Cat Hogan
@cathogan.bsky.social
Writer of novels (They All Fall Down, There Was a Crooked Man). Best sellers. Award nominated.
Agent- Stephanie Glencross @David Higham.
Foodie. Masters in Criminology.
Mother to wildlings.
Tea cures everything
Lover of music 🎶 and kindness
Agent- Stephanie Glencross @David Higham.
Foodie. Masters in Criminology.
Mother to wildlings.
Tea cures everything
Lover of music 🎶 and kindness
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Yup it is.
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
www.irishtimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Yup it is.
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Turns out voting for Catherine Connolly is a rural pursuit.
October 25, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Turns out voting for Catherine Connolly is a rural pursuit.
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A short clip from Leonard and Hungry Paul for those who want a quick peek before tomorrow night.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
BBC One - Leonard and Hungry Paul, Series 1, Episode 1, "They don't give this sash to just anybody"
Fire warden Shelley pulls rank on Leonard when a fire alarm goes off in the office.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 4:31 PM
A short clip from Leonard and Hungry Paul for those who want a quick peek before tomorrow night.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
Sitting here listening to the launch of 'The Poems of Seamus Heaney', put together by Dr Rosie Lavan and Bernard O'Donoghue. Moderated by @rickoshea.bsky.social
Analysis by @fotoole.bsky.social and Victoria Kennefick amongst others.
It's a joy, lyrically& musically.
His presence is felt ♥️
Analysis by @fotoole.bsky.social and Victoria Kennefick amongst others.
It's a joy, lyrically& musically.
His presence is felt ♥️
October 9, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Sitting here listening to the launch of 'The Poems of Seamus Heaney', put together by Dr Rosie Lavan and Bernard O'Donoghue. Moderated by @rickoshea.bsky.social
Analysis by @fotoole.bsky.social and Victoria Kennefick amongst others.
It's a joy, lyrically& musically.
His presence is felt ♥️
Analysis by @fotoole.bsky.social and Victoria Kennefick amongst others.
It's a joy, lyrically& musically.
His presence is felt ♥️
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It's a great day to remember how important a translator like @ottiliemulzet.bsky.social is for those of us who can only read in English.
Without her superb translations, we would have missed so much of the great work of László Krasznahorkai.
Without her superb translations, we would have missed so much of the great work of László Krasznahorkai.
October 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM
It's a great day to remember how important a translator like @ottiliemulzet.bsky.social is for those of us who can only read in English.
Without her superb translations, we would have missed so much of the great work of László Krasznahorkai.
Without her superb translations, we would have missed so much of the great work of László Krasznahorkai.
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Look at this little beauty, an exquisite hardback edition of James Joyce's story 'The Dead' from @newislandbooks.bsky.social
And I've written a new intro, which was both pleasure and privilege.
Out Nov. 7th!
❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️
And I've written a new intro, which was both pleasure and privilege.
Out Nov. 7th!
❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️
October 9, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Look at this little beauty, an exquisite hardback edition of James Joyce's story 'The Dead' from @newislandbooks.bsky.social
And I've written a new intro, which was both pleasure and privilege.
Out Nov. 7th!
❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️
And I've written a new intro, which was both pleasure and privilege.
Out Nov. 7th!
❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️
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Two different front pages two non stories. They’re looking for another second smoking gun. I can’t put my finger on it but it seems like the two most widely read papers in the country have a preferred candidate.
October 9, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Two different front pages two non stories. They’re looking for another second smoking gun. I can’t put my finger on it but it seems like the two most widely read papers in the country have a preferred candidate.
Dear (fellow BIA receipients. What are your thoughts about the latest update? (DM me if you don't want to comment publicly)
#basicincomeforthearts
#artssector
#basicincomeforthearts
#artssector
October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Dear (fellow BIA receipients. What are your thoughts about the latest update? (DM me if you don't want to comment publicly)
#basicincomeforthearts
#artssector
#basicincomeforthearts
#artssector
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Author and TD among five Irish people on board latest Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israel
#speirgorm #stopthegenocide
jrnl.ie/6838266
#speirgorm #stopthegenocide
jrnl.ie/6838266
Author and TD among five Irish people on board latest Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israel
There were five Irish citizens aboard boats in the flotilla.
jrnl.ie
October 8, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Author and TD among five Irish people on board latest Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israel
#speirgorm #stopthegenocide
jrnl.ie/6838266
#speirgorm #stopthegenocide
jrnl.ie/6838266
I'm sharing this again in light of today's announcement, particularly for those who are curious about what the BIA is/does/means for receipients.
We have absolutely no idea what shape it's going to take from here on in or if it's going to be another competitive application/lottery.
Stay tuned
We have absolutely no idea what shape it's going to take from here on in or if it's going to be another competitive application/lottery.
Stay tuned
Míle buíochas @irishexaminer.bsky.social for the invite to write about the Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme. It's been a game changer for many professional artists and recognition of the sectors importance to society and economy
The fight is not over yet
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
The fight is not over yet
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
The basic income scheme for the arts changed my life
The guaranteed €325 a week allowed me to pay myself a living wage to sit at my desk and write my two novels. Now we're asking the Government to retain and expand the scheme
www.irishexaminer.com
October 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I'm sharing this again in light of today's announcement, particularly for those who are curious about what the BIA is/does/means for receipients.
We have absolutely no idea what shape it's going to take from here on in or if it's going to be another competitive application/lottery.
Stay tuned
We have absolutely no idea what shape it's going to take from here on in or if it's going to be another competitive application/lottery.
Stay tuned
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Excellent tribute to the man and his work by @unamullally.bsky.social
In Manchán Magan, Ireland had a writer whose words could light up the synapses
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
In Manchán Magan, Ireland had a writer whose words could light up the synapses
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Una Mullally: In Manchán Magan, Ireland had a writer whose words could light up the synapses
Magan was a wholly authentic force, full of awe and devoid of cynicism
www.irishtimes.com
October 5, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Excellent tribute to the man and his work by @unamullally.bsky.social
In Manchán Magan, Ireland had a writer whose words could light up the synapses
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
In Manchán Magan, Ireland had a writer whose words could light up the synapses
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Ah, such lovely words from @blindboyboatclub.bsky.social and Liam Ó on @rteradio1.bsky.social now. A tribute and a prayer to their friend. ❤️ 🐝
October 4, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Ah, such lovely words from @blindboyboatclub.bsky.social and Liam Ó on @rteradio1.bsky.social now. A tribute and a prayer to their friend. ❤️ 🐝
So sad 😔. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
October 3, 2025 at 7:07 AM
So sad 😔. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Thanks @sineadgleeson.bsky.social for sharing the poem below.
I can't stop thinking of @sarahmaintains.bsky.social and the Irish citizens. Thinking of all the other activists too @freedomflotilla.bsky.social
Hard not to feel furious and pretty useless at the same time.
Keep shouting.
🇵🇸
I can't stop thinking of @sarahmaintains.bsky.social and the Irish citizens. Thinking of all the other activists too @freedomflotilla.bsky.social
Hard not to feel furious and pretty useless at the same time.
Keep shouting.
🇵🇸
Thinking of @sarahmaintains.bsky.social and the other Irish citizens who are part of the @freedomflotilla.bsky.social, and have been detained by the IDF who illegally intercepted them in international waters.
Here is Sarah’s poem, ‘If I had any other thing’:
Here is Sarah’s poem, ‘If I had any other thing’:
October 2, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Thanks @sineadgleeson.bsky.social for sharing the poem below.
I can't stop thinking of @sarahmaintains.bsky.social and the Irish citizens. Thinking of all the other activists too @freedomflotilla.bsky.social
Hard not to feel furious and pretty useless at the same time.
Keep shouting.
🇵🇸
I can't stop thinking of @sarahmaintains.bsky.social and the Irish citizens. Thinking of all the other activists too @freedomflotilla.bsky.social
Hard not to feel furious and pretty useless at the same time.
Keep shouting.
🇵🇸
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here is the @irishpen.bsky.social statement on the Global Sumud Flotilla
irishpen.com/2025/10/02/g...
irishpen.com/2025/10/02/g...
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 ...
irishpen.com
October 2, 2025 at 3:43 PM
here is the @irishpen.bsky.social statement on the Global Sumud Flotilla
irishpen.com/2025/10/02/g...
irishpen.com/2025/10/02/g...
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FLASH WRITERS! I'm judging the Allingham Flash Fiction Comp and it's been extended!
The deadline extended to Sunday, 12 Oct at 23:59 / 11:59 pm. Applies to both on-line and postal submissions. All other competition rules and guidelines remain in effect; see www.allinghamfestival.com/fiction-poet...
The deadline extended to Sunday, 12 Oct at 23:59 / 11:59 pm. Applies to both on-line and postal submissions. All other competition rules and guidelines remain in effect; see www.allinghamfestival.com/fiction-poet...
September 29, 2025 at 10:17 AM
FLASH WRITERS! I'm judging the Allingham Flash Fiction Comp and it's been extended!
The deadline extended to Sunday, 12 Oct at 23:59 / 11:59 pm. Applies to both on-line and postal submissions. All other competition rules and guidelines remain in effect; see www.allinghamfestival.com/fiction-poet...
The deadline extended to Sunday, 12 Oct at 23:59 / 11:59 pm. Applies to both on-line and postal submissions. All other competition rules and guidelines remain in effect; see www.allinghamfestival.com/fiction-poet...
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Great article here on the much needed Basic Income for the Arts
Please read
Please read
Míle buíochas @irishexaminer.bsky.social for the invite to write about the Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme. It's been a game changer for many professional artists and recognition of the sectors importance to society and economy
The fight is not over yet
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
The fight is not over yet
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
The basic income scheme for the arts changed my life
The guaranteed €325 a week allowed me to pay myself a living wage to sit at my desk and write my two novels. Now we're asking the Government to retain and expand the scheme
www.irishexaminer.com
September 26, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Great article here on the much needed Basic Income for the Arts
Please read
Please read
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EXCITING!!!!
I’m adapting my debut novel My Name is Leon for the stage. It will be on in 2027 - can’t wait but alot to do before then.
Chuffed.
Chuffed.
Birmingham Rep announces new 2026 to 2027 season including Sweeney Todd and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time revivals
Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd! Raving Shakespeare! And much more!
www.whatsonstage.com
September 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
EXCITING!!!!
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Details of the Leonard and Hungry Paul TV in today's Irish Independent. It starts on Friday 17th October at 9pm on BBC One.
Do tune in!
Do tune in!
September 25, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Details of the Leonard and Hungry Paul TV in today's Irish Independent. It starts on Friday 17th October at 9pm on BBC One.
Do tune in!
Do tune in!
Míle buíochas @irishexaminer.bsky.social for the invite to write about the Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme. It's been a game changer for many professional artists and recognition of the sectors importance to society and economy
The fight is not over yet
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
The fight is not over yet
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
The basic income scheme for the arts changed my life
The guaranteed €325 a week allowed me to pay myself a living wage to sit at my desk and write my two novels. Now we're asking the Government to retain and expand the scheme
www.irishexaminer.com
September 26, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Míle buíochas @irishexaminer.bsky.social for the invite to write about the Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme. It's been a game changer for many professional artists and recognition of the sectors importance to society and economy
The fight is not over yet
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
The fight is not over yet
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
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We're really looking forward to this Dublin Book Fair event in November with Evelyn Conlon (author and UCD Press co-editor of After the Train) and author Sinéad Gleeson in conversation with author and journalist Clodagh Finn!
Saturday, 8 November
11 am
IMMA, RHK
🎟️ Get your tickets: bit.ly/dbf-att
Saturday, 8 November
11 am
IMMA, RHK
🎟️ Get your tickets: bit.ly/dbf-att
September 22, 2025 at 12:32 PM
We're really looking forward to this Dublin Book Fair event in November with Evelyn Conlon (author and UCD Press co-editor of After the Train) and author Sinéad Gleeson in conversation with author and journalist Clodagh Finn!
Saturday, 8 November
11 am
IMMA, RHK
🎟️ Get your tickets: bit.ly/dbf-att
Saturday, 8 November
11 am
IMMA, RHK
🎟️ Get your tickets: bit.ly/dbf-att
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This book of portraits, just published by @lilliputpress.bsky.social, contains over 100 writers from the 1980s to the present. An extraordinary collection.
September 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
This book of portraits, just published by @lilliputpress.bsky.social, contains over 100 writers from the 1980s to the present. An extraordinary collection.
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Really looking forward to being in Bantry
We could listen to Wendy Erskine all day! On Fri 18 July we'll get the chance to hear her talk about her novel The Benefactors in person. Can't wait 📚❤️ @sceptrebooks.bsky.social
🎟️ www.westcorkmusic.ie/events/2025/wendy-erskine-lisa-harding/
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
🎟️ www.westcorkmusic.ie/events/2025/wendy-erskine-lisa-harding/
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
Belfast slang in The Benefactors by Wendy Erskine
Author and secondary school english teacher, Wendy Erskine, on her book based in post-troubles Northern Ireland.
www.rte.ie
July 7, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Really looking forward to being in Bantry
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AND I haven't had a second to post this and beg for votes. Absolutely delighted to belonglisted for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2025! My third longlisting but I’ve never yet made the shortlist. Voting is open until 15 May. bit.ly/TheakstonsAwards
Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year.
Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year. The Most Wanted Prize In Crime Fiction.
bit.ly
April 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
AND I haven't had a second to post this and beg for votes. Absolutely delighted to belonglisted for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2025! My third longlisting but I’ve never yet made the shortlist. Voting is open until 15 May. bit.ly/TheakstonsAwards
Is it too much to ask to have my own mini lavender farm with a few goats and cows? I'll make cheese.
If anyone has a few acres hanging around doing nothing, just holler. Poly tunnel for veggies and herbs and I'll keep your pantry stocked for winter (not a euphemism... Unless you look good in aran)
If anyone has a few acres hanging around doing nothing, just holler. Poly tunnel for veggies and herbs and I'll keep your pantry stocked for winter (not a euphemism... Unless you look good in aran)
April 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Is it too much to ask to have my own mini lavender farm with a few goats and cows? I'll make cheese.
If anyone has a few acres hanging around doing nothing, just holler. Poly tunnel for veggies and herbs and I'll keep your pantry stocked for winter (not a euphemism... Unless you look good in aran)
If anyone has a few acres hanging around doing nothing, just holler. Poly tunnel for veggies and herbs and I'll keep your pantry stocked for winter (not a euphemism... Unless you look good in aran)