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Belfast writer to showcase debut novel at Jaipur Literature Festival in India

A Belfast-born author is set to represent Northern Ireland and showcase her debut novel at a festival in India billed as the greatest literature event in the world. With the support of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Elaine Canning will attend ...

28 Dec 2022 at 11:00

Northern Ireland

Queen’s unveils plans for new £4.9m Seamus Heaney Centre

Queen’s University Belfast has announced a £4.9 million new landmark venue for the Seamus Heaney Centre, which will open for staff, students and the public early next year. The reimagined space at the listed buildings in University Road and Mount ...

21 Aug 2023 at 14:53

National News

New literary work to 'cross boundaries and build bridges'

A LITERARY pamphlet will celebrate the exploration of gender, identity, memory and form - just in time for Limerick Pride Weekend. Produced by Poetry Ireland and funded by the Arts Council of Ireland, Trumpet 12 was guest-edited by Limerick ...

04 Jul 2023 at 13:10

Northern Ireland

Shirley-Anne McMillan named as Children’s Writing Fellow for Northern Ireland

A Co Down novelist has been announced as the new Children’s Writing Fellow for Northern Ireland. Shirley-Anne McMillan will take up the role that was created as part of Queen’s University Belfast and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s ...

05 Mar 2024 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

‘Deep sadness’ following death of Belfast poet Michael Longley

Deep sadness has been expressed following the death of Belfast poet Michael Longley. Mr Longley died at the age of 85 in hospital on Wednesday. He won a number of awards for his writing throughout his life including the TS Eliot Prize, ...

23 Jan 2025 at 14:22

Northern Ireland

Children’s author excited by interest in witch series for movie deal

Bestselling children’s author Derek Keilty has told of his excitement at the prospect that his popular Ivy Newt book series could be turned into a movie. The Belfast writer will travel to the US this year to promote the series which ...

03 Jan 2025 at 11:41

Northern Ireland

Queen Camilla meets children and volunteers at historic library

Queen Camilla has met children and community volunteers during a visit to a library in Armagh aiming to make history more accessible. The visit to Armagh Robinson Library and Museum in Co Armagh came on the second day of the royal ...

25 May 2023 at 14:14

National News

Acclaimed novelist Joseph O'Connor celebrates Bloomsday with a dip

TO CELEBRATE Bloomsday, acclaimed novelist and Joyce aficionado Joseph O’Connor started the day by taking a dip. Joseph was 18 when he first "tried to read" Ulysses - and he disliked it. It was only after being encouraged by his ...

16 Jun 2023 at 18:30

Northern Ireland

Poet Michael Longley touched souls with just a few words, funeral hears

Acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley managed to touch the souls of people with just a few words, his funeral has heard. President of Ireland Michael D Higgins was among mourners who joined Longley’s family at Saturday’s ...

01 Feb 2025 at 15:42

Arts & Entertainment

New Seamus Heaney Centre to open next year

21 Aug 2023 at 15:39

Northern Ireland

Funeral of Belfast poet Michael Longley to take place

The funeral of acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley will take place later. Mr Longley died in hospital at the age of 85 on January 22. His funeral is to take place in All Souls Church in Belfast followed by a private ...

01 Feb 2025 at 02:45

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