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  • skelper and me

    Book Review: The Skelper and Me

    Tony Doherty completes his trilogy of Troubles memoirs with more accessible and authentic storytelling, spanning his time as an IRA prisoner to his long journey for justice after his father's death on Bloody Sunday
  • Hilary Copeland Main

    Working your way up in the arts sector

    Hilary Copeland on how every piece of experience counts on the course to becoming a creative and cultural professional – an exciting area where there's no typical day
  • Sinead Moriarty.jpg

    The Way We Were

    Dublin author Sinéad Moriarty gives shelter to fiction fans in Bangor with an intimate discussion around her latest novel and writing career
  • Buckle My Shoe 2.jpg

    Kith and Kindle: Self-Publishing a Century-Old Family Story

    Debut author Aileen Bartlett on piecing together a true tale of childhood in WW1 Belfast and the importance of celebrating our predecessors
  • Marie Heaney

    A Collection Written in the Stars

    The late Seamus Heaney's wife Marie calls upon four centuries of distinguished bards in a new book of nighttime-themed poems and songs
  • Harry Potter

    Harry Potter Release Parties to Bewitch Book Lovers in Northern Ireland

    Retailers across the country celebrate the latest chapter in J.K. Rowling's fantasy franchise with magical events counting down to its midnight launch on July 31
  • Paul Charles

    Magherafelt's Man of Mystery

    Crime author Paul Charles on taking the Agatha Christie approach for his latest whodunnit and why fictional detectives needn't be dysfunctional
  • Christina Reid 4

    Third Writers on Writers Festival

    Linen Hall Library celebrates a century of women writers in memory of Christina Reid with this year's series of talks, workshops and performances
  • Stephen Connolly

    The Future of NI Poetry

    Stephen Connolly on compiling a new generation of voices in Irish literature for a landmark anthology with TS Eliot Prize-winner Sinéad Morrissey
  • On the Shelf April

    On the Shelf: April 2016

    Michael Conaghan lays Ireland's claim to Shakespeare and rounds up this month's must-read releases
  • Annemarie

    Words of Encouragement: Annemarie Neary

    The 2014 Michael McLaverty Award winner outlines why writers shouldn't stop short of submitting their works of fiction to the biennial competition
  • Two Cities One Book Main

    Belfast and Dublin Unite for Two Cities One Book

    Author Lia Mills on her Easter Rising-set novel Fallen, chosen to bring the Irish capitals together with a month of reading-related events throughout April
  • Michael McLaverty Short Story Award 2016

    Michael McLaverty Short Story Award Returns

    Linen Hall Library launch the biennial competition offering writers the chance to win one of Irish literature's top prizes
  • Martina Devlin Anthony Quinn Libraries NI

    Creativity Month Writers in Residence

    Authors Martina Devlin and Anthony Quinn share their enthusiasm for the Libraries NI role as duties are split for the first time
  • Stephanie Conn

    The Woman on the Other Side

    Ballyclare poet Stephanie Conn on how she turned words of comfort into an award-winning trade ahead of her debut collection's release
  • On The Shelf March

    On the Shelf: March 2016

    In the first of a new column, writer Michael Conaghan considers literature's link with upcoming centenaries and rounds up this month's best releases
  • Women Aloud NI Main

    Women Aloud NI

    One-day literary celebration aims to bring due recognition to our wealth of female authors, poets and storytellers
  • After Heaney

    Irish Pages Consider Life After Heaney

    Editor Chris Agee on how the poet's absence has already affected the cultural landscape, as the journal for contemporary writing launches its second tribute issue
  • Ulster Hall 1890

    The Musical Life of Nineteenth-Century Belfast

    Roy Johnston's posthumous chronicle of the formative period is an unprecedented work. Claire Savage reports from its launch at the Linen Hall Library
  • Paul McVeigh

    Belfast Book Chosen for Historic Big Read

    Paul McVeigh's debut novel The Good Son will be the literary focus of the milestone 50th Brighton Festival
  • Colin Bateman 2015

    Colin Bateman Reports Back

    The celebrated writer revisits his newsroom roots in his latest novel, and looks forward to his Paisley/McGuinness script making it to the big screen
  • James Ellis Troubles Over the Bridge

    Troubles Over the Bridge

    James Ellis's memoir raises questions of the times that deprived the late actor of his true off-stage potential as well as the wider barriers art must often overcome
  • Ian Rankin 1

    An Evening with Ian Rankin

    The acclaimed author on why his latest release isn't 'really a Rebus novel', as the retired detective moves out on his own in the Scottish capital
  • doNAL Ryan

    Belfast Literature - December 2015

    A round-up of the best literary events, readings and festivals taking place throughout the next month
  • Troubles Over the Bridge

    Troubles Over The Bridge

    New memoir tells of late actor Jimmy Ellis' fight against theatre censorship in 1950s Belfast. Listen to an extract read by longtime friend Adrian Dunbar
  • Burnside Launch

    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
  • Valberg Launch 2014.jpg

    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
  • Connolly McGilloway

    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
  • Irish Phrases Main

    Sure, Why Would Ye Not? and Other Irish Turns of Phrase

    Fermanagh writer Rodney Edwards gives a flavour of his debut book with ten of the uniquely indigenous expressions that pepper its dialogue
  • Wheels

    The Wheels of the World: 300 Years of Uilleann Pipers

    From the Famine to the Fureys, Colin Harper leaves few stones unturned in his quest to trace the fortunes of Ireland's 'only' true indigenous instrument
  • Faerie Thorn Big Telly

    Read an Extract from The Faerie Thorn

    The title story from debut author Jane Talbot's collection of dark fairy tales is the perfect mood setter for Halloween
  • Francis Ledwidge

    An Affirming Flame

    Gerald Dawe looks at the life of soldier and poet Francis Ledwidge, one of the inspirations behind his new book on Irish writing and wartime
  • Carlo Gebler and Ian Sansom

    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
  • Aspects

    Aspects Festival Preview

    The Irish literary feast's 24th edition reaches out to new corners of Bangor with boundary-pushing events celebrating the written word
  • Barlow By the Book

    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
  • Heaney Art

    Belfast Literature - August 2015

    Round-up of the best literary events, readings and festivals taking place throughout the next month
  • John Hewitt

    Hewitt Finds His Rightful Home

    Ulster Museum hosts the returning exhibition recognising the literary legacy of its most celebrated alumni
  • Longley

    Read a New Poem by Michael Longley

    'The Snowdrops' is taken from the award-winning Belfast poet's new illustrated collection Sea Asters
  • Getting Published

    Five Tips For Getting Published

    The Irish Writers Centre offer advice on how to see your work in print before bringing Publishing Day to the Belfast Book Festival
  • Elaine Gaston

    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
  • Community Arts Partnership

    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
  • Squat Pen

    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
  • Nick Sharratt

    Humdinger! Children's Story Festival 2015

    The celebrated festival returns to Derry with illustrator Nick Sharratt, comedian David O'Doherty and more hosting fun family events from March 23 - 28
  • Inspired Fest

    Guildhall Press Inspired Festival

    One-day literary celebration encourages aspiring writers of all ages in Derry
  • Aspects 2019

    Top events to check out at Aspects Irish Literature Festival

    Heather McGarrigle does her best to narrow down ten highlights from this year's huge programme, not just for book lovers, from September 20 - October 6 in Bangor
  • Derry: The Irish Revolution, 1912-23, Adrian Grant

    Derry: The Irish Revolution, 1912-23

    Historian Adrian Grant delves a century into the city's past and, with new facts and parallels to today, manages to makes a gripping read from events we already know the outcomes of
  • JOHN OCONNOR

    '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
  • Her Name Was Rose 2

    Her Name Was Rose

    Claire Allan leaves 'Chick Lit' behind in favour of a dark thriller which, for the Derry-based author, signals a bright new chapter
  • Eamonn Magee

    The Lost Soul of Eamonn Magee

    While his wasted sporting potential is a source of frustration, the ex-world champion boxer's remarkable, still unfinished story makes for an absorbing read with as much tragedy as it has triumph
  • Creativity Month writing article

    Why there's no right way to becoming a writer

    Authors Myra Zepf and Claire Savage reflect on their different routes to publication and share tips for aspiring scribes to carve their own path
  • Vicky main

    Larne-based storyteller gives voice to timeless children's tales

    Since moving to Northern Ireland Vicky McFarland has turned her lifelong love of books into a business of audio-sensory magic – listen to a recording from her recent collection
  • Carol's Christmas

    Read an excerpt from the hilarious Belfast version of A Christmas Carol

    Stephen Large's tragicomic take on Dickens' festive tale comes to the Amazon bookstore after a successful debut on stage last year
  • The Dead Beside Us

    The Dead Beside Us

    Tony Doherty wastes no time in following up his 'important' debut with a 'profound' adolescent account of conflict continuing to tear through 1970s Derry
  • Jennifer Johnston

    Jennifer Johnston: 'What do I do with my life if I can't write?'

    The revered author contemplates her creative well running dry after an almost 50 year career - and much more - ahead of her appearance at Seamus Heaney HomePlace
  • Cathy

    One Year Into My 'Dream Job' at Seamus Heaney HomePlace

    Cathy Brown reflects on the 'challenge, honour and privilege' of being Arts Programmer at Bellaghy's dedicated centre on its first anniversary
  • Aspects Festival 2017

    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 Weekend

    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 Main

    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 30th year

    John Hewitt Summer School Launch

    This year's summer school features 35 events from more than 100 writers, artists commentators and lecturers
  • Ulster Scots James and Philip

    This is Hame: Two Modern Ulster-Scots Poets

    James Fenton and Philip Robinson have been recently re-published by Ullans Press. Their books offer a window into that world – its language, humour, culture, religion and politics

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