literary events, readings and festivals taking place throughout the next month
Belfast Literature - September 2015
A round-up of the best literary events, readings and festivals taking place throughout the next month
The Organised Criminal
Dublin-based author, Jarlath Gregory, on his latest novel, set in Crossmaglen in South Armagh
Pulitzer Prize Winning Poet Returns to Home Soil
One of Ireland's leading contemporary poets, Paul Muldoon is back in Armagh for prestigious John Hewitt International Summer School
Yeats 150
The world commemorates one of Ireland's most esteemed literary figures a century and a half after his birth
Read a New Short Story from The Incubator
Get an early taste of the Irish literary journal's new issue with an exclusive piece of flash fiction by Dublin writer Nollaig Rowan
Kelly Creighton
Newtownards author on what helped shape her 'brilliant crime debut' ahead of its launch on June 4 and what to expect from her appearance at the Belfast Book Festival
Forging a Creative Industries Career
Watch Honeycomb - Creative Works video interviews with musician Andrew WK, author and illustrator Oliver Jeffers and documentary filmmaker Emma Davies
The Postcard Story Project 2015
Author Jan Carson on 'the great exercise in concision, imagination and perserverance' that sees her writing and posting micro stories to friends
Debut Authors to Watch in 2015
From deliciously dark fairy tales and gritty crime thrillers, to stories of love, redemption and fantastical space battles, there is plenty to get your teeth into this year
Arthur Conan Doyle's Spiritualist Visit to Belfast
Oscar Ross of the Northern Ireland Sherlock Holmes Society on the Christian backlash to the famed crime author's spiritualist lecture delivered at the Ulster Hall in 1925

Search

Pages