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One of Ireland's leading playwrights recalls how his inspirational mother informed his play The Factory Girls
Belfast poet Medbh McGuckian came to terms with her mother's demise by writing her latest collection. Despite the limitations of the English language, she found catharsis in creativity
The Belfast poet on etymology, translations and his new collection of poems after the French master Arthur Rimbaud
With Colin Bateman commissioned to write a musical based on their oeuvre, original member Mickey Bradley looks back on a career in music
The English-born author has made the Walled City his home. With a new book out, he ponders questions of existence
Belfast author Gavin Weston's new book chronicles the hardships experienced by women and children
German sound artist explains the concept behind his latest work
Darran McCann on the increasing popularity of historical fiction and hearing stories in pubs
The Armagh-born director on the enduring appeal of Charles Dickens' classic story
The Irish singer-songwriter on why he sounds nothing like an Irish singer-songwriter
The poet talks about her latest collection, gothic madness and celebrating ordinary things
The poet on democratic impotence, filial piety and being critical of everything
History and the creative contest continue to inspire the Dublin author
Watch video and read our review of the week
It's been 11 years since his last book – are you up to the challenge?