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Irish Writer. Humourless Hag. Author of Her Kind, The Herbalist & Inside The Wolf
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Declan Meade
3 months ago
Happy to have recently joined the board of Irish PEN and would encourage more writers to become members. Find out more here:
irishpen.com/become-a-mem...
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@Galleybeggars
6 months ago
Our short story prize is open for submissions again! Please share this widely - and please send us your stories:
www.galleybeggar.co.uk/prize
Closing date 8 November!
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Prize — Galley Beggar Press
https://www.galleybeggar.co.uk/prize
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SAM BLAKE
5 months ago
Huge thanks to the Irish Independent for covering this, (I've just seen a BBC article about a musician this has happened to). For readers, the solution is to buy real books in independent bookshops, a win win for everyone and a lose for the scammers. If you prefer ebooks, be very careful out there 🤯
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Books Upstairs
6 months ago
📣 We’re recruiting! • Bookseller/Barista position available • 3-5 days a week • Bookshop experience essential • Email CVs and cover emails to
[email protected]
by 15th August
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Irish Writers Centre
6 months ago
Submissions are open for the International Debut Novel Competition We’re celebrating past winners with their memories starting with
@boycie.bsky.social
whose winning novel, The Herbalist, winner of the Debut of the Year at The Irish Book Awards. Details here
irishwriterscentre.ie/internationa...
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Thanks to Nicci and Mick for their work on this brilliant podcast
#bridgetcleary
#alicekyteler
#witchtrials
#changeling
www.mixcloud.com/CRKC887fm/co...
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From Alice Kyteler To Bridget Cleary And The Modern Day Witch Hunt 27-06-25 19:00-20:30
https://www.mixcloud.com/CRKC887fm/communities-in-action-paul-brophy-27-06-25-1900-2030/
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#publicationday
Thrilled skinny with The Herbalist, and it's sumptuous cover - released internationally this month, starting here today...
amzn.eu/d/aWs8ph6
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The Herbalist: A moving historical novel inspired by true events in 1930s Ireland: Amazon.co.uk: Boyce, Niamh: 9781738550630: Books
Buy The Herbalist: A moving historical novel inspired by true events in 1930s Ireland by Boyce, Niamh (ISBN: 9781738550630) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible ...
https://amzn.eu/d/aWs8ph6
7 months ago
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Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann
8 months ago
Our statement on Gaza, signed by almost 400 Irish writers.
irishpen.com/2025/06/05/s...
Please share widely.
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Statement on Gaza - Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann
‘If I must die, I want a resonant death… a death that the whole world will hear’Fatima Hassouna, writer, photographer, and journalist killed in Gaza on 16 April 2025 We, the undersigned writers of the...
https://irishpen.com/2025/06/05/statement-on-gaza/
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Niamh Boyce
8 months ago
Please consider supporting or joining my Virtual 'My Favourite Book' Coffee Morning that I'm hosting on Saturday July 5th at 11am IST/GMT) to help relieve the suffering in Gaza. Thank you so much!
www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/C...
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Support Rose Servitova's Page on iDonate.ie
Rose Servitova's Page for Médecins Sans Frontières /Doctors Without Borders Ireland (MSF) and UNICEF Ireland, created by Rose Servitova | iDonate.ie
https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/CoffeeMorningForFoodMedicine
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Mslexia
8 months ago
Submission Slot ✍️ We're after stories and poems on the theme 'Blue' for our Issue 107 Showcase. Send up to two stories (up to 2,200 words each) or four poems (up to 40 lines each) on the theme. Deadline: 9 June 2025
mslexia.co.uk/submit-your-...
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#WritingCommunity
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Emma Darwin
8 months ago
"Our yoga is about ensuring that our word-mind can respond as fully and fluently as possible to whatever our story-mind comes up with"
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Dr Shauna Gilligan
9 months ago
It's 1st May and
#poetryday
so I'm revisiting FIRE
@arlenhouse.bsky.social
and the stunning opening poem HERE
@cristinleach.bsky.social
@oonaghmontague.bsky.social
alongside the beautiful artwork WINDOW
@boycie.bsky.social
May words and pictures continue to shine light....
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Delighted to have a poem in this Massive anthology of Irish women's poetry from the legendary feminist press
@arlenhouse.bsky.social
Congratulations to Editors by
@alanhayes.bsky.social
&
@nualaoconnor.bsky.social
Beautiful cover art by Pauline Bewick
#washingwindowsV
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9 months ago
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I've just signed this petition protesting Meta's theft of Irish writing, which they've used to build their AI tool. Will you sign too?
my.uplift.ie/petitions/pr...
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Protest Meta's Theft of Irish Writing
I've just signed this petition protesting Meta's theft of Irish writing, which they've used to build their AI tool. Will you sign too?
https://my.uplift.ie/petitions/protest-meta-s-theft-of-irish-writing?source=bluesky-share-button&utm_medium=myuplift&utm_source=bluesky&share=271d0fd5-fe88-4d7a-814f-40712f90c262
10 months ago
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Lia MIlls
11 months ago
This will be great!
irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/hist...
@katmezzacappa.bsky.social
@boycie.bsky.social
@irishwriterscentre.bsky.social
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History That’s Not Musty Or Fusty: Masterclass with Martina Devlin - Irish Writers Centre
One-day intensive masterclass on writing historical fiction. In-person at the Irish Writers Centre (Dublin). Saturday 8 March 2025.
https://irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/history-thats-not-musty-or-fusty-masterclass-with-martina-devlin/
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Martin Doyle
11 months ago
Carmel Harrington: ‘I was 40 before I dared to start querying agents. After 47 rejections I decided to self-publish’. The writer on her new novel, The Stolen Child; being chosen to write an official Cold Feet tie-in; and her Dean Koontz motto for life
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
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Author Carmel Harrington: ‘I was 40 before I dared to start querying agents. After 47 rejections I decided to self-publish’
The writer on her lastest novel, The Stolen Child; being chosen to write an official Cold Feet tie-in; and her Dean Koontz motto for life
https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/2025/03/01/author-carmel-harrington-i-was-40-before-i-dared-to-start-querying-agents-after-47-rejections-i-decided-to-self-publish/
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Lia MIlls
11 months ago
libranwriter.wordpress.com/2025/02/28/f...
@shaunagilligan.bsky.social
@boycie.bsky.social
@martinadevlinbooks.bsky.social
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Fire: Brigid and the Sacred Feminine: An interview with editors Niamh Boyce and Shauna Gilligan (PART 2 of 2)
FIRE Part 2: COLLABORATION AND PRACTICALITIES This is a continuation of an interview first posted on 26/02/2025 (The first question is repeated) Lia: I’m interested in the fact that you are both in…
https://libranwriter.wordpress.com/2025/02/28/fire-brigid-and-the-sacred-feminine-an-interview-with-editors-niamh-boyce-and-shauna-gilligan-part-2-of-2/
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Raven Books
11 months ago
I feel very fortunate to have had her come into the shop a few times, a gentle soul and always a pleasure to talk to. Solas na bhFlaitheas dá h-anam uasal.
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Dr Shauna Gilligan
11 months ago
Thanks to
@liamills.bsky.social
for the generous and thoughtful questions about
#Fire
anthology which I co-edited with
@boycie.bsky.social
. Great to revisit our process and thoughts around themes and call out on
#Brigid
publication funded by Brigid1500
#kildarecountycouncil
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Lia MIlls
11 months ago
Fire: Brigid and the Sacred Feminine: An interview with editors Niamh Boyce and Shauna Gilligan (PART 1 of 2) Fire: Brigid and the Sacred Feminine Edited by Niamh Boyce and Shauna Gilligan Fire: Brigid and the Sacred Feminine is an anthology of stories, poems and images based on the figure of…
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Fire: Brigid and the Sacred Feminine: An interview with editors Niamh Boyce and Shauna Gilligan (PART 1 of 2)
Fire: Brigid and the Sacred Feminine Edited by Niamh Boyce and Shauna Gilligan Fire: Brigid and the Sacred Feminine is an anthology of stories, poems and images based on the figure of Brigid (Goddess for some, saint for others) from Irish and international writers and artists. Curated and edited by Niamh Boyce and Shauna Gilligan, it is described by Niamh Wycherley as ‘a deeply personal, evocative and at times blissfully painful testimony to Brigid’s enduring legacy.’
https://libranwriter.wordpress.com/2025/02/26/fire-brigid-and-the-sacred-feminine-an-interview-with-editors-niamh-boyce-and-shauna-gilligan-part-1-of-2/
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Lia MIlls
11 months ago
@shaunagilligan.bsky.social
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@martinadevlinbooks.bsky.social
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Interview from the wonderful Lia Mills about Fire 🔥 anthology of writing inspired by Brigit, Goddess, Saint & the sacred feminine
libranwriter.wordpress.com
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Libran Writer (Lia Mills)
Occasional notes on writing & life
https://libranwriter.wordpress.com/
11 months ago
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Kildare Readers Festival
11 months ago
We've started a podcast. We invite you to settle in & listen to engaging discussions with authors about their work, inspirations, & the stories behind their books. Whether you missed these talks the first time around or want to relive the experience, give us a listen
open.spotify.com/show/62t0eaH...
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Kildare Reads
Podcast · Kildare Reads Podcast · Kildare Reads is a monthly podcast bringing you captivating conversations with renowned authors, straight from the heart of the Kildare Readers Festival. Join us as w...
https://open.spotify.com/show/62t0eaHyS35lxja8rHdqAX
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The boys being Bob & Sylvie in kilkenny
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Anna Mazzola
about 1 year ago
What a week to have a book out about political corruption and powerful, abusive men! At least in my novel they get their comeuppance. My first Anna Sharpe thriller. Out today in all formats in the UK, and in eBook and audio in the US.
#NotesOnADrowning
annamazzola.com/notes-on-a-d...
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Elizabeth C. Waight
about 1 year ago
#Writers
! Can’t recommend Emma’s tool-kit enough! Any encounter with Emma makes you a better writer, whatever your genre. Enjoy!
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Irish Writers Centre
about 1 year ago
Looking to write more this year? 🖊️ From writing short stories to autopoetic essay, our jam-packed winter course programme covers all writerly whims. 😉 Book now!
irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/
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Courses - Irish Writers Centre
Irish Writers Centre, Dublin, Ireland. Writing courses, literary events, professional development for writers, fiction, poetry, non-fiction, playwriting.
https://irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/
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SAM BLAKE
about 1 year ago
I think I managed *not* to post today's rather stunning news!🤦 JICYMI, I'm THRILLED that The Killing Sense flew into the Irish chart at No 3, just behind Sally Rooney & Graham Norton 🥂🍾 Get it online @ Eason, €14.99 & free postage - or pop into yr local bookshop! 🙏❤️
www.easons.com/the-killing-...
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Irish Writers Centre
about 1 year ago
Learn the practical skills & methodologies of an art critic with
@cristinleach.bsky.social
Establish your distinctive writerly eye/I, and explore Irish painter Brian Maguire’s artwork (starts 6th of Feb!) In-person course in association w/ Hugh Lane Gallery.
irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/test...
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Testimony: The Eye/I of the Writer with Cristín Leach (in association with Hugh Lane Gallery) - Irish Writers Centre
6-week creative writing course at the Hugh Lane Gallery (Dublin). Explore your writerly eye/I, in response to the theme of ‘testimony’ in Irish painter Brian Maguire’s major exhibition. Starts Thursda...
https://irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/testimony-the-eye-i-of-the-writer-with-cristin-leach-in-association-with-hugh-lane-gallery/
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Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann
about 1 year ago
Irish PEN / PEN na hÉireann is migrating from the Other Place. Welcome to our new followers, and thank you for following us! And a very happy new year to you all.
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Writing.ie Online Writing Magazine
about 1 year ago
Yay, we've worked out how to switch accounts, now to hook up with
www.writing.ie
and we'll be away!
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Writing.ie is the complete online writing magazine. Welcome to our community. Become a Member Join our thriving member community Click Here Your writing magazine The latest news for writers, by writer...
http://www.writing.ie
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I love this new cover so much! For American readers interested in witch trials, women's history, Ireland... my novel Her Kind is now available in the US, through Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Amazon ... Ebook, hardback, paperback
over 1 year ago
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The Author, Séamas O'Reilly
almost 2 years ago
Today the Irish Examiner published my piece about the hellscape of platform manipulation and spam that is the modern web. In it, I highlighted that such actions materially benefit Twitter. Now, for the first time in 14 years, I've been suspended by Twitter. For "platform manipulation and spam".
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Seeking writing or art.... keep her lit 🔥
almost 2 years ago
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Annaghmckerrig Artists retreat - finishing my novel 🤞
about 2 years ago
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A beautiful reclamation - Irish words for vulvas, periods etc along with art, poetry & illustration by contemporary artists... Women's Words by Manchán Mangan - the art is sublime, heart warming important work.
about 2 years ago
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Clodagh Tait
about 2 years ago
Effects of deforestation in Ireland, 1907. 'The barrenness of the fertile sheep-runs in Connacht is woeful, awful, terrible.' William Bulfin, Rambles in Eirinn (available on
archive.org
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Oisín McGann
about 2 years ago
Please Share! (there's a working link this time!) A FREE creative writing resource using stories and cartoons to teach writing on the theme of
#ClimateChange
. For 10+, based on years of school residencies, the aim is engagement through storytelling.
greenschoolsireland.org/wp-content/u...
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Jessica
about 2 years ago
Can you dear lovely people suggest any writing warmup type exercise ideas? It’s so hard starting the day cold. Paging the collective wisdom of three Irish female writers :
@nualaoconnor.bsky.social
@boycie.bsky.social
&
@moiswriting.bsky.social
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Irish author Helena Duggan launched her childrens book Black Mirror today in Khan's Bookshop, Kilkenny - it's an amazing read, second in the Light Thieves trilogy, get thee to a good bookshop and stock up!
about 2 years ago
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Clodagh Finn
about 2 years ago
#ThroughHerEyes
#Otd
in 2001, five women hanged during the Salem witch trials in Massachusetts in the 17th century were officially exonerated. It's a good day, then, to recall Ireland's witch trials as @NiamhBoyce does so well in the @irishexaminer today.
www.irishexaminer.com/news/spotlig...
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Andy Miller
about 2 years ago
New Hallowe’en Backlisted! Ghost Stories of an Antiquary (1904) by M.R. James, with
@andrewmale.bsky.social
@drlauravarnam.bsky.social
@johnmitchinson.bsky.social
@birchos.bsky.social
and me.
www.backlisted.fm/episodes/199
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199. M. R. James - Ghost Stories of an Antiquary — Backlisted
https://www.backlisted.fm/episodes/199
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Ciara | Ciaraíoch 🎨
about 2 years ago
I see your carved Hallowe’en pumpkin, and raise you the traditional carved Irish Samhain turnip head
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Richard Wells
about 2 years ago
🔥Hark!🔥 The news is out. I’m putting together a new illustrated anthology of vintage spook tales! Tales Accursed: A Folk Horror Anthology, crowdfunding now through Unbound. Take a gander and help spread the cursed word… 👁️unbound.com/books/tales-accursed/
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My article from today's
@irishexaminer.bsky.social
Remembering Irish Witch Trials and their Victims...
www.irishexaminer.com/news/spotlig...
about 2 years ago
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Backlisted Podcast
about 2 years ago
Get your contemporary fix with this bonus podcast, as John, Andy and Nicky discuss recent books to have caught and held their attention by Anna Funder, Scott McClanahan and Benjamin Myers.
www.backlisted.fm/episodes/198...
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198. What Have You Been Reading? October 2023 — Backlisted
https://www.backlisted.fm/episodes/198-what-have-you-been-reading-october-2023
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Debut collection of short stories from Irish writer Alison Wells, I absolutely love Alison's writing - I still recall reading her story Bog Body when it was listed for the Hennessy Awards. Published by Word on the Street 📚
about 2 years ago
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