The author John Boyne has accused University College Dublin’s Literary and Historical Society of “cowardice” following its decision to withdraw an honour it planned to bestow on him. Mr Boyne said he ...
09.12.2025 irishtimes.com , independent.ie , yahoo.com and 1 sitesThe Boy in the Stripped Pyjamas author John Boyne has been denied a second literary award after he backed JK Rowling over her gender critical views. The 54-year-old Irish author was initially offered ...
09.13.2025 Dailymail.co.uk and 4 sitesI f there were a theatre prize for grabby titles, Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran would win it. Much as Tom Stoppard’s Travesties, spotting that James Joyce, Lenin and the artist Tristan Tzara coincid...
09.12.2025 Theguardian.com and 1 sitesArticle content I’ve been spending the last couple of months gathering tributes for children’s writer Brian Doyle. Article content Brian Doyle, a celebrated Ottawa-area author , turned 90 last month. ...
09.15.2025 Yahoo.com and 2 sitesAn urgent ‘Do Not Consume' notice has been issued for all customers on the Ballyogarty Water Supply in County Waterford . Uisce Éireann issued the notice on Friday due to elevated levels of naturally occurring arsenic in the water. The notice is expected to affect approximately 576 customers, with it applying to areas including Ballyogarty, Graigueshoneen, Cooltubrid East and areas of Kilmacthomas including Union Road, Hillside Crescent, Hillside Close and Cruachán View. Uisce Éireann has warned...
09.12.2025 Leinsterleader.ie and 14 sitesIn a world where everyone is moving at a breakneck speed, filmmaker Anuparna Roy lives up to the proverb -- slow and steady wins the race. When films are being made within an average span ranging betw...
09.13.2025 Newindianexpress.com and 2 sitesTravel writer Michael Palin joins city-wide celebration as festival returns for the 20th year The Dublin Book Festival has released its 2025 schedule, which includes renowned travel-writer and former ...
09.12.2025 Independent.ieIT’S OFFICIALLY AUTUMN, which means it’s a little bit colder, the days are getting shorter, and Brown Thomas has opened its Christmas shop before we’ve even had the chance to think about Halloween. Bu...
09.13.2025 Thejournal.ieFor many readers, books are more than simple objects: they are windows to other worlds. And although book lovers often dream of building a grand personal library, there is not always enough space to h...
09.18.2025 Globalcomment.com and 1 sitesLaura Molloy discusses fashion trends among students, and how to prepare your wardrobe for the Irish climate in Autumn. Autumn has arrived and so has the crisp air… but it’s still hot? Welcome to the Irish weather. Morning commutes to college can oft...
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