Bold and thought-provoking, self-deprecating and soaked in Lally’s singular voice, her third book and first memoir tackles head on failure, economics and ideas of what a writer should be. Home Economics by Caitríona Lally publishes April 24th. Pre-order available via newisland.ie

Coming in April from Caitríona Lally via @newislandbooks.bsky.social - Home Economics, the first non-fiction book from the Rooney Prize winning author. Currently reading an advance proof of this, it's realy really good. One that will feature on many 'best of' lists this year. #speirgorm

Launching next week! An anthology edited by Molly Hennigan, featuring some of Ireland’s finest writers, inspired by the life and work of Maeve Brennan.

⚡40% DISCOUNT to celebrate the 3rd year anniversary of the publication of Declan Toohey's unique and blackly funny debut novel Perpetual Comedown. ⚡ Simply enter the discount code COMEDOWN40 at the checkout on newisland.ie to avail of the offer. Discount offer ends at midnight on February 2nd.

Newly arrived from @newislandbooks.bsky.social , Garry Bannister's latest book - Essential Irish, with handy QR code on the back cover linking to audio. Leabhar lán le téarmaí Gaeilge, thar a bheith úsáideach ag foghlaimeoirí! #speirgorm

Written with calm assurance, To Walk the Way by Mike Timms is a mindful and gently transporting journey through the ancient landscape of the Camino, and an account of finding meaning by walking it in one’s own way. Publishing March 6th. www.newisland.ie/shop/p/to-wa...

Sprinkle your day with Irish words, phrases and idioms from a native Connemara speaker with STOP YOUR SHENANIGANS, landing February 27th www.newisland.ie/shop/p/stop-...

Perhaps my proudest moment of all 2025 was having an essay including in the best-selling 'Wired Our Own Way' anthology from @newislandbooks.bsky.social and edited by the wonderful @niamhgarvey.bsky.social www.newisland.ie/shop/p/wired...

❄️ Nollaig na mBan faoi mhaise ❄️ It's the day for reading this wondrous story, preferably in the exquisite hardback edition from @newislandbooks.bsky.social I've written a new intro to this volume.

A social and cultural hitory of 'The DUBLIN PUB' by Donal Fallon and Dermot Bolger (@newislandbooks.bsky.social ) available from @dubraybooks.bsky.social 📖 online book sample yo peek inside and share www.jellybooks.com/cloud_reader...

Ah sure you'll have one, tis the Christmas... From @3castlesburning.bsky.social and @newislandbooks.bsky.social - our Book of the Year (and, as of yesterday our bestselling book of the year also). The Dublin Pub. It's your shout.... #speirgorm thebookshop.ie/donal-fallon...

Coming February 2026: an anthology edited by Molly Hennigan, featuring some of Ireland’s finest writers, inspired by the life and work of Maeve Brennan. www.newisland.ie/shop/p/an-as...

Looking forward to being part of the inaugural #DublinSmallPressFair in Pearse Street Library! Come say hello at our stall from 6–9pm on Friday the 28th and 10am–4pm on Saturday the 29th.

Very glad to see my contributor copies of the new Sunday Miscellany anthology, filled to the brim with excellent writing. Thank you, @sundaymiscellany.bsky.social @newislandbooks.bsky.social

For the week that's in it . . . New Island's co-founder Dermot Bolger at the 1987 Irish Books Awards in the Central Library, Dublin, pictured alongside Tom McCaughren (centre) and Lilliput's founder Antony Farrell (left). #throwback #1987 #irishbookawards

New Island is looking for a part-time Marketing co-ordinator to help manage our digital presence, support marketing campaigns, and keep our busy publishing office running smoothly. Full job description here www.newisland.ie/marketing-co...

The New Island class of 2025 🌟

Back into stock today from @newislandbooks.bsky.social @3castlesburning.bsky.social , the reprint of Three Castles Burning - a History of Dunlin in 12 Streets by Dónal Fallon (beside his latest magnum opus The Dublin Pub - A Social & Cultural History) #speirgorm

A new gift edition of James Joyce's The Dead is published by @newislandbooks.bsky.social with an introduction by @nualaoconnor.bsky.social I also read that Joyce set the story on January 6th, Feast of the Epiphany, as a nod to the infamous 🌀Night of the Big Wind🌀 1839 that devastated Ireland.

A great article on some of Dublin's lost public houses from @3castlesburning.bsky.social - our Irish published Book of the Year - get a copy here - thebookshop.ie/donal-fallon... @newislandbooks.bsky.social

A Dublin Classic, beautifully reborn . . . James Joyce's The Dead, introduced by the brilliant Nuala O'Connor, is out this Friday. A story of love, memory, and that unforgettable final snowfall. ❄️ www.newisland.ie/shop/p/the-d... #JamesJoyce #TheDead #classicliterature #NualaOConnor

thebookshop.ie/james-joyce-... Copies in stock now, ahead of release date next week! A VERY handsome edition of Joyce's The Dead, from @newislandbooks.bsky.social , and introduced by @nualaoconnor.bsky.social . Get one!

Great to hear that some of today’s stories are in the latest @sundaymiscellany.bsky.social collection. #SpéirGhorm

Blown away to have my piece included in this!!! My beloved mother would be tickled pink… *Sally’s Brown Bread* #SundayMiscellany #NewIslandBooks

⭐️Our lists of new releases for November are out! ⭐️ Check out this month's new titles in our fully searchable data base First Flush—or look back to see what you've missed! 🔽🔽🔽 booksirelandmagazine.com/new-releases/ @newislandbooks.bsky.social @lilliputpress.bsky.social @daleneireann.bsky.social

New Island is delighted to present the return of RTÉ’s Sunday Miscellany - a fresh collection of stories and poems drawn from the past three years of the much-loved radio programme. www.newisland.ie/shop/p/sunda...

Delighted to share our An Post Irish Book Awards 2025 shortlistees! 📚 The Dublin Pub by Donal Fallon 🎙️ Sunday Miscellany: A Selection 2023–2025, edited by Sarah Binchy 🐸 Frogs for Watchdogs by Seán Farrell 🕊️ Still – A Memoir by Julia Kelly 🎸 The Bass Player by Stephen Travers

Many thanks to everyone who came along to our poetry evening in Wicklow last Thursday. A pleasure to read with @vivianafiorentino.bsky.social and Keith Payne and to introduce The Hare's Corner to a new audience. @newislandbooks.bsky.social @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social

Sunday Donal Fallon's The Dublin Pub - packed with details & fabulous images @newislandbooks.bsky.social

The Hare's Corner: Making Space for Irish Nature has found its way to the window of Bridge Street Books Wicklow. @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social @newislandbooks.bsky.social

The Bass Player (published @newislandbooks.bsky.social ) is on the short list! @irishbookawards.bsky.social The book is a testament to the power of story-telling. May this recognition encourage all those seeking justice & truth. Humbled to have been part of this project. Thank you Stephen. Onward.

It's official — THE DUBLIN PUB is out now! Donal Fallon returns with an immersive social and cultural history of that most venerable institution: the Dublin pub. Sláinte! #thedublinpub #irishpubs #DonalFallon #ThreeCastlesBurning

Do join us to celebrate Irish Book Week at 7pm on 23 October, Bridge Street Books Wicklow town. I'll read from The Hare's Corner @newislandbooks.bsky.social & @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social. Keith Payne will read from his new collection Savage Acres & Viviana Fiorentino will read exciting new work.

Look at this little beauty, an exquisite hardback edition of James Joyce's story 'The Dead' from @newislandbooks.bsky.social And I've written a new intro, which was both pleasure and privilege. Out Nov. 7th! ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Manchán Magan. His legacy will be remembered with great admiration and respect, not only for the impact of his work but for the kindness and inspiration he shared with those around him. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Author Donal Fallon signing copies of our preorders of The Dublin Pub , A Social and Cultural history, from @newislandbooks.bsky.social all preorders have now shipped ! thebookshop.ie/donal-fallon... #TheDublinPub

Don't miss it! Join us for the launch event of THE DUBLIN PUB: A SOCIAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY by DONAL FALLON with special guest Dermot Bolger on Wednesday, October 8th at 6.30pm in Chapters Bookstore, Parnell St. Register via Eventbrite www.eventbrite.ie/e/donal-fall...

Join us tomorrow night in Eason. O'Connell St at 7.30pm to celebrate the launch of THE BASS PLAYER: SURVIVING THE MIAMI SHOWBAND MASSACRE by Stephen Travers with guest speaker Eddie Rowley.

Coming from @newislandbooks.bsky.social this November is a handsome gift edition of the classic short story from Joyce's Dubliners - The Dead, with a new introduction written by @nualaoconnor.bsky.social ( author of the bestselling Nora) - Preorder here - thebookshop.ie/james-joyce-...

Shared the stage yesterday at Write By The Sea literary festival with some wonderful writers (I name them in ALT text) who contributed to Wired Our Own Way; An Anthology of Autistic Irish Voices @newislandbooks.bsky.social. Thanks to the @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social for sending us!

Wonderful launch for The Hare's Corner on Friday evening. It was a celebration of the book but more importantly everyone who is looking after Irish nature. Thanks @newislandbooks.bsky.social @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social @booksupstairs.bsky.social Jane Carkill Catherine Cleary

Full house @booksupstairs.bsky.social last week for launch of THE HARE'S CORNER @newislandbooks.bsky.social in partnerships w/@burrenbeotrust.bsky.social, with poetry by @janeclarke.bsky.social, prose Catherine Cleary & illustrations Jane Carkill.

The image of legendary barman Paddy O'Brien from Donal Fallon's upcoming book The Dublin Pub adorning Grogan's. 🤟 Pre-order your copy via DubrayBooks.ie 👈 #TheDublinPub #IrishHistory #SocialHistory #CultureNight #DonalFallon

26 September 2025 @ 6.30pm @booksupstairs.bsky.social - Launch of The Hare's Corner @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social @newislandbooks.bsky.social Tickets here... www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launc...

Coming from @newislandbooks.bsky.social on 10th October is the eagerly awaited The Dublin Pub - A Social and Cultural History - preorder here ! - thebookshop.ie/donal-fallon...