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Dublin Literary Award 2025: huge congrats to the Seven Irish authors on longlist for €100,000 prize. Colm Tóibín, ⁦Paul Lynch⁩ , ⁦Colin Barrett⁩ ⁦John Boyne⁩ ⁦Sinéad Gleeson (NOT HERE)⁩ , ⁦Nuala O'Connor⁩ & Orla Owen irishtimes.com/culture/books/…

"The Irish Writers Centre on Parnell Square gives me the good feels. I’m in a group that meets there quarterly, and I’ve taught there – and attended classes – over the years. It’s like a home from home." Thanks Nuala O'Connor 🥰 hotpress.com/lifestyle-spor…

Just remember there are more of us than there are of billionaires. So organise, look after your communities, and make sure the marginalised don't get left behind while others insist on burning things down. Now is the time to rally.

Looking forward to this event at The Arts Centre Edge Hill University on Wednesday 19th February. If there's anyone left here that I know (long shot) and you know of anyone who'd be interested (!), I'd be grateful for a share. Edge Hill Writing Edge Hill Writing edgehill.ac.uk/event/bernie-m…

This will absolutely floor you. Bird, by John Murphy

We are on hiatus.

Delighted to be Poetry Editor for the Kilkenny Broadsheet celebrating 25 years this year. The open call for submissions is for Kilkenny based poets only and info is below & on Poetry workshop I'll run March 8th. KilkennyArtsFestival Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann kilkennyartsoffice.ie/kilkenny-poetr…

The National Library of Ireland's tribute to the legendary Edna O'Brien with her sons Sasha & Carlo Gebler was superbly hosted by Dr. Sinead McCoole & Dr Audrey Whitty. It brought back many memories of Edna's absolute brilliance, bravery, work ethic & legacies. Edna has no equal.

Would you like to contribute to the exciting growth of Irish literature in Ireland? We are seeking new members to join our Board of Directors. Closing date for applications: Friday 28 February 2025 at 5pm. Apply here: irishwriterscentre.ie/join-the-irish…

Mary Morrissy, Rosemary Jenkinson, Mary O'Donnell, Geraldine Mills, Nuala O'Connor and Tanya Farrelly have provided a great showcase for Irish literature in the Take Six volume put together by Tanya Farrelly. It is the most feisty Take Six volume to date and full of surprises.

Very excited to share that Brunel University of London we are further partnering with Nero Book Awards to launch a new writing prize for unpublished writers - we will loads more news to share soon so keep a look out: nerobookawards.com/nero-new-write…

Dublin, written in our hearts, an anthology of 21st century writing on the city is this year's One Dublin One Book. Commissioned by Dublin City Council and published by The Stinging Fly . Available in all libraries & bookstores. Free events in April : onedublinonebook.ie

In this episode, I chat with award-winning author Nuala O'Connor about biofiction, how women’s voices in literature are being reclaimed and the global rise of women writers. Curious to learn more? Tune in to the episode here 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/0EJFqk…

Looking forward to Cork World Book Fest later this month. My first event is on Spoken Stories 'commissioned from some of the most dynamic contemporary writers associated with Ireland and the short story' w/ Nuala O'Connor Colm Ó Ceallachain & Clíodhna Ní Anluain." paulmcveighwriter.com/2025/03/31/tal…

I'm thrilled to announce details of the Frazzled Lit Frazzled Lit *Opens 1st June* Short Story Award 2025, opening June 1st. Winners will be judged by Nuala O'Connor Nuala O'Connor. 1st Prize: 1,000 euro 2nd Prize: 500 euro 3rd Prize: 300 euro frazzledlit.com/p/the-frazzled…

We are thrilled to announce details of the Frazzled Lit Frazzled Lit *Opens 1st June* Short Story Award 2025, opening June 1st. Winners will be judged by Nuala O'Connor Nuala O'Connor. 1st Prize: 1,000 euro 2nd Prize: 500 euro 3rd Prize: 300 euro frazzledlit.com/p/the-frazzled…

Out and about on Dublin's North side yesterday for #1dublin1book. Thanks to all who came along and Arran Henderson of Dublin Decoded Tours. Caitriona Lally Peter Sirr Nuala O'Connor feature this part of city in Dublin, written in our hearts available Dublin City Libraries and bookstores!

Stephen James Smith & Nuala O'Connor were #1dublin1book ambassadors on RTE Arena reading their own work from Dublin written in our hearts and mentioning their fav. pieces, Famine Days by Nigerian Réré Ukponu & In solidarity by Paula Meehan. The book is available in libraries & good bookstores.

Wonderful opening IMMA for my sister Clare Langan's stunning new film Alchemy, showing on the massive outdoor screen @IPUT_plc #livingcanvasdublin imma.ie/whats-on/livin…

Right *cracks knuckles* I'm back. May be time to sharpen those pencils. The next thing we've got happening here at Frazzled HQ is our 🔥Short Story Award '25🔥 judged by the amazing Nuala O'Connor Nuala O'Connor. Subs open 1st June... open.substack.com/pub/authorjmcm… More to follow.