‘All human life is here, in all its pain, but there’s flinty Cork humour too. Another gem from Doire Press.’ Delighted with Anne’s lovely review (& extra delighted to get a little mention!) of #CorkStories edited by Madeleine D’Arcy & Laura McKenna and published by #DoirePress

“Academic publisher Taylor & Francis, which owns Routledge, had sold access to its authors’ research as part of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) partnership with Microsoft.” thebookseller.com/news/academic-…

Glad to see The Ghostlights having a little moment in the sun, thanks to Matthew 💚

Cork County Library and Arts Services invites professional artists, designers and craft makers, to propose a 2D artwork for Kinsale Library. The budget for the commission is €32,000. DEADLINE: 20th August 2024 at 5pm Applications via yourcouncil.ie/service/Kinsal… Cork County Arts Office

If you’re a digital reader dithering over whether #Greener is your kind of thing (friends reconnecting after many years amid grief, envy & family tangles) - it’s currently less than the price of a Bounty bar (and hopefully less divisive) #KindleDeals👇

Anne Enright: how clear the light she shone for writers who followed her, who took strength from her greater sacrifice. O’Brien lived through times that were appalling for some women, unpleasant for all. She was the lightning rod: her work cleared the air. irishtimes.com/culture/books/…

For those who can attend, the School of Digital Humanities and English will be opening a Book of Condolence for Éibhear Walshe from Tuesday morning (tomorrow) in 1.65 of the O'Rahilly Building on the UCC campus.

‘This is timely and timeless fiction, in which there is much at stake.’ We are delighted to reveal the #BookerPrize2024 longlist. Huge congratulations to the authors who make up this year's Booker Dozen. ➡️ Discover the full list: thebookerprizes.com/bp2024

If you ask : what is the value of the humanities? I would say that it teaches you to read with acuity, to analyse wild claims, to argue responsibly to questions to which there are no right answers. Do we need the humanities? Let’s hear it for yes!!!

I’m opening a teeny, wee, fine art prints studio tomorrow in Doolin. It’s called The Dark Room. Call in for the chats! DM for Eircode.

How do you Culture Night? We're committed to making the arts landscape as diverse, accessible and enjoyable for all and Culture Night is a celebration of this! Join us on 20 Sep for 1000s of FREE events incl 🔹Trad & evolving arts 🔹Late Night 🔹All ages bit.ly/4dyNP6p

Look what arrived today by ⁦Gráinne Murphy⁩ Looking forward to taking this back up to the lake for a read!

This will be great! Noel & I continuing our fally downy cliffy seaside sadness book tour.

#TheInheritance is available to preorder at all good bookshops! Out on 19th Sept! Please RT🙏🏽

Our relationship with guns is insane.

Blimey! Apocalyptic rainy weather here 🌧️🌧️ - do send us your stories to brighten our day!! We're open to all genres for adults + YA, and welcome #international entries! Judges Alice Lutyens + Ciara Finan are standing by! The Curtis Brown Group #WritingCommunity thecaledonianovelaward.com/2025-award/

SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN Have you written your first novel? Submit your manuscript to #NovelFair for the chance to pitch your novel to leading publishers and agents. Submit 10,000-word extract of your novel and a 300-word plot synopsis. irishwriterscentre.ie/novel-fair/ Deadline: 30/09/2024

Today, Bloomsbury announces the launch and ongoing production of a selection of our top-selling trade titles as dyslexia-friendly books. Find out more here: thebookseller.com/news/bloomsbur…

Mairéad Hearne will be chatting with two of A Post’s best new Irish Voices in Kinsale on Saturday 5th October book tickets at wordsbywater.ie Sheila Armstrong Mᴀɪʀᴇ́ᴀᴅ Hᴇᴀʀɴᴇ 📚 #noeloregan #wordsbywater #literaryfestivals

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