Cúirt review: poetry sessions

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Crowds were backed up to the door to listen to the poetry showcased by Macha Press poets Eilish Martin, Sam Furlong, Alanna Offield, and Zara Meadows at Charlie Byrne's Bookshop last week.

Cúirt review: Kayo Chingonyi's Prodigal

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Sitting down with Susannah Dickey, Chingonyi interspersed music and extracts from the memoir, taking the audience on a journey of disclosure, diving into the radical intimacy of saying: 'here is my story, have you also experienced this?'

Cúirt review: Ahmed Masoud delivers festival’s main lecture

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Numerous research articles on Palestinian literature describe it as 'Literature of Resistance': a set of works designed specifically to challenge the Israeli occupation and colonial stereotypes.

Crannóg remembers Maeve Joyce-Crehan

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Galway’s international literary magazine, Crannóg, will publish its 62nd issue during the Cúirt Festival of Literature this week.

Buddhist priest Zen book launch

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

The collection, which covers how Kilroy came to practise Zen, and introduces some basics of Zen philosophy, will be launched in Charlie Byrne's Bookshop tomorrow, Friday March 14, at 6pm.

Gráinne O’Brien to reveal first Young Adult novel

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Debut novelist Gráinne O’Brien will be interviewed by bestselling author, Donal Ryan, at the official launch of Solo at Kennys Bookshop in Liosban, on Friday, April 4 at 6pm.

New novel depicts Galway’s dark side

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

Galway Blues is Donnellan’s fifth novel, following protagonist Charlie as he becomes entangled in a run of risky heists, illegal diesel scams and stolen bank machines across counties Galway, Mayo and Westmeath.

Writers’ mag seeks submissions

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

A Galway-based literary magazine is now accepting submissions for its upcoming 2025 edition.

Writers’ mag seeks submissions

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

A Galway-based literary magazine is now accepting submissions for its upcoming 2025 edition.

Book signing with Miss Universe for Mountain Rescue

Thu, Nov 28, 2024

Broadcaster, influencer, bestselling author and founder of The Hike Life brand, Roz Purcell, will host a hill walking workshop and book signing at Kennys Bookshop in Liosbán, this Saturday, November 30 at 2pm.

World's first Irish newspaper: GAHS talk

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

This Monday, November 4, the Galway Archaeological and Historical Society will hold a talk on Micheál Ó Lócháin from Milltown, Co Galway, founder of An Gaodhal newspaper. The venue is the Harbour Hotel.

Bard of Connacht finalists announced

Thu, Oct 24, 2024

The competition, which boats €1,000 in prize money, is organised by Kilbegnet Historical Society and takes place during Creggs Harvest Festival.

Loneliness inspires Bard of Connacht

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

The deadline for entry into the €1,000 Bard of Connacht poetry competition will be 5pm this Monday, September 30.

Talk on Haughey’s life and legacy

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

It takes place in the Harbour Hotel next Monday, September 16 at 8pm. The speaker is Professor Gary Murphy, author of the best-selling biography of the former Fianna Fáil leader, Iron in the Soul: The life of Charles J. Haughey Reassessed.

Graham Norton gets belly laughs as Galway book launch

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

More than 1,000 people attended two separate interviews of Graham Norton by Galway's own Pauline McGlynn last week.

Magic and fantasy from Gort writer

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

New author John O'Donnell from Gort has released his debut novel, Wolf-Blessed, an adventure story set in a fantasy world.

Children of Lir myth goes graphic

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

There will be a book signing event for a new comic setting the Children of Lir myth in the west of Ireland during World War II at SubCity Comics in Galway’s Corbett Court Shopping Centre on Saturday, September 14, from 2pm.

Clifden talk explores labour and diplomatic history

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

As part of this year's Clifden Arts Festival, author and former International Labour Organization (ILO) official Gerry Finnegan will deliver a talk titled 'Carrickfergus to Connemara' on Tuesday, September 24.