History History On this day: Irish Famine writer William Carleton is born William Carleton, the man famed for his depictions of life in Ireland during The Great Hunger, was born on this day, February 20, 1794.
Entertainment Entertainment The next Normal People? Cast announced for Conversations with Friends adaptation Irish actress Alison Oliver has been cast in the upcoming television adaptation of Irish author Sally Rooney's "Conversation with Friends."
Other Writers Other Writers Irish hotel's e-cookbook of family recipes raises nearly €15k for children's charity “Cooking with Katy: Gougane Barra Hotel’s e-cookbook” has also been shortlisted for 2021 Gourmand International Best in the World - Food Culture in the Hotels Cookbooks category.
Culture Culture Squeeze in a read! New Irish campaign aims to get people reading Get book recommendations straight from Irish librarians to get reading on Ireland Reads Day, February 25.
Entertainment Entertainment Confirmed: Hilary Swank will star in “PS I Love You” sequel We've been waiting years for a “PS I Love You” sequel, and so has Hilary Swank, it appears.
Culture Culture Love songs and poems of the great Irish writers for Valentine’s Day Looking for something special for the inside of your Valentine's Day card?
Culture Culture What Irish authors are in the running for the Dublin Literary Award? The €100,000 award is the world’s most valuable annual prize for a single work of fiction published in English.
Cahir O'Doherty Cahir O'Doherty Private Loves: Sarah Crossan's "Here Is the Beehive" dazzles Sarah Crossan's "Here is the Beehive" is a moving and often unnerving exploration of intimacy and its unexpected costs.
History History On This Day: Irish literary legend Brendan Behan is born in 1923 Legendary Irish writer Brendan Behan is responsible for some of the best-known and most wise quotes.
History History When Charles Dickens visited Ireland In celebration of the great man, Charles Dickens, born Feb 7, 1812, we remember his trip to Ireland in 1858.
