We'll be heading to @stanzapoetry festival next month, Saturday March 14, with Charles Lang reading alongside Isabelle Baafi, from their acclaimed first #poetry collections! Tickets available through the StAnza website, and the event will also be streamed online! 🎟 byretheatre.com/shows/stanza...

📓Pre-orders now open for our latest #poetry book #ThePosthumousBookofShahrazad! Orders made through our online shop receive a custom design enamel pin featuring the pelican on the cover. Publishing on 21 March, @unesco #WorldPoetryDay, gift-wrapped and posted to you!🦢 skeinpress.com/product/the-...

A novel from @paveebeoir.bsky.social (author of the memoir 'Unsettled'), published by @skeinpress.bsky.social next month.

💕 Valentine’s Day #giveaway! 📕 Like and share to enter the draw to win a copy of Contentious Spaces, the brilliant new novel by award-winning writer Rosaleen McDonagh! Signed and dedicated by the author, postmarked to you by February 14th 💕 * Entries will close at 23:59 GMT on Sunday February 8th*

So many amazing people involved in getting this book to this point, cannot wait for it to be out in the world. And my word, that cover...

This Imbolc, we are thrilled to unveil the cover of 'The Posthumous Book of Shahrazad', the award-winning Asturian collection by @raquelmenendez.bsky.social, in an extraordinary translation by @robmunb.bsky.social! Design & illustration by Patrick Fisher at Frontwards Design. Pre-orders now open!

NEW on our website | Ellen Orchard reviews 2025 Irish poetry collections: 🍙Morsels by Susanna Galbraith @machapress.bsky.social 🏝️The Oasis by Charles Lang @skeinpress.bsky.social 🎈After Party by Dean Browne (Picador Poetry) 💧Infinity Pool by Vona Groarke (Gallery Press)

I’m looking forward to reading this!

We are very excited for the publication of 'Contentious Spaces' by Rosaleen McDonagh, coming soon! An incredible story set in a halting site in Dublin exploring the lives of families facing eviction. Pre-orders include a free tote bag & postcard. 📚https://skeinpress.com/product/contentious-spaces/

This is a really intimate and affecting series of conversations. Important listening, particularly for anyone who thinks that racism in Ireland is a recent development

Preorder now! 'Contentious Spaces' by #RosaleenMcDonagh is a haunting tale of identity, loyalty, and resilience. 'A writer of huge & vivacious talent, and this is a brilliant novel, so vivid and urgent and addictive.’ – #KevinBarry Free tote and postcard with pre-orders: tinyurl.com/mrxnhkcv

Here's a link to my review of Charles Lang's excellent debut collection, 'The Oasis': johnfield.org/2025/12/23/l... @skeinpress.bsky.social #poetry

'Thus, it is the richness of Persian Culture, the resilience of women and the value of connection in a precarious world that shine. In holding back, Manouchehri has constructed an elegant book in which life abounds.'@irishtimes.com review of 'This is not a cookbook' by Brigid O'Dea. In bookshops!

'I had no sense of identity growing up...' The final two episodes in our podcast series detail childhoods spent in Irish institutions, grappling with racism, identity, erasure and upheaval

ICYMI, you can still watch back this powerful panel on class x masculinity in contemporary poetry

Pre-order your copy now. This is a stunning book about contemporary Ireland by a writer at the top of her game.

'Contentious Spaces', the debut novel from acclaimed writer Rosaleen McDonagh, is already receiving extraordinary praise Publishing March 2026 🪻All pre-orders come with a complimentary tote bag and postcard 💝 Pre-order now: skeinpress.com/product/cont...

Unveiling our first publication of 2026... 'Contentious Spaces' is the debut novel from acclaimed Irish writer, playwright and performer Rosaleen McDonagh #ContentiousSpaces #NewIrishFiction

A wonderful essay collection. I learned a lot. As it happens I was only talking to my son about it last night.

We were honoured to be mentioned in this fantastic article @rte.ie about the upcoming inaugural Dublin Small Press Fair alongside so many wonderful independent Irish publishers, including @lilliputpress.bsky.social, @skeinpress.bsky.social, @machapress.bsky.social, and so many more.

The audiobook of 'Unsettled', Rosaleen McDonagh's incisive and groundbreaking essay collection, is now available to purchase on our website. Narrated by Kathleen Murphy, the book explores racism, ableism, abuse, resistance and the bonds of community that tie us together

So lovely to find an extract from 'This Is Not a Cookbook' on today's RTE Culture, detailing the recipe for 'Shami' alongside Roxana's memories of her grandmother's cooking, and of course her own beautiful illustrations ❤️ www.rte.ie/culture/2025...

Join us at the Dublin Small Press Fair on November 28th for a discussion on Independent Publishing with: 🌠 Will Dady from @renardpress.com 🌠Eimear Ryan from @bansheepress.bsky.social 🌠Brendan MacEvilly from Holy Show 🌠and chaired by our very own Nidhi Zak / Aria Eipe

Still revelling in all the magic of last week's @dublinbookfest.bsky.social ✨ Huge thanks to all who joined to celebrate these incredible authors, poets & thinkers And gratitude to the brilliant team at DBF, and to #TheRowanTrust, @dublincityoflit.bsky.social and @gutterbookshop.bsky.social ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

Still revelling in all the magic of last week's @dublinbookfest.bsky.social ✨ Huge thanks to all who joined to celebrate these incredible authors, poets & thinkers And gratitude to the brilliant team at DBF, and to #TheRowanTrust, @dublincityoflit.bsky.social and @gutterbookshop.bsky.social ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

Me and @eireannmor.bsky.social have a few words on @rte.ie about small presses, the "rich forest of independent publishing," and the Dublin Small Press Fair @dublinsmpressfair.bsky.social (28/29 November, Pearse St library): www.rte.ie/culture/2025...

Such an incredible eve celebrating the launch of This Is Not a Cookbook ❤️ Our hearts and souls are nourished 🍲 This Is Not a Cookbook is still available on our website and in all good bookshops 🎉

What does it mean to be a young, working-class male writer in contemporary Ireland? Join us for 'Young Blood' at this year's #DublinSmallPressFair in association with @poetryireland.bsky.social Tickets are free but limited: www.eventbrite.ie/e/young-bloo...

#DBF kicks off tomorrow and we're delighted to be part of it with: ✨Class Acts Poetry on Class and Belonging: dublinbookfestival.com/event/class-... ✨Thinking Aloud, Thinking Together with Phil Mullen & Afua Hirsch: dublinbookfestival.com/event/thinki... ✨This Is Not a Cookbook Launch: BOOKED OUT

'There were once three sisters who lived near Lough Corrib...' 'Why The Moon Travels', a haunting collection rooted in the oral tradition of the Irish Traveller community, is now available on audiobook 🎧 Written by Oein deBhairduin and narrated by Cormac O'Sullivan

On Samhain, the line between this world and the otherworld grows thin. These stories invite the listener to step across the breach and discover what magic awaits... In celebration of Samhain, we are releasing not one, but two, audiobooks by renowned folklorist Oein DeBhairduin 🍂

Incredible programme of events next Thursday at @dublincityuni.bsky.social Grab your tickets now: dublinbookfestival.com/event/class-... @sarahgilmartin.bsky.social @colmkeegan.bsky.social @cliodhnabhreatnach.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social

"All my friends are white but we never talk about racism..." The third episode of 'In the Half Light: Voices from Black Ireland' is now available to stream or download wherever you usually listen

Excited and honoured to be part of the very first Dublin Small Press Fair 📚 Indie publishing all the way! 💖

Huge thanks to @booksireland.bsky.social for running this beautiful extract from 'This Is Not a Cookbook' !

'Gathering around a table and sharing a meal is something that unites us' You can listen back to Roxana Manouchehri on 'All About Books' now! Huge thanks to @whatkatythought.bsky.social for such a beautiful, considered interview #ThisIsNotACookbook www.mixcloud.com/1032DublinCi...

'I was always made to feel grateful...' Episodes One and Two of 'In the Half Light: Voices from Black Ireland' are now available to stream wherever you usually listen Or here via our website: skeinpress.com/conversations/

What does the diversity of Irishness look like today? Join Skein Chairperson Philomena Mullen alongside Kieran Connell and Emer O’Neill for an evening of discuss and insights 📍Dublin 🗓️Nov 3rd, 6pm dublin.europarl.europa.eu/en/events/le...

Join us on Thursday 6 November for 'Class Acts: Poetry on Class and Belonging' featuring Skein poet Charles Lang alongside two other brilliant poetic voices, Colm Keegan and Clíodhna Bhreatnach Kicking off at 1pm at Belvedere Library, DCU campus

In Episode Two of 'In The Half Light: Voices from Black Ireland' we hear participants' stories of tracing their birth families, and trying to establish a sense of identity Listen now via our website: skeinpress.com/conversations/ Or wherever you get your podcasts

Such a wonderful evening at the prelaunch of 'This is not a cookbook' - author Roxana Manouchehri was in conversation with Razan Ibraheem at @kildarereaders.bsky.social Big thanks to the festival, to @barkerandjones.bsky.social for their support and to Roxy for providing the nibbles 🍴❤️

'My earliest memory would have been being a novelty...' Testimony, conversation, a gesture of refusal against erasure The first episode of 'In the Half Light: Voices from Black Ireland' is now available to stream via our website or wherever you get your podcasts

Skein Podcasts is now live! 🎧 Our first series - 'In the Half Light: Voices from Black Ireland' curated by Dr Phil Mullen and produced by Ian Maleney - is now available on all streaming platforms 📻 Or listen right here: skeinpodcaststhinkingaloudthinkingtogether.buzzsprout.com/2543651/epis...

Such an incredible evening celebrating the launch of our podcast with @molimuseum.bsky.social 'In the Half Light: Voices from Black Ireland' in #TrinityLongRoomHub Warm thanks to #DrPhilMullen,#EoinMcNamee, #CaelainnHogan & the participants who shared their stories. Available soon on all platforms!

Kicking off in 2 hours!

Join us next week at the brilliant Kildare Reader's Festival to hear Roxana Manouchehri in conversation with Razan Ibraheem about 'This Is Not a Cookbook' We'll have chats, some reading and some nibbles to enjoy! Book here: tickettailor.com/events/kilda...

Join us tomorrow eve for the launch of our new podcast series: 'In the Half Light: Voices from Black Ireland' Featuring podcast curator Dr Phil Mullen in conversation with journalist Caelainn Hogan ⏲️6.30pm 📍Davis Theatre, Arts Building, TCD www.eventbrite.ie/e/in-the-hal...

Places are filling up fast for Thursday's launch! Don't forget to register via the link below ⬇️

'Once upon a time, there were Travellers who travelled all over Ireland...' Acclaimed children's book 'The Fairy Queen' is now available in audiobook format, narrated by Elizabeth Ward 🌻 Order here via our website: skeinpress.com/product/the-...

Join us on Thursday 6 November for the launch of THIS IS NOT A COOKBOOK as part of @dublinbookfest.bsky.social Featuring readings, conversation, sale of artwork, and nibbles to savour from the author’s own recipes.... This is one you don't want to miss: dublinbookfestival.com/event/this-i...