Niamh Donnelly

Debut novelist started her adult life working in insurance and took a long time to realise that being a writer was a possible way to earn a living

Author talks the dark world of his latest novel, spending time in Mark Zuckerberg’s Metaverse and why he always feels he has to dig himself out of a hole

Those who consider this book in good faith might find themselves Marie Kondo-ing their friendship circle

Lauren Mackenzie is just the latest writer to benefit from the Irish Writers Centre’s Novel Fair, which helps pair new talent with literary agents

An extraordinary and unified debut collection that has held its freshness despite the 13-year wait

The poet’s first novel is by turns funny, surprising and moving

Declan Toohey’s novel employs a heightened first-person register to mine the idea of an alternate Ireland in the context of academia

This American coming-of-age tale narrated by a chorus of teenage girls doesn’t quite catch fire

Murray has joined a new wave of Irish male authors writing in the romance genre

Their books explore all kinds of ideas, characters and experiences, from a thoughtful kleptomaniac to the real-life case of a ghost who testified in court

The right book makes the perfect Christmas gift. From novels to music memoirs to biographies and more, some of Ireland’s familiar faces recommend the books they’ve been enjoying this year

Huns of Anarchy offers a safe, welcoming environment where women can gather and enjoy themselves

A powerful look at a wide and idiosyncratic range of work, including Jo Broughton’s photography, a slice of ham and a conversation about psychedelic flowers

Niamh Donnelly selects her favourite 16 novels and short-story collections from the past 12 months

Two central elements of this novel are familiar, yet the author’s lively style makes the whole thing feel fresh