Colin Barrett @colinbarrett.bsky.social, DCU Writer in Residence 2026, will join us for a Book Club event to discuss his debut novel 'Wild Houses' on Thursday, the 16th of April. To register, please go to: launch.dcu.ie/4rPWqs6 @dculibrary.bsky.social

All inedible, non-potable, un-kissable. Time comes, time goes, and we wring our hands and never decide, never touch the circle

Booker Prize longlisted author Colin Barrett @colinbarrett.bsky.social has been announced as the Arts Council @artscouncilireland.bsky.social English-language Writer in Residence at DCU. The position, jointly funded by the Arts Council and DCU, will begin in January 2026. Read: launch.dcu.ie/4pvMpQL

If you loved Wild Houses then you’ll love this. If you haven’t read any of @colinbarrett.bsky.social work yet then this is a great way in. Brilliant stories

Une ballade irlandaise aux côtés de @colinbarrett.bsky.social dans @lemonde.fr des livres Fils prodigues chez @editionsrivages.bsky.social