New Island Books
@newislandbooks.bsky.social
Ireland's leading publisher of groundbreaking literature and non-fiction from emerging and established writers.
Supported by the Arts Council.
Supported by the Arts Council.
Coming February 2026: an anthology edited by Molly Hennigan, featuring some of Ireland’s finest writers, inspired by the life and work of Maeve Brennan. www.newisland.ie/shop/p/an-as...
November 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Coming February 2026: an anthology edited by Molly Hennigan, featuring some of Ireland’s finest writers, inspired by the life and work of Maeve Brennan. www.newisland.ie/shop/p/an-as...
Looking forward to being part of the inaugural #DublinSmallPressFair in Pearse Street Library!
Come say hello at our stall from 6–9pm on Friday the 28th and 10am–4pm on Saturday the 29th.
Come say hello at our stall from 6–9pm on Friday the 28th and 10am–4pm on Saturday the 29th.
November 27, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Looking forward to being part of the inaugural #DublinSmallPressFair in Pearse Street Library!
Come say hello at our stall from 6–9pm on Friday the 28th and 10am–4pm on Saturday the 29th.
Come say hello at our stall from 6–9pm on Friday the 28th and 10am–4pm on Saturday the 29th.
For the week that's in it . . .
New Island's co-founder Dermot Bolger at the 1987 Irish Books Awards in the Central Library, Dublin, pictured alongside Tom McCaughren (centre) and Lilliput's founder Antony Farrell (left).
#throwback #1987 #irishbookawards
New Island's co-founder Dermot Bolger at the 1987 Irish Books Awards in the Central Library, Dublin, pictured alongside Tom McCaughren (centre) and Lilliput's founder Antony Farrell (left).
#throwback #1987 #irishbookawards
November 24, 2025 at 11:43 AM
For the week that's in it . . .
New Island's co-founder Dermot Bolger at the 1987 Irish Books Awards in the Central Library, Dublin, pictured alongside Tom McCaughren (centre) and Lilliput's founder Antony Farrell (left).
#throwback #1987 #irishbookawards
New Island's co-founder Dermot Bolger at the 1987 Irish Books Awards in the Central Library, Dublin, pictured alongside Tom McCaughren (centre) and Lilliput's founder Antony Farrell (left).
#throwback #1987 #irishbookawards
New Island is looking for a part-time Marketing co-ordinator to help manage our digital presence, support marketing campaigns, and keep our busy publishing office running smoothly. Full job description here www.newisland.ie/marketing-co...
November 21, 2025 at 11:26 AM
New Island is looking for a part-time Marketing co-ordinator to help manage our digital presence, support marketing campaigns, and keep our busy publishing office running smoothly. Full job description here www.newisland.ie/marketing-co...
The New Island class of 2025 🌟
November 20, 2025 at 12:29 PM
The New Island class of 2025 🌟
A Dublin Classic, beautifully reborn . . .
James Joyce's The Dead, introduced by the brilliant Nuala O'Connor, is out this Friday. A story of love, memory, and that unforgettable final snowfall. ❄️ www.newisland.ie/shop/p/the-d...
#JamesJoyce #TheDead #classicliterature #NualaOConnor
James Joyce's The Dead, introduced by the brilliant Nuala O'Connor, is out this Friday. A story of love, memory, and that unforgettable final snowfall. ❄️ www.newisland.ie/shop/p/the-d...
#JamesJoyce #TheDead #classicliterature #NualaOConnor
November 4, 2025 at 11:45 AM
A Dublin Classic, beautifully reborn . . .
James Joyce's The Dead, introduced by the brilliant Nuala O'Connor, is out this Friday. A story of love, memory, and that unforgettable final snowfall. ❄️ www.newisland.ie/shop/p/the-d...
#JamesJoyce #TheDead #classicliterature #NualaOConnor
James Joyce's The Dead, introduced by the brilliant Nuala O'Connor, is out this Friday. A story of love, memory, and that unforgettable final snowfall. ❄️ www.newisland.ie/shop/p/the-d...
#JamesJoyce #TheDead #classicliterature #NualaOConnor
New Island is delighted to present the return of RTÉ’s Sunday Miscellany - a fresh collection of stories and poems drawn from the past three years of the much-loved radio programme.
www.newisland.ie/shop/p/sunda...
www.newisland.ie/shop/p/sunda...
October 31, 2025 at 12:19 PM
New Island is delighted to present the return of RTÉ’s Sunday Miscellany - a fresh collection of stories and poems drawn from the past three years of the much-loved radio programme.
www.newisland.ie/shop/p/sunda...
www.newisland.ie/shop/p/sunda...
Delighted to share our An Post Irish Book Awards 2025 shortlistees!
📚 The Dublin Pub by Donal Fallon
🎙️ Sunday Miscellany: A Selection 2023–2025, edited by Sarah Binchy
🐸 Frogs for Watchdogs by Seán Farrell
🕊️ Still – A Memoir by Julia Kelly
🎸 The Bass Player by Stephen Travers
📚 The Dublin Pub by Donal Fallon
🎙️ Sunday Miscellany: A Selection 2023–2025, edited by Sarah Binchy
🐸 Frogs for Watchdogs by Seán Farrell
🕊️ Still – A Memoir by Julia Kelly
🎸 The Bass Player by Stephen Travers
October 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Delighted to share our An Post Irish Book Awards 2025 shortlistees!
📚 The Dublin Pub by Donal Fallon
🎙️ Sunday Miscellany: A Selection 2023–2025, edited by Sarah Binchy
🐸 Frogs for Watchdogs by Seán Farrell
🕊️ Still – A Memoir by Julia Kelly
🎸 The Bass Player by Stephen Travers
📚 The Dublin Pub by Donal Fallon
🎙️ Sunday Miscellany: A Selection 2023–2025, edited by Sarah Binchy
🐸 Frogs for Watchdogs by Seán Farrell
🕊️ Still – A Memoir by Julia Kelly
🎸 The Bass Player by Stephen Travers
It's official — THE DUBLIN PUB is out now!
Donal Fallon returns with an immersive social and cultural history of that most venerable institution: the Dublin pub. Sláinte!
#thedublinpub #irishpubs #DonalFallon
#ThreeCastlesBurning
Donal Fallon returns with an immersive social and cultural history of that most venerable institution: the Dublin pub. Sláinte!
#thedublinpub #irishpubs #DonalFallon
#ThreeCastlesBurning
October 10, 2025 at 10:18 AM
It's official — THE DUBLIN PUB is out now!
Donal Fallon returns with an immersive social and cultural history of that most venerable institution: the Dublin pub. Sláinte!
#thedublinpub #irishpubs #DonalFallon
#ThreeCastlesBurning
Donal Fallon returns with an immersive social and cultural history of that most venerable institution: the Dublin pub. Sláinte!
#thedublinpub #irishpubs #DonalFallon
#ThreeCastlesBurning
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Manchán Magan. His legacy will be remembered with great admiration and respect, not only for the impact of his work but for the kindness and inspiration he shared with those around him.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
October 3, 2025 at 8:56 AM
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Manchán Magan. His legacy will be remembered with great admiration and respect, not only for the impact of his work but for the kindness and inspiration he shared with those around him.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Don't miss it! Join us for the launch event of THE DUBLIN PUB: A SOCIAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY by DONAL FALLON with special guest Dermot Bolger on Wednesday, October 8th at 6.30pm in Chapters Bookstore, Parnell St. Register via Eventbrite www.eventbrite.ie/e/donal-fall...
October 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Don't miss it! Join us for the launch event of THE DUBLIN PUB: A SOCIAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY by DONAL FALLON with special guest Dermot Bolger on Wednesday, October 8th at 6.30pm in Chapters Bookstore, Parnell St. Register via Eventbrite www.eventbrite.ie/e/donal-fall...
Join us tomorrow night in Eason. O'Connell St at 7.30pm to celebrate the launch of THE BASS PLAYER: SURVIVING THE MIAMI SHOWBAND MASSACRE by Stephen Travers with guest speaker Eddie Rowley.
October 1, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Join us tomorrow night in Eason. O'Connell St at 7.30pm to celebrate the launch of THE BASS PLAYER: SURVIVING THE MIAMI SHOWBAND MASSACRE by Stephen Travers with guest speaker Eddie Rowley.
The image of legendary barman Paddy O'Brien from Donal Fallon's upcoming book The Dublin Pub adorning Grogan's. 🤟
Pre-order your copy via DubrayBooks.ie 👈
#TheDublinPub #IrishHistory #SocialHistory #CultureNight #DonalFallon
Pre-order your copy via DubrayBooks.ie 👈
#TheDublinPub #IrishHistory #SocialHistory #CultureNight #DonalFallon
September 19, 2025 at 11:44 AM
The image of legendary barman Paddy O'Brien from Donal Fallon's upcoming book The Dublin Pub adorning Grogan's. 🤟
Pre-order your copy via DubrayBooks.ie 👈
#TheDublinPub #IrishHistory #SocialHistory #CultureNight #DonalFallon
Pre-order your copy via DubrayBooks.ie 👈
#TheDublinPub #IrishHistory #SocialHistory #CultureNight #DonalFallon
Join us for the launch of The Hare’s Corner at Books Upstairs on Friday, September 26th at 6.30pm.
This is a free event, however registration is required www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launc...
#BookLaunch #TheHaresCorner #DublinEvents
This is a free event, however registration is required www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launc...
#BookLaunch #TheHaresCorner #DublinEvents
September 15, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Join us for the launch of The Hare’s Corner at Books Upstairs on Friday, September 26th at 6.30pm.
This is a free event, however registration is required www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launc...
#BookLaunch #TheHaresCorner #DublinEvents
This is a free event, however registration is required www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launc...
#BookLaunch #TheHaresCorner #DublinEvents
The long-awaited return of Julia Kelly is finally here! STILL is a profoundly moving memoir that transforms grief into something unforgettable - vivid, life-affirming, and unexpectedly joyful. Available everywhere now!
www.newisland.ie/shop/p/still...
#juliakelly #memoir #irishwriters
www.newisland.ie/shop/p/still...
#juliakelly #memoir #irishwriters
September 5, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The long-awaited return of Julia Kelly is finally here! STILL is a profoundly moving memoir that transforms grief into something unforgettable - vivid, life-affirming, and unexpectedly joyful. Available everywhere now!
www.newisland.ie/shop/p/still...
#juliakelly #memoir #irishwriters
www.newisland.ie/shop/p/still...
#juliakelly #memoir #irishwriters
For fans of tote bags and/or Nuala O'Faolain www.newisland.ie/shop/p/the-n...
September 1, 2025 at 9:32 AM
For fans of tote bags and/or Nuala O'Faolain www.newisland.ie/shop/p/the-n...
RTÉ's Sunday Miscellany returns this October with a new selection of stories and poems from the last three years of this beloved radio programme. www.newisland.ie/shop/p/sunda...
August 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
RTÉ's Sunday Miscellany returns this October with a new selection of stories and poems from the last three years of this beloved radio programme. www.newisland.ie/shop/p/sunda...
STILL is a stunning portrait of grief, transformation, and the lasting power of love. A deeply moving tribute to a woman who died as she had always longed to live: in the middle of a great adventure.
Out September 5th. #juliakelly #memoir #irishwriters
Out September 5th. #juliakelly #memoir #irishwriters
August 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
STILL is a stunning portrait of grief, transformation, and the lasting power of love. A deeply moving tribute to a woman who died as she had always longed to live: in the middle of a great adventure.
Out September 5th. #juliakelly #memoir #irishwriters
Out September 5th. #juliakelly #memoir #irishwriters
As part of National Heritage Week, Wild Atlantic Women author Gráinne Lyons will be in conversation with New Island's Editorial Director, Aoife K. Walsh in Tallaght Library on Tues, Aug 19th at 6.30pm. This is a free event, however please register via Eventbrite www.eventbrite.ie/e/wild-atlan...
August 6, 2025 at 9:17 AM
As part of National Heritage Week, Wild Atlantic Women author Gráinne Lyons will be in conversation with New Island's Editorial Director, Aoife K. Walsh in Tallaght Library on Tues, Aug 19th at 6.30pm. This is a free event, however please register via Eventbrite www.eventbrite.ie/e/wild-atlan...
New Island is proud to present The Dublin Pub: A Social and Cultural History by Donal Fallon, publishing October 10th. Pre-order exclusively via Dubray www.dubraybooks.ie/product/the-... #irishpubs #thedublinpub
July 24, 2025 at 7:50 AM
New Island is proud to present The Dublin Pub: A Social and Cultural History by Donal Fallon, publishing October 10th. Pre-order exclusively via Dubray www.dubraybooks.ie/product/the-... #irishpubs #thedublinpub
Still a few tickets left for Seán Farrell's event at West Cork Literary Festival! Catch him in conversation with Quynh Tran, hosted by Mike Ryan, in the beautiful Marino Church, Bantry next Monday (14th) at 5pm. Don’t miss it! www.westcorkmusic.ie/events/2025/... #wclf25
July 7, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Still a few tickets left for Seán Farrell's event at West Cork Literary Festival! Catch him in conversation with Quynh Tran, hosted by Mike Ryan, in the beautiful Marino Church, Bantry next Monday (14th) at 5pm. Don’t miss it! www.westcorkmusic.ie/events/2025/... #wclf25
The Hare’s Corner is a powerful celebration of the quiet, hopeful revolution taking place across Ireland – where people are making space for nature to thrive once again.
Publishing September 26th, pre-order available on www.newisland.ie/shop/p/the-h... @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social
Publishing September 26th, pre-order available on www.newisland.ie/shop/p/the-h... @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social
July 1, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The Hare’s Corner is a powerful celebration of the quiet, hopeful revolution taking place across Ireland – where people are making space for nature to thrive once again.
Publishing September 26th, pre-order available on www.newisland.ie/shop/p/the-h... @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social
Publishing September 26th, pre-order available on www.newisland.ie/shop/p/the-h... @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social
OFFER ENDS TOMORROW AT MIDNIGHT! To celebrate Dublin Pride we are giving away one copy of Some Poems of Robert Casement, with every purchase on newisland.ie! This offer includes all purchases for pre-orders tomorrow at midnight. Reposts appreciated! #pride2025 🏳️🌈
June 28, 2025 at 1:43 PM
OFFER ENDS TOMORROW AT MIDNIGHT! To celebrate Dublin Pride we are giving away one copy of Some Poems of Robert Casement, with every purchase on newisland.ie! This offer includes all purchases for pre-orders tomorrow at midnight. Reposts appreciated! #pride2025 🏳️🌈
🏳️🌈 To celebrate this weekend's Dublin Pride we are giving away one copy of Some Poems of Robert Casement, by the eponymous queer Irish icon, with every purchase on newisland.ie! This offer includes all purchases for pre-orders and ends midnight on Sunday. Reposts appreciated! #pride2025 🏳️🌈
June 27, 2025 at 9:11 AM
🏳️🌈 To celebrate this weekend's Dublin Pride we are giving away one copy of Some Poems of Robert Casement, by the eponymous queer Irish icon, with every purchase on newisland.ie! This offer includes all purchases for pre-orders and ends midnight on Sunday. Reposts appreciated! #pride2025 🏳️🌈
Publishing October 2025 . . . From the music to the massacre – a survivor's song of justice, memory, and peace. In 1975, Stephen Travers survived a Loyalist ambush that killed 3 bandmates. The Bass Player is his tribute, reckoning & call to heal. www.newisland.ie/shop/p/theba...
June 25, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Publishing October 2025 . . . From the music to the massacre – a survivor's song of justice, memory, and peace. In 1975, Stephen Travers survived a Loyalist ambush that killed 3 bandmates. The Bass Player is his tribute, reckoning & call to heal. www.newisland.ie/shop/p/theba...