Irish Literary Times
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Lisa O'Neill sings Old Note at Glen Hansard's funeral:
NI author Ruth McKee @ruthmckee.bsky.social on publishing debut novel: ‘Being involved in the literary world certainly did not guarantee publication’
Ruth McKee@ruthmckee.bsky.social · 6h agoIt was such an honour to be in the Belfast Telegraph talking about Wild Iris—a paper I remember being delivered when I was little. Sometimes people assume it was easy for me to get published—that's not the story at all. Thanks to Áine Toner ❤️ www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/.../a/153146...
Limerick Poetry Alert! The brilliant Billy Ramsell will be reading at The White House Bar, tonight, Wednesday Aug 5th, 7.30. New book from @bansheepress.bsky.social
Gary Hansard singing "I Can See God" at Glen Hansard's funeral:
The binding was produced by the 'WG/IG' binders, active in Cambridge in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, and named for the initials used in their rolls.
The programme is open to secondary school readers aged 12-19 years old. The sessions will be taking place monthly at the dlr LexIcon The programme is free to attend but places are limited.
Booked Up is BACK! Thanks to support from the Dun Laoghaire Arts Office, I’m beyond delighted to say Booked Up: Futures for Young Readers will be back from September 2026 to June 2027. The series aims to introduce teenagers to the opportunities available in the Irish literature sector.
Rediscovered a horde of (UK) comics I collected as a youth, so thought I’d feature a cover a day (sometimes with commentary, sometimes not) until I run out of comics/forget to do it. First up: Hellraiser! #comicsofmyouth
I wrote about my years filming with ex-wino turned chessmaster John Healy, exploring his bitter exile from the British literary world despite writing a runaway bestseller: www.rte.ie/culture/2026...
In the arena - John Healy's long road back from literary oblivion
Ahead of a special IFI screening of his acclaimed documentary Barbaric Genius, filmmaker Paul Duane reflects on the life and literary legacy of the film's subject, Grass Arena author John Healy.
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Paul Duane 🥔@paulduane.bsky.social · 2w agoBack in 1988 John Healy published his memoir The Grass Arena about his life as a wino turned chessmaster. This August the sequel, The Glass Cage, is published. To coincide with this @irishfilminstitute.bsky.social screen my 2011 documentary about Healy. Please share if you can ifi.ie/film/from-th...
Short story by @patrickfreyne.bsky.social in @bansheepress.bsky.social
Patrick Freyne@patrickfreyne.bsky.social · 2d agoHere's a weird, horrory short story I wrote for issue 8 of the excellent @bansheepress.bsky.social, which they've just put online: bansheepress.org/read/the-red... (It's quite different from Experts in a Dying Field)
We are delighted to share the new cover of Alan Nolan’s ‘Conor’s Caveman’ – a brand-new edition illustrated by the winner of this year’s Design a Cover Competition, Hadeel Al Kateb! Thank you to @childrensbooksireland.ie for partnering up with us again. Out this September! @alnolan.bsky.social
If you were unable to attend, we invite you to watch back the recording of the event available at the link below: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xklf...
What Now, Mr. Wolf? Book Launch of the English Translation of Eva Vezhnavets's Pa što idzieš, voŭča?
YouTube video by Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum
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While we were saddened that Eva Vezhnavets, author of this important novel, was unable to join us due to her deteriorating health, we were proud to share and celebrate her writing and the work done by Ella and Jim Dingley to bring this "psychogram of power and powerlessness" to a new audience.
Last month at Marian House in London, in collaboration with the Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum, we launched What Now, Mr Wolf? by Eva Vezhnavets.
Best bond villain, wrong answers only
Neckties of Noir@neckties-of-noir.bsky.social · 22h agoBest bond villain, wrong answers only
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Glen Hansard’s Funeral Draws Hundreds of Stars and Civilians as Markéta Irglová, Eddie Vedder Perform
"Glen made me feel that the world was a far more magical place than it seemed," said the musician's younger brother, Richard, at a service attended by Bono, Steve Coogan, Chris O'Dowd, Hozier and more...
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AineMcCaul ✍🏼@ainemccaul.bsky.social · yesterdayI've set up a fundraiser to help stock my kid's school with new library books. These aren't text books but books the children can read for pleasure. Maybe you aren't in a position to donate right now but, if not, could you please help by sharing? Thank you! #speirgorm #BookSky gofund.me/55e46e8ca
Please share this widely. Marvellous opportunity for emerging writers
Emma Devlin@theactualemma.bsky.social · 5d agoVery excited to present UNDERTOW. This will be a showcase of new and emerging writers of weird and wonderful fiction. If you'd like to take part, please click here: www.seamusheaneycentre.com/news/Callfor...
THE WIFE OF Glen Hansard, Finnish poet Maire Saaritsa, made an emotional speech at the late musician’s funeral in St Patrick’s Cathedral. www.thejournal.ie/glen-hansard...
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Maire Saarista said her and Glen Hansard’s son Christy is ‘too young’ to have attended the funeral. www.thejournal.ie/glen-hansard...
'As Glen's wife, I want to thank him for the life we shared': Maire Saaritsa addresses mourners
Maire Saarista said her and Glen Hansard’s son Christy is ‘too young’ to have attended the funeral.
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The service is happening at St Patrick’s Cathedral at 1.30 pm and can be streamed below. www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
Glen Hansard's funeral taking place in Dublin
The singer was killed in a motorcycle crash on the outskirts of Dublin, hours after taking part in a trad session at The Wren’s Nest pub
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Remembering Sean Dunne who died on the 3rd of August 1995
Remembering Sean Dunne who died on the 3rd of August 1995
