Colmcille Press
@colmcille.bsky.social
Publishing house in northwest Ireland, celebrating 1500 years of great writing from Derry and Donegal. Gaeilge agus fáilte.
SUMMER 2025: The Handy Wee Guide to Derry (digital edition) is available for just a quid from: colmcillepress.com
SUMMER 2025: The Handy Wee Guide to Derry (digital edition) is available for just a quid from: colmcillepress.com
Excellent column by Pat McArt in today’s @irishnews.com.
Many thanks for the mention of @paulgosling1.bsky.social’s book A New Ireland: A Five Year Review.
Many thanks for the mention of @paulgosling1.bsky.social’s book A New Ireland: A Five Year Review.
September 20, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Excellent column by Pat McArt in today’s @irishnews.com.
Many thanks for the mention of @paulgosling1.bsky.social’s book A New Ireland: A Five Year Review.
Many thanks for the mention of @paulgosling1.bsky.social’s book A New Ireland: A Five Year Review.
Referendum expert Professor John Doyle will be at Rath Mor tonight for this launch, chaired by Catherine Pollock. @paulgosling1.bsky.social's third volume in this series looks at the practical realities of reuniting the island. A how-to rather than a 'why/why' not manual.
Doors open at 6.45pm.
Doors open at 6.45pm.
June 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Referendum expert Professor John Doyle will be at Rath Mor tonight for this launch, chaired by Catherine Pollock. @paulgosling1.bsky.social's third volume in this series looks at the practical realities of reuniting the island. A how-to rather than a 'why/why' not manual.
Doors open at 6.45pm.
Doors open at 6.45pm.
'New Ireland' will be launched at the Hive Studio, Ráth Mór, next Thursday at 7pm.
June 20, 2025 at 1:07 PM
'New Ireland' will be launched at the Hive Studio, Ráth Mór, next Thursday at 7pm.
Inniu, léann an t-iar-Aire Gaeltachta, Éamon Ó Cuív, 'Na Gaeil ar an Fharraige' ó Dorn San Aer le Paul Laughlin.
Tá brabúis ón leabhar á bhronnadh ar Chumann Faoisimh Leighis na Palaistíne.
Today, the former Minister for the Gaeltacht, Éamon Ó Cuív, reads from Paul Laughlin's Dorn San Aer.
Tá brabúis ón leabhar á bhronnadh ar Chumann Faoisimh Leighis na Palaistíne.
Today, the former Minister for the Gaeltacht, Éamon Ó Cuív, reads from Paul Laughlin's Dorn San Aer.
June 16, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Inniu, léann an t-iar-Aire Gaeltachta, Éamon Ó Cuív, 'Na Gaeil ar an Fharraige' ó Dorn San Aer le Paul Laughlin.
Tá brabúis ón leabhar á bhronnadh ar Chumann Faoisimh Leighis na Palaistíne.
Today, the former Minister for the Gaeltacht, Éamon Ó Cuív, reads from Paul Laughlin's Dorn San Aer.
Tá brabúis ón leabhar á bhronnadh ar Chumann Faoisimh Leighis na Palaistíne.
Today, the former Minister for the Gaeltacht, Éamon Ó Cuív, reads from Paul Laughlin's Dorn San Aer.
This weekend on Highland Radio's Business Matters programme, @paulgosling1.bsky.social will be talking to presenter Chris Ashmore about his just-published book 'A New Ireland'.
The book investigates the economic case for Irish unity and the work needed to prepare for a referendum.
The book investigates the economic case for Irish unity and the work needed to prepare for a referendum.
May 28, 2025 at 9:09 AM
This weekend on Highland Radio's Business Matters programme, @paulgosling1.bsky.social will be talking to presenter Chris Ashmore about his just-published book 'A New Ireland'.
The book investigates the economic case for Irish unity and the work needed to prepare for a referendum.
The book investigates the economic case for Irish unity and the work needed to prepare for a referendum.
Our weekly reading from Paul Laughlin's poetry collection, Dorn San Aer. Today, it's Siubhán Nic Amhlaoibh from
the Derry Cultúrlann. Tá brabúis ón leabhar á bhronnadh ar Chumann Faoisimh Leighis na Palaistíne. Nasc anseo: wix.to/4el7OQ9
the Derry Cultúrlann. Tá brabúis ón leabhar á bhronnadh ar Chumann Faoisimh Leighis na Palaistíne. Nasc anseo: wix.to/4el7OQ9
May 26, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Our weekly reading from Paul Laughlin's poetry collection, Dorn San Aer. Today, it's Siubhán Nic Amhlaoibh from
the Derry Cultúrlann. Tá brabúis ón leabhar á bhronnadh ar Chumann Faoisimh Leighis na Palaistíne. Nasc anseo: wix.to/4el7OQ9
the Derry Cultúrlann. Tá brabúis ón leabhar á bhronnadh ar Chumann Faoisimh Leighis na Palaistíne. Nasc anseo: wix.to/4el7OQ9
Inniu, seolfaidh muid ardán nua filíochta bunaithe ar Dorn San Aer le Paul Laughlin.
Today we launch a new feature showcasing well-known figures reading poems from the recently published collection Dorn San Aer by Paul Laughlin.
Proceeds from the book go to the Palestine Medical Relief Society.
Today we launch a new feature showcasing well-known figures reading poems from the recently published collection Dorn San Aer by Paul Laughlin.
Proceeds from the book go to the Palestine Medical Relief Society.
May 19, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Inniu, seolfaidh muid ardán nua filíochta bunaithe ar Dorn San Aer le Paul Laughlin.
Today we launch a new feature showcasing well-known figures reading poems from the recently published collection Dorn San Aer by Paul Laughlin.
Proceeds from the book go to the Palestine Medical Relief Society.
Today we launch a new feature showcasing well-known figures reading poems from the recently published collection Dorn San Aer by Paul Laughlin.
Proceeds from the book go to the Palestine Medical Relief Society.
Tá ár gcara mór Mary Murphy ar slí na fírinne.
Derry will miss and mourn a wonderful teacher, actress and broadcaster. But she provided us such joy and inspiration whenever she was with us.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal.
Derry will miss and mourn a wonderful teacher, actress and broadcaster. But she provided us such joy and inspiration whenever she was with us.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal.
May 18, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Tá ár gcara mór Mary Murphy ar slí na fírinne.
Derry will miss and mourn a wonderful teacher, actress and broadcaster. But she provided us such joy and inspiration whenever she was with us.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal.
Derry will miss and mourn a wonderful teacher, actress and broadcaster. But she provided us such joy and inspiration whenever she was with us.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal.
Culdaff swimmers send love to Palestine. #RunCycleSwim4Gaza
May 18, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Culdaff swimmers send love to Palestine. #RunCycleSwim4Gaza
Spire-spotting on the morning commute. Nothing beats Derry in Spring.
April 9, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Spire-spotting on the morning commute. Nothing beats Derry in Spring.
Beidh seoladh Bhéal Feirste ar siúl ag 1.00in Dé Sathairn seo chughainn ar An Ceathrú Póilí. Is aoichainteoir í Sue Pentel, le ceol ó Cormac Buzz Ó Briain.
The Belfast launch will take place this Saturday at 1.00pm at An Ceathrú Póilí. Guest speaker Sue Pentel, music from Cormac Buzz Ó Briain.
The Belfast launch will take place this Saturday at 1.00pm at An Ceathrú Póilí. Guest speaker Sue Pentel, music from Cormac Buzz Ó Briain.
April 7, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Beidh seoladh Bhéal Feirste ar siúl ag 1.00in Dé Sathairn seo chughainn ar An Ceathrú Póilí. Is aoichainteoir í Sue Pentel, le ceol ó Cormac Buzz Ó Briain.
The Belfast launch will take place this Saturday at 1.00pm at An Ceathrú Póilí. Guest speaker Sue Pentel, music from Cormac Buzz Ó Briain.
The Belfast launch will take place this Saturday at 1.00pm at An Ceathrú Póilí. Guest speaker Sue Pentel, music from Cormac Buzz Ó Briain.
Isn’t it time we added ‘Doire’ here?
(Gan focal amháin Gaeilge le feiceáil taobh istigh nó amuigh.)
(Gan focal amháin Gaeilge le feiceáil taobh istigh nó amuigh.)
April 2, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Isn’t it time we added ‘Doire’ here?
(Gan focal amháin Gaeilge le feiceáil taobh istigh nó amuigh.)
(Gan focal amháin Gaeilge le feiceáil taobh istigh nó amuigh.)
Get a Simpson’s themed chess set and restrict the time they can play on it. They’ll think it’s subversive.
March 7, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Get a Simpson’s themed chess set and restrict the time they can play on it. They’ll think it’s subversive.
Ár leithscéal - fógra gan naire!
March 6, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Ár leithscéal - fógra gan naire!
SEOLADH LEABHAIR: Dorn San Aer
Filíocht ó Dhoire go Gaza, le Paul Laughlin
An Chultúrlann i nDoire ar an 6 Márta, Lá Domhanda na Leabhar, 7.30i.n. Fáilte roimh gach duine.
BOOK LAUNCH: Dorn San Aer
Poetry from Derry to Gaza
Derry Cultúrlann, March 6 at 7.30pm.
All welcome.
Filíocht ó Dhoire go Gaza, le Paul Laughlin
An Chultúrlann i nDoire ar an 6 Márta, Lá Domhanda na Leabhar, 7.30i.n. Fáilte roimh gach duine.
BOOK LAUNCH: Dorn San Aer
Poetry from Derry to Gaza
Derry Cultúrlann, March 6 at 7.30pm.
All welcome.
February 7, 2025 at 11:24 AM
SEOLADH LEABHAIR: Dorn San Aer
Filíocht ó Dhoire go Gaza, le Paul Laughlin
An Chultúrlann i nDoire ar an 6 Márta, Lá Domhanda na Leabhar, 7.30i.n. Fáilte roimh gach duine.
BOOK LAUNCH: Dorn San Aer
Poetry from Derry to Gaza
Derry Cultúrlann, March 6 at 7.30pm.
All welcome.
Filíocht ó Dhoire go Gaza, le Paul Laughlin
An Chultúrlann i nDoire ar an 6 Márta, Lá Domhanda na Leabhar, 7.30i.n. Fáilte roimh gach duine.
BOOK LAUNCH: Dorn San Aer
Poetry from Derry to Gaza
Derry Cultúrlann, March 6 at 7.30pm.
All welcome.
Idir an dá linn, sna Sé Contae…😪
February 3, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Idir an dá linn, sna Sé Contae…😪
Storm Éowyn to hit its peak around 10am in Derry (pic 1) and Donegal, according to @MetEireann, starting to drop after 2pm.
Fan slán.
Fan slán.
January 24, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Storm Éowyn to hit its peak around 10am in Derry (pic 1) and Donegal, according to @MetEireann, starting to drop after 2pm.
Fan slán.
Fan slán.
Full house for the launch of the new history of St Columb’s Park House - which naturally is hosting the event.
January 16, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Full house for the launch of the new history of St Columb’s Park House - which naturally is hosting the event.
Sunday morning walk.
January 12, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Sunday morning walk.
The sun-palace in winter.
Great picture of a Grianán by photographer Chris Gallagher.
Great picture of a Grianán by photographer Chris Gallagher.
January 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The sun-palace in winter.
Great picture of a Grianán by photographer Chris Gallagher.
Great picture of a Grianán by photographer Chris Gallagher.
Many thanks to Derry/Strabane mayor @lilianseenoibarr.bsky.social for the warm and gracious reception for novelist Jim Simpson at the Guildhall yesterday and to @derrynow.bsky.social for featuring the event so promptly and comprehensively in today's newspaper. Go raibh míle maith agaibh.
January 9, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Many thanks to Derry/Strabane mayor @lilianseenoibarr.bsky.social for the warm and gracious reception for novelist Jim Simpson at the Guildhall yesterday and to @derrynow.bsky.social for featuring the event so promptly and comprehensively in today's newspaper. Go raibh míle maith agaibh.
Ag teacht gan mhoill...
'Dorn San Aer' le Paul Laughlin
Filíocht ó Dhoire go Gaza
Dearadh clúdaigh: Declan Mclaughlin
'Dorn San Aer' le Paul Laughlin
Filíocht ó Dhoire go Gaza
Dearadh clúdaigh: Declan Mclaughlin
January 7, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Ag teacht gan mhoill...
'Dorn San Aer' le Paul Laughlin
Filíocht ó Dhoire go Gaza
Dearadh clúdaigh: Declan Mclaughlin
'Dorn San Aer' le Paul Laughlin
Filíocht ó Dhoire go Gaza
Dearadh clúdaigh: Declan Mclaughlin
Bligh’s Lane, Creggan, is treacherous at the moment.
Via Neil Thornton.
Via Neil Thornton.
January 7, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Bligh’s Lane, Creggan, is treacherous at the moment.
Via Neil Thornton.
Via Neil Thornton.
Áine Downey’s poem for Nollaig na mBan, from The Mortons Who Spoke Chinese (Colmcille Press 2019, 2020).
January 6, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Áine Downey’s poem for Nollaig na mBan, from The Mortons Who Spoke Chinese (Colmcille Press 2019, 2020).
Via @news.rte.ie
The Northern Lights were visible across parts of Ireland last night, with one photographer capturing the display over Buncrana, Co Donegal
The Northern Lights were visible across parts of Ireland last night, with one photographer capturing the display over Buncrana, Co Donegal
January 2, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Via @news.rte.ie
The Northern Lights were visible across parts of Ireland last night, with one photographer capturing the display over Buncrana, Co Donegal
The Northern Lights were visible across parts of Ireland last night, with one photographer capturing the display over Buncrana, Co Donegal