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The Book Corner: Sebastian Barry delivers one of the year's best novels

The prolific author’s latest release explores belonging and identity with a rich cast.

BOOKS 11 November 2026

The Book Corner: Sebastian Barry delivers one of the year's best novels

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From Bunnyconnellan to New Twopothouse, the stories behind Ireland's place names

From Bunnyconnellan to New Twopothouse, the stories behind Ireland's place names

CL-IFJHOME 4 November 2026

John Creedon: ‘I genuinely don’t care which shelf I land on’

John Creedon: ‘I genuinely don’t care which shelf I land on’

FEATURES 21 October 2026

The Book Corner: Everything She Didn’t Say by Jane Casey is a page-turner

The Book Corner: Everything She Didn’t Say by Jane Casey is a page-turner

The Book Corner: Everything She Didn’t Say by Jane Casey is a page-turner

BOOKS 14 October 2026

David Coleman: ‘children need to make mistakes’

David Coleman: ‘children need to make mistakes’

David Coleman: ‘children need to make mistakes’

HEALTH 23 September 2026

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The Book Corner: McManus delves into the hearts of Ireland

The Book Corner: McManus delves into the hearts of Ireland

Leitrim’s Kevin McManus has a gem on his hands with his latest title, The Light at Evening.

BOOKS 16 September 2026

Blood and guts are what it takes

Blood and guts are what it takes

Kate Ryan always wondered by black pudding didn't hold as much reverence as other celebrated Irish foods. She is on a mission to change this perception with her new book.

CL-IFJHOME 9 September 2026

The Book Corner: Donal Ryan, the king of rural fiction returns with new novel

The Book Corner: Donal Ryan, the king of rural fiction returns with new novel

Donal Ryan’s latest novel, Where Are The Kings? is a powerful and poignant portrait of rural Ireland.

BOOKS 5 August 2026

The Book Corner: Maggie O'Farrell scores again with Land

The Book Corner: Maggie O'Farrell scores again with Land

The latest work by Maggie O’Farrell is her tenth novel and most likely a Booker Prize candidate.

BOOKS 8 July 2026

The Book Corner: eight fantastic summer reads

The Book Corner: eight fantastic summer reads

From beach reads to armchair escapes – this selection offers something for everyone.

BOOKS 10 June 2026

Shane Smith in full Bloom

Shane Smith in full Bloom

Shane Smith is learning to live with grief while simultaneously enjoying the success of his best-selling debut cookbook, Loaf Tin Bakes.

NEWS 27 May 2026

The Wisdom of Farmers: ‘I got the sense that we were on sacred land’

The Wisdom of Farmers: ‘I got the sense that we were on sacred land’

Life lessons we can take from those who work the land from the pen of Longford farmer and best-selling writer John Connell.

BOOKS 13 May 2026

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National Dairy Conference: how can Irish dairy farming be made more resilient?

This year has presented numerous challenges to dairy farming including reduced milk prices, summer drought conditions in many areas, and ongoing pressures of production costs and labour availability.

National Dairy Conference: how can Irish dairy farming be made more resilient?

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