Literature Ireland
@literatureireland.bsky.social
Literature Ireland is the national agency in Ireland for the promotion of Irish literature abroad.
Funded by Culture Ireland & The Arts Council.
https://www.literatureireland.com/
Funded by Culture Ireland & The Arts Council.
https://www.literatureireland.com/
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A few photos of last night's event with Portuguese writer Pedro Chagas Freitas. We had a great showing of members of the Portuguese-speaking community. Our special thanks to Pedro, the Embassy of Portugal, @literatureireland.bsky.social and to all those who attended.
December 6, 2025 at 3:14 PM
A few photos of last night's event with Portuguese writer Pedro Chagas Freitas. We had a great showing of members of the Portuguese-speaking community. Our special thanks to Pedro, the Embassy of Portugal, @literatureireland.bsky.social and to all those who attended.
A month in books: November 2025 📚
Literature Ireland's Translation Grant programme invites international publishers to apply for a contribution towards the translation of Irish literature from English or Irish into another language.
In November we received copies of 15 titles in 10 languages:
Literature Ireland's Translation Grant programme invites international publishers to apply for a contribution towards the translation of Irish literature from English or Irish into another language.
In November we received copies of 15 titles in 10 languages:
December 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM
A month in books: November 2025 📚
Literature Ireland's Translation Grant programme invites international publishers to apply for a contribution towards the translation of Irish literature from English or Irish into another language.
In November we received copies of 15 titles in 10 languages:
Literature Ireland's Translation Grant programme invites international publishers to apply for a contribution towards the translation of Irish literature from English or Irish into another language.
In November we received copies of 15 titles in 10 languages:
The University of Galway and Literature Ireland are delighted to announce the 2026 Translator Fellowship.
🗓️ Deadline: 6:00 p.m. (Irish time) on Tuesday, 6th January 2026.
🖋 For more information on eligibility and how to apply, please visit our website: www.literatureireland.com/latest/liter...
🗓️ Deadline: 6:00 p.m. (Irish time) on Tuesday, 6th January 2026.
🖋 For more information on eligibility and how to apply, please visit our website: www.literatureireland.com/latest/liter...
December 4, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The University of Galway and Literature Ireland are delighted to announce the 2026 Translator Fellowship.
🗓️ Deadline: 6:00 p.m. (Irish time) on Tuesday, 6th January 2026.
🖋 For more information on eligibility and how to apply, please visit our website: www.literatureireland.com/latest/liter...
🗓️ Deadline: 6:00 p.m. (Irish time) on Tuesday, 6th January 2026.
🖋 For more information on eligibility and how to apply, please visit our website: www.literatureireland.com/latest/liter...
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If you missed it, last night's RTÉ Radio 1 Arena featured Maggie Armstrong and Mike McCormack talking about An Alternative Irish Christmas, and you can listen back here! www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
An Alternative Irish Christmas is out now
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An Alternative Irish Christmas is out now
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An Alternative Irish Christmas
Mike McCormack and Maggie Armstrong discuss Tramp Press’ An Alternative Irish Christmas.
www.rte.ie
December 4, 2025 at 9:55 AM
If you missed it, last night's RTÉ Radio 1 Arena featured Maggie Armstrong and Mike McCormack talking about An Alternative Irish Christmas, and you can listen back here! www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
An Alternative Irish Christmas is out now
tramppress.com/product/an-a...
An Alternative Irish Christmas is out now
tramppress.com/product/an-a...
Calling poets — the Gerald Dawe Poet Bursary deadline has been extended to December 3rd.
Information and how to apply:
www.poetryireland.ie/news/home-ag...
Poets must be available to access the Dawe archives in Dublin and Belfast.
Information and how to apply:
www.poetryireland.ie/news/home-ag...
Poets must be available to access the Dawe archives in Dublin and Belfast.
November 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Calling poets — the Gerald Dawe Poet Bursary deadline has been extended to December 3rd.
Information and how to apply:
www.poetryireland.ie/news/home-ag...
Poets must be available to access the Dawe archives in Dublin and Belfast.
Information and how to apply:
www.poetryireland.ie/news/home-ag...
Poets must be available to access the Dawe archives in Dublin and Belfast.
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Qué a gusto hemos estado celebrando la publicación de «El arado y las estrellas» con su traductora Marta Callava y con Denis Rafter.
Gracias a Marta y a @ybernia-books.bsky.social por traernos por fin a Sean O'Casey en español (con el apoyo de @literatureireland.bsky.social).
#ElTeatroTambiénSeLee
Gracias a Marta y a @ybernia-books.bsky.social por traernos por fin a Sean O'Casey en español (con el apoyo de @literatureireland.bsky.social).
#ElTeatroTambiénSeLee
November 27, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Qué a gusto hemos estado celebrando la publicación de «El arado y las estrellas» con su traductora Marta Callava y con Denis Rafter.
Gracias a Marta y a @ybernia-books.bsky.social por traernos por fin a Sean O'Casey en español (con el apoyo de @literatureireland.bsky.social).
#ElTeatroTambiénSeLee
Gracias a Marta y a @ybernia-books.bsky.social por traernos por fin a Sean O'Casey en español (con el apoyo de @literatureireland.bsky.social).
#ElTeatroTambiénSeLee
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Excited to see some of you in Pearse Library this Friday and Saturday at the @dublinsmpressfair.bsky.social 📚
Open to the public on Friday between 6-9 pm, and on Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm 📚
Be sure to come by and say hello at our stand, and peruse our selection of translated titles! 📚
Open to the public on Friday between 6-9 pm, and on Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm 📚
Be sure to come by and say hello at our stand, and peruse our selection of translated titles! 📚
November 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Excited to see some of you in Pearse Library this Friday and Saturday at the @dublinsmpressfair.bsky.social 📚
Open to the public on Friday between 6-9 pm, and on Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm 📚
Be sure to come by and say hello at our stand, and peruse our selection of translated titles! 📚
Open to the public on Friday between 6-9 pm, and on Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm 📚
Be sure to come by and say hello at our stand, and peruse our selection of translated titles! 📚
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A wonderful opportunity to work with the fabulous team @literatureireland.bsky.social. Deadline 5 December www.literatureireland.com/latest/we-are-hiring/
Literature Ireland | We are hiring
Projects & Publications CoordinatorJoin the Literature Ireland team and help bring Irish literature to readers around the world! Literature Ireland wishes to appoint a full-time Projects and Publicati...
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November 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
A wonderful opportunity to work with the fabulous team @literatureireland.bsky.social. Deadline 5 December www.literatureireland.com/latest/we-are-hiring/
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THE CLIMATE ISSUE 🌊
Our Winter 2025-26 issue is out next week!
Join us as we celebrate the launch in The Digital Depot, Dublin 8 next Thursday 27th November from 7pm 🎉
This event is free but space is limited and booking essential - book your ticket here: stingingfly.org/product/wint...
Our Winter 2025-26 issue is out next week!
Join us as we celebrate the launch in The Digital Depot, Dublin 8 next Thursday 27th November from 7pm 🎉
This event is free but space is limited and booking essential - book your ticket here: stingingfly.org/product/wint...
November 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
THE CLIMATE ISSUE 🌊
Our Winter 2025-26 issue is out next week!
Join us as we celebrate the launch in The Digital Depot, Dublin 8 next Thursday 27th November from 7pm 🎉
This event is free but space is limited and booking essential - book your ticket here: stingingfly.org/product/wint...
Our Winter 2025-26 issue is out next week!
Join us as we celebrate the launch in The Digital Depot, Dublin 8 next Thursday 27th November from 7pm 🎉
This event is free but space is limited and booking essential - book your ticket here: stingingfly.org/product/wint...
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The Benefactors by Wendy Erskine is Waterstones Irish Book of the Year
The Benefactors by Wendy Erskine is Waterstones Irish Book of the Year
Books newsletter: a wrap of the latest news and preview of tomorrow’s pages
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November 14, 2025 at 10:57 AM
The Benefactors by Wendy Erskine is Waterstones Irish Book of the Year
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Ready, steady...
Gearing up for last night's @dublinbookfest.bsky.social event at @molimuseum.bsky.social:
'Writing the Unspeakable', with Gaea Schoeters and Audrey Magee, in partnership with @literatureireland.bsky.social.
With thanks to great audience.
Gearing up for last night's @dublinbookfest.bsky.social event at @molimuseum.bsky.social:
'Writing the Unspeakable', with Gaea Schoeters and Audrey Magee, in partnership with @literatureireland.bsky.social.
With thanks to great audience.
November 8, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Ready, steady...
Gearing up for last night's @dublinbookfest.bsky.social event at @molimuseum.bsky.social:
'Writing the Unspeakable', with Gaea Schoeters and Audrey Magee, in partnership with @literatureireland.bsky.social.
With thanks to great audience.
Gearing up for last night's @dublinbookfest.bsky.social event at @molimuseum.bsky.social:
'Writing the Unspeakable', with Gaea Schoeters and Audrey Magee, in partnership with @literatureireland.bsky.social.
With thanks to great audience.
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Winter Papers 11 is here [sound up!]. Design by @johnfoley.bitedesign.com Supported by @artscouncilireland.bsky.social Launching @dublinbookfest.bsky.social Saturday 8th Nov
October 30, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Winter Papers 11 is here [sound up!]. Design by @johnfoley.bitedesign.com Supported by @artscouncilireland.bsky.social Launching @dublinbookfest.bsky.social Saturday 8th Nov
A month in books: October 2025 📚
Literature Ireland's Translation Grant programme invites international publishers to apply for a contribution towards the translation of Irish literature from English or Irish into another language.
In October we received copies of 10 titles in 9 languages:
Literature Ireland's Translation Grant programme invites international publishers to apply for a contribution towards the translation of Irish literature from English or Irish into another language.
In October we received copies of 10 titles in 9 languages:
November 3, 2025 at 2:18 PM
A month in books: October 2025 📚
Literature Ireland's Translation Grant programme invites international publishers to apply for a contribution towards the translation of Irish literature from English or Irish into another language.
In October we received copies of 10 titles in 9 languages:
Literature Ireland's Translation Grant programme invites international publishers to apply for a contribution towards the translation of Irish literature from English or Irish into another language.
In October we received copies of 10 titles in 9 languages:
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Congratulations to Mary O'Malley, who has been named the joint winner of the 2025 Derek Walcott Prize with her collection The Shark Nursery!🎉
Mary was announced as a joint winner of the prize, alongside Theresa Lola for her collection Ceremony for the Nameless (Penguin Books).
Well done to both!🎉
Mary was announced as a joint winner of the prize, alongside Theresa Lola for her collection Ceremony for the Nameless (Penguin Books).
Well done to both!🎉
October 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Congratulations to Mary O'Malley, who has been named the joint winner of the 2025 Derek Walcott Prize with her collection The Shark Nursery!🎉
Mary was announced as a joint winner of the prize, alongside Theresa Lola for her collection Ceremony for the Nameless (Penguin Books).
Well done to both!🎉
Mary was announced as a joint winner of the prize, alongside Theresa Lola for her collection Ceremony for the Nameless (Penguin Books).
Well done to both!🎉
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Swung by @literatureireland.bsky.social HQ this afternoon to pick up the Arabic translation of #TheRaptures published by Alarabi Publishing
October 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Swung by @literatureireland.bsky.social HQ this afternoon to pick up the Arabic translation of #TheRaptures published by Alarabi Publishing
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Issue 20 (autumn/winter 2025) has gone to print! Our landmark 20th issue, guest edited by acclaimed author @clarakiyoko.bsky.social, has a speculative fiction theme and marks our tenth anniversary in print. The beautiful cover art is by @erinconnally.bsky.social ✨
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Issue 20 | Autumn/Winter 2025 — Banshee Press
Guest edited by Clara Kumagai 154 pages ISSN: 2009-857X ISBN: 978-1-917161-18-3 Cover art by Erin Connally
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October 19, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Issue 20 (autumn/winter 2025) has gone to print! Our landmark 20th issue, guest edited by acclaimed author @clarakiyoko.bsky.social, has a speculative fiction theme and marks our tenth anniversary in print. The beautiful cover art is by @erinconnally.bsky.social ✨
bansheepress.org/shop/p/issue...
bansheepress.org/shop/p/issue...
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I couldn’t count how many times Literature Ireland has been there for me, supporting my writing, listening, encouraging and being a home from home. Endlessly grateful. Swung by their swanky new set up at Frankfurt Book Fair today and caught the team working hard to promote Irish writing
October 18, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I couldn’t count how many times Literature Ireland has been there for me, supporting my writing, listening, encouraging and being a home from home. Endlessly grateful. Swung by their swanky new set up at Frankfurt Book Fair today and caught the team working hard to promote Irish writing
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Me encanta haber estado allí "de libro presente".
Gracias a @literatureireland.bsky.social por su apoyo a la traducción de "Los incendiarios" (@hojadelataedit.bsky.social) y por todo lo que hacen (y lo bien que lo hacen) por la literatura irlandesa.
Gracias a @literatureireland.bsky.social por su apoyo a la traducción de "Los incendiarios" (@hojadelataedit.bsky.social) y por todo lo que hacen (y lo bien que lo hacen) por la literatura irlandesa.
I couldn’t count how many times Literature Ireland has been there for me, supporting my writing, listening, encouraging and being a home from home. Endlessly grateful. Swung by their swanky new set up at Frankfurt Book Fair today and caught the team working hard to promote Irish writing
October 20, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Me encanta haber estado allí "de libro presente".
Gracias a @literatureireland.bsky.social por su apoyo a la traducción de "Los incendiarios" (@hojadelataedit.bsky.social) y por todo lo que hacen (y lo bien que lo hacen) por la literatura irlandesa.
Gracias a @literatureireland.bsky.social por su apoyo a la traducción de "Los incendiarios" (@hojadelataedit.bsky.social) y por todo lo que hacen (y lo bien que lo hacen) por la literatura irlandesa.
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The fine looking @literatureireland.bsky.social stand at Frankfurt @buchmesse.de.
October 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The fine looking @literatureireland.bsky.social stand at Frankfurt @buchmesse.de.
We are happy to share our New Writing from Ireland 2025 catalogue, which showcases a selection of the finest Irish writing published each year.
You can read it here: www.literatureireland.com/books/new-wr...
You can read it here: www.literatureireland.com/books/new-wr...
October 14, 2025 at 9:36 AM
We are happy to share our New Writing from Ireland 2025 catalogue, which showcases a selection of the finest Irish writing published each year.
You can read it here: www.literatureireland.com/books/new-wr...
You can read it here: www.literatureireland.com/books/new-wr...
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We are delighted to share the cover for a very special project we've been working on for Christmas 2025! An Alternative Irish Christmas is an anthology of stories, in traditional, unusual, extract, and essay form by some of our favourite authors. 1/🧵
October 7, 2025 at 9:50 AM
We are delighted to share the cover for a very special project we've been working on for Christmas 2025! An Alternative Irish Christmas is an anthology of stories, in traditional, unusual, extract, and essay form by some of our favourite authors. 1/🧵
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This is very, very good! New Claire-Louise Bennett novel, BIG KISS, BYE-BYE, published by @fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social later this week.
You can also find CLB in Tolka Issues Two and Seven . . .
You can also find CLB in Tolka Issues Two and Seven . . .
October 7, 2025 at 11:54 AM
This is very, very good! New Claire-Louise Bennett novel, BIG KISS, BYE-BYE, published by @fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social later this week.
You can also find CLB in Tolka Issues Two and Seven . . .
You can also find CLB in Tolka Issues Two and Seven . . .
A month in books: September 2025 📚
Literature Ireland's Translation Grant programme invites international publishers to apply for a contribution towards the translation of Irish literature from English or Irish into another language.
In September we received copies of 10 titles in 9 languages:
Literature Ireland's Translation Grant programme invites international publishers to apply for a contribution towards the translation of Irish literature from English or Irish into another language.
In September we received copies of 10 titles in 9 languages:
October 1, 2025 at 3:50 PM
A month in books: September 2025 📚
Literature Ireland's Translation Grant programme invites international publishers to apply for a contribution towards the translation of Irish literature from English or Irish into another language.
In September we received copies of 10 titles in 9 languages:
Literature Ireland's Translation Grant programme invites international publishers to apply for a contribution towards the translation of Irish literature from English or Irish into another language.
In September we received copies of 10 titles in 9 languages:
A month in books: August 2025
Literature Ireland's Translation Grant programme invites international publishers to apply for a contribution towards the translation of Irish literature from English or Irish into another language.
Last month we received copies of 10 titles in 10 languages:
Literature Ireland's Translation Grant programme invites international publishers to apply for a contribution towards the translation of Irish literature from English or Irish into another language.
Last month we received copies of 10 titles in 10 languages:
September 1, 2025 at 11:24 AM
A month in books: August 2025
Literature Ireland's Translation Grant programme invites international publishers to apply for a contribution towards the translation of Irish literature from English or Irish into another language.
Last month we received copies of 10 titles in 10 languages:
Literature Ireland's Translation Grant programme invites international publishers to apply for a contribution towards the translation of Irish literature from English or Irish into another language.
Last month we received copies of 10 titles in 10 languages: