Read this and weep: Books that made writers cry
John Boyne, Edel Coffey, Ferdia Lennon, Sarah Gilmartin and a dozen other authors and critics on books that had a profound emotional effect on them
Martina Evans
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The Clockmaker’s Daughter by Kate Morton is this Saturday’s Irish Times Eason offer
A sneak preview of Saturday’s books pages
Derek Mahon wins this year’s Irish Times Poetry Now award
Belfast-born poet wins award for third time for his latest work Against the Clock
Culture Night 2018: Everything you need to know
It’s hard not to be bamboozled by the choice on offer. Here’s a selection of the best bits
Argos goes green . . . but for a house in the garden, try a big red affair
Home Front: short of space at home but don’t want to move? A garden house is an increasingly popular option
Get your own poem on Poetry Day Ireland
As part of today’s celebrations, Lewis Kenny will be writing personalised verse at Poetry Ireland’s HQ
Leonard Cohen: He’s our man
Writers, poets, friends and fans reflect on Leonard Cohen’s words, music and work
Theo Dorgan wins Irish Times-Poetry Now award
Cork-born poet takes €2,000 prize for ‘Nine Bright Shiners’ collection
In praise of Bridget O’Connor, by Martin Doyle
Celebrating Irish women writers: ‘She brought a non-sentimental, unexpected, visceral approach to each scene that made her screenwriting exciting and exceptional. Great movie writers are rare in this country and she was one of them’
Poetry Now shortlist for best single volume by Irish poet
The five shortlisted writers for the award being given on March 21st have strong track records
We have lift-off: Irish cultural calendar 2015
A year of Yeats. The return of the Gathering. The zaniness of TedFest. The muckiness of the National Ploughing Championships. The musical magic of Electric Picnic. The spectacular scenery of Earagail Arts Festival. And much more. Consider yourself told
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices