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The Book Corner: McManus delves into the hearts of Ireland

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

BOOKS 16 September 2026

The Book Corner: McManus delves into the hearts of Ireland

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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

BOOKS 5 August 2026

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

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

BOOKS 8 July 2026

The Book Corner: eight fantastic summer reads

The Book Corner: eight fantastic summer reads

The Book Corner: eight fantastic summer reads

BOOKS 10 June 2026

The Book Corner: Stedman is well worth the wait

The Book Corner: Stedman is well worth the wait

The Book Corner: Stedman is well worth the wait

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Sinister secrets abound in superb debut from author Jen Bray

Sinister secrets abound in superb debut from author Jen Bray

Political editor, Jen Bray, hits the target with her first crime thriller, The Lies Between Us.

BOOKS 1 January 1970

Spice up your reading life

Spice up your reading life

Two 60-somethings strike up an unlikely liaison in this contemporary novella by André Aciman.

BOOKS 1 January 1970

The Book Corner: a joyous debut from Irish author Ferdia Lennon

The Book Corner: a joyous debut from Irish author Ferdia Lennon

We celebrate the latest winner of the prestigious Rooney Prize – Irish author Ferdia Lennon.

BOOKS 1 January 1970

The Book Corner: treat yourself to a good read

The Book Corner: treat yourself to a good read

From gripping debuts to magical memories, this year’s standout reads will keep you entertained.

BOOKS 1 January 1970

Modern classic in the making

Modern classic in the making

A book of contrasts – Conversation with the Sea is outstanding and one that will stay with you.

BOOKS 1 January 1970

The Book Corner: the man behind the mask

The Book Corner: the man behind the mask

Leo Varadkar's new memoir is an honest case of a former politician speaking his mind, writes Leo Powell.

BOOKS 1 January 1970

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Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one

Achieving average weaning weights of 112kg doesn’t happen by accident. For Patrick and Valerie, it starts with calf management, high-quality nutrition and investing heavily in the first 70 days

Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one