In Brief: John Hewitt International Summer School Freedom to Write event with Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC (Armagh, July 2026) - Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann

The Irish PEN/PEn na hÉireann Freedom to Write event has become a popular fixture at the John Hewitt International Summer School (Armagh). This year was no exception. The 120-seat theatre was booked o...

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Businessman accused of ordering Daphne Caruana Galizia murder stands trial in Malta

Yorgen Fenech, who denies all charges, appears in court more than nine years after the journalist’s death

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Victoria Amelina: How the light gets in

Joint special project with PEN Ukraine

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25 Years Disappeared: Proof of Life Now — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide

Join PEN International, PEN Eritrea in Exile and PEN Centres worldwide in demanding proof of life for Eritrea's disappeared journalists and writers.

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URGENT: Statement on the rise of anti-migrant violence in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland - Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann

The PEN Centres of England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland are deeply alarmed by the rise in violence against migrant and other marginalised communities on these islands, driven by mis- and dis-informat...

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L’UE ♥️ les talibans?

URGENT: l’UE se prépare à leur dérouler le tapis rouge. Signez pour dire à l’UE d’annuler l’invitation des talibans.

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Here in Georgia our festivals are full, but our poets are in prison – and now we feel abandoned by Europe | Archil Kikodze

Anti-government protests continue, but our young people are leaving. Increasingly destitute cultural gatherings have become my places of solace, says Georgian writer Archil Kikodze

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Russian attack damages writers’ homes, schools, and museums

Russia’s mass attack on Ukraine on May 24 damaged Ancient Kyiv Historical and Architectural Reserve, the National Chornobyl Museum, and the National Art Museum of Ukraine, and residential buildings in...

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Endangered Languages Video-Poem Marathon 2026 - YouTube

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Martina Devlin: I was targeted by a scammer claiming to be top editor from Penguin who was full of praise for my work

Ever been scammed? I was targeted by a particularly sophisticated one recently, which impersonated a genuine editor in a major publishing house, using AI to convey authenticity with industry-specific ...

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More than 110 Nobel laureates call on Iran to release gravely ill activist Narges Mohammadi

As human rights advocate is treated in Tehran hospital after transfer from Zanjan prison, prize winners demand her freedom

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Concern for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi as brother fears she is dying

Her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health.

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Martina Devlin: Zohran Mamdani’s powerful St Patrick’s Day speech shows he is everything Donald Trump is not

At last comes an insightful, dignified and eloquent speech, rich in hope and humanity, from a dynamic US statesman. The bad news is it wasn’t delivered by the current president. The good news is the s...

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Poems from Ukraine’s Frontline

Ukrainian Soldier and Poet Yaryna Chornohuz in conversation with Martina Devlin.

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Celebrate Jennifer Johnston

Her family, authors of this petitition, and those who admired her tremendous body of work and passion for life would like to see her celebrated  as a woman writer, all  too neglected, and as...

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Celebrate Jennifer Johnston

Her family, authors of this petitition, and those who admired her tremendous body of work and passion for life would like to see her celebrated  as a woman writer, all  too neglected, and as...

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Victoria Amelina Fellowship 2026: Open Call

INDEX announces the second open call for the Victoria Amelina Fellowship programme for creative non-fiction writers....

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İlhan Sami Çomak on Books for Breakfast podcast

While İlhan Sami Çomak and İpek Õzel were here for the Dublin Book Festival, they were interviewed by Enda Wyley and Peter Sirr for the Books for Breakfast podcast during a Meet the Poet session in the Café at IMMA. What a great weekend that was! With thanks to everyone at the Dublin Book Festival, especially Julianne Mooney Siron (Director), to the staff at the National Library who hosted İlhan's event and the staff in the Café at IMMA – and to Enda for sending the link.

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Don't Spoil the Story on Instagram: "You're invited to a Poetry Performance for Gaza Wednesday 22nd October, 7-8pm Gutter Bookshop, Cow's Lane, Temple Bar, Dublin 8 An evening of experimental poetry...

43 likes, 3 comments - dont_spoil_the_story on October 11, 2025: "You're invited to a Poetry Performance for Gaza Wednesday 22nd October, 7-8pm Gutter Bookshop, Cow's Lane, Temple Bar, Dublin 8 An e...

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Writer and broadcaster Manchán Magan dies aged 55 - Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann

All at Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann are saddened by the untimely passing of writer and documentary maker Manchán Magan.  Through all his work, Magan was authentic in exploring and using many languages – ...

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Martina Devlin: Remembering a hero who gave her life to speaking out against the evils of war

It is not open warfare but nor can it be called peace. Vladimir Putin is prosecuting a hybrid war in Europe, amid an escalation of Russian drone infiltration, and fears have heightened about infrastru...

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Global Sumud Flotilla Statement - Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann

2 October August 2025 Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann is gravely concerned about the abduction of poet Sarah Clancy, one of several Irish citizens taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla. The flotilla was ...

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Global Sumud Flotilla Statement - Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann

2 October August 2025 Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann is gravely concerned about the abduction of poet Sarah Clancy, one of several Irish citizens taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla. The flotilla was ...

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Global Sumud Flotilla Statement - Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann

2 October August 2025 Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann is gravely concerned about the abduction of poet Sarah Clancy, one of several Irish citizens taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla. The flotilla was ...

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Virginia Woolf had doubts too

This is why I love reading diaries, letters and (good) biographies of writers. This morning, I came across this quote from a letter Virginia Woolf wrote to Violet Dickinson in the early 1900s: No one really takes very much interest, why should they, in my scribblings. Do you think I shall ever write a really good book? There's hope for all of us.

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