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James Joyce to Sally Rooney: How much do you know about Irish writers?

James Joyce to Sally Rooney: How much do you know about Irish writers?

Sat, 09 Aug, 2025

How well do you know the greats, and the voices still shaping Irish literature today? Take our quiz and find out!

Michael D Higgins to release album of poetry recorded at Áras an Uachtaráin

Michael D Higgins to release album of poetry recorded at Áras an Uachtaráin

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

The album will be released on September 5th.

50th anniversary of Seamus Heaney’s landmark collection on Troubles to be marked

50th anniversary of Seamus Heaney’s landmark collection on Troubles to be marked

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

A three-day conference at the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s University Belfast will bring together experts on the poet.

Poet Michael Longley touched souls with just a few words, funeral hears

Poet Michael Longley touched souls with just a few words, funeral hears

Sat, 01 Feb, 2025

The acclaimed Belfast poet died last month aged 85.

‘Deep sadness’ following death of Belfast poet Michael Longley

‘Deep sadness’ following death of Belfast poet Michael Longley

Thu, 23 Jan, 2025

Mr Longley died at the age of 85 after winning world-wide renown for his writing.