Ireland Literature News

William Butler Yeats once wrote “if you want to know Ireland , body & soul, you must read its poems & Stories” these words were written over a century ago but are still as true today.

The Liam O'Connor performance is a spectacular explosion of music, song and dance rooted in the Irish music tradition. A spellbinding display of raw energy, passion and melodic genius.

Take one greedy and corrupt parish priest. Add one huge lottery win, attributed to a talking statue of the Virgin Mary. Stir in an assortment of strange and deranged characters and you have "Bad Faith!".

Poets Express announces the short list for Kids Express poetry competition.

Dr. Patrick Treacy looks at the life of Irish Physician R. J. Graves. He is remembered for Graves Disease, an autoimmune condition characterised by hyperplasia of the thyroid gland, excessive thyroid hormones and increased metabolic rate.

Poet and performance artist Kylyra announces the web premiere of her new audio poetry project, KyPoetry.

Wednesday, 28 January 2009 - Sinn Féin President and published author Gerry Adams will appear at the Ennis Book Club Festival 2009, which takes place in the County Clare capital from 6-8 March next.

Monday, 12 January 2009 - Tickets go on sale today for one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the literary calendar.

Thursday, 27 November 2008 - Some of the most recognisable names in Irish and international literature will participate in the Ennis Book Club Festival 2009, details of which were announced today.

Friday, 24 October 2008 - All 24 library branches across County Limerick have been upgraded to allow the elderly, people with learning difficulties and those with physical disabilities to gain easier access to library services.

Dark World International is proud to announce the launch of www.dnet-demonspace.com to showcase the satirical writings of K. Kylyra Ameringer.

29th February 2008 – Over thirty internationally renowned authors will gather in County Clare this weekend for the second annual Ennis Book Club Festival.

Ennis, IRELAND, 11th February 2008 - Author and former hostage Brian Keenan will appear at the Ennis Book Club Festival 2008, which takes place from 29th February to 2nd March.

Ennis, County Clare, IRELAND, 18th January 08 – A number of Galway literary and academic figures have been confirmed as participants in the Ennis Book Club Festival 2008, details of which were announced this week.

A unique charity auction on eBay is offering members of the public the opportunity to see their name in a thriller and, in turn, help raise funds for Irish charity 'Fighting Blindness'.

County Clare, IRELAND 1st Oct, 2007 – The annual Children's Book Festival gets underway today as thousands of children prepare to participate in dozens of events taking place across County Clare.

County Clare, IRELAND, 27th Sept 07 - For the second year running the Library Association of Ireland has confirmed that it will hold its Autumn Conference in County Clare.

County Clare, IRELAND, 24th Sept 07 - October has been designated ‘Reading Month’ by Clare County Library, which today launched its Autumn Lecture Series 2007.

Ennis, County Clare, IRELAND Sept 14th, 2007 – Thousands of children are expected to participate in this year’s Children’s Book Festival taking place at all fifteen library branches across County Clare from 1st October to 2nd November 2007.

Ennis, County Clare, IRELAND Sept 13th, 2007 – Thousands of children are expected to participate in this year's Children's Book Festival taking place at all fifteen library branches across County Clare from October 3rd-26th 2007.

County Clare, IRELAND, 12th Sept 07 - Users of 16 public libraries throughout Clare are being asked for their views on the Clare County Library service, as part of a major national marketing survey.

Library branches across Clare have been upgraded to allow elderly people and those with disabilities to gain easier access to library services.

While there have been dramatic falls in the number of universities offering modern languages, online foreign language courses are getting increased interest from learners.

Turn Off The TV, And Pick Up A Good Book" is the message being delivered by Clare County Library to thousands of children across Clare as they finish school for the summer.