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Unpublished works by renowned Irish writers to be sold in aid of National Print Museum

A limited-edition collection of unpublished works by some of Ireland's most prestigious writers has been commissioned to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the National Print Museum. Six internationally renowned, prizewinning writers including ...

29 Sept 2022 at 17:32

National News

President leads tributes after passing of Ireland's most famous travel writer

President Michael D. Higgins has paid tribute to a beloved Waterford travel writer following her passing aged 90. Dervla Murphy wrote over 25 books throughout her life documenting her travels across the world by bicycle. Born in Lismore, she ...

24 May 2022 at 14:15

National News

Irish novelist makes shortlist for £10,000 UK writing prize

An Irish writer is one of five people to make the shortlist of a £10,000 UK writing prize. Novelist Megan Nolan - originally from Co Waterford and now based in London - is nominated for the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award. Her ...

24 Jan 2022 at 11:33

National News

Arts Council apologises after mistakenly awarding over €3 MILLION in grants

The Arts Council of Ireland has apologised after mistakenly awarding a €25,000 grant to over 140 people. The embarrassing error was made yesterday (June 28), when letters were issued to 141 applicants informing them of their success in ...

29 Jun 2023 at 15:43

National News

Hozier would consider striking over AI threat to music industry

Irish singer Hozier has said he would consider striking over the threat of artificial intelligence (AI) to the music industry. The 33-year-old said he would be willing to join similar action to the US actors and writers’ strikes, who ...

17 Aug 2023 at 09:03

Arts & Entertainment

Interview with Booker-nominated Sebastian Barry: 'There’s a huge amount of humour in it, in being alive'

With a fifth nomination for the prestigious Booker Prize under his belt, one may be forgiven for assuming author Sebastian Barry has an ego the size of a thousand moons. On the contrary, his humility and generosity of spirit is ...

03 Aug 2023 at 16:33

National News

Oppenheimer continues awards season run with Writers Guild Awards nomination

Oppenheimer has continued its successful awards season run as its secured a Writers Guild Awards nomination. British director Christopher Nolan’s epic biopic, which sees Irish star Cillian Murphy play J Robert Oppenheimer – ...

21 Feb 2024 at 22:05

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Leitrim author launches new novel ‘Darkness at the edge of town’

Leitrim award-winning author launches new novel 'Darkness at the edge of town' at Charley Farrelly's Bar in Carrigallen next Friday, December 01, at 9pm. Kevin McManus is an active member of the CWA (The International ...

29 Nov 2023 at 16:00

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Drumshanbo-set short story shortlisted for An Post Book Awards 2023

Leitrim is well-represented in this year’s An Post Book Awards 2023, with author Jennifer McMahon ‘In the Same Darkness’ shortlisted for the Irish Book Awards Short Story of the Year. Originally from Cork, Jennifer ...

09 Nov 2023 at 11:00

Arts & Entertainment

Ryan Tubridy kicks off emotional first episode of podcast 'The Bookshelf' with guest David Walliams

Former Late Late Show host Ryan Tubridy told David Walliams about the difficult time he faced after losing his father in the first episode of Tubridy’s new podcast. Writer and actor David Walliams was the ...

16 Apr 2024 at 10:48

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Leitrim Guardian Young Writers competition

The Leitrim Guardian 2021 Young Writers competition is open to all students in primary and second level education with a winner chosen from each level. Entries from students who are home schooled are ...

11 Oct 2020 at 12:00

National News

Broadcaster and wife of Gay Byrne Kathleen Watkins has passed away

The highly successful broadcaster, writer and musician Kathleen Watkins has passed away at the age of 90. Kathleen was the wife of the late Gay Byrne, one of Ireland's most legendary presenters. She ...

07 Nov 2024 at 13:57

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