Michael Longley

It opened its doors on the cusp of the Troubles, but Belfast’s Lyric has survived

Remarkable ex-Dundalk player became another tragic casualty of the Troubles

Another Life: Michael Viney on his awe for a key voice in ‘Dawn Chorus 2018’

‘The Radio’ was one of five books shortlisted by the judges

Something deeper prevailed in March 1988 to prevent tribal bloodletting in the North

Another Life: Michael Viney on Richard Murphy’s Connemara life

Maurice Hayes obituary: Born July 8th, 1927 – Died December 23rd, 2017

Late former senator ‘a giant who strode the stage of life in so many and varied roles’

Get thee to Micah P Hinson, Ulrika Spacek, The Stunning, Jenny Hval, The Fontaines, Vitalic, The Mountain Goats, Duke Special, Session Motts and Future Proof with Nialler 9

Clifden Arts Festival also pays tribute to artist and writer Tim Robinson

The Belfast poet on his latest collection and the ‘clickety-clickety-click’ thrill of writing

‘Irish Times’ columnist and environmentalist among 18 people recognised by RIA

Dublin-born poet wins €2,000 prize for his collection ‘On A Turning Wing’

With her lack of grace, the First Minister missed a chance to change the tone in North's politics

£4.25m Bellaghy facility a permanent exhibition about life and work of Nobel Laureate

The Drop Everything cultural biennial will soon take over Inisheer with art, music, and a specially built sauna

Celebrated Co Antrim painter described as man who was rooted in rural life

Trinity College lecturers look at how our memory works and what we can do for it

Gathering in Dublin includes Paddy Moloney, Michael Longley and Olivia O’Leary

Poet’s collection ‘Geis’ was described as ‘intense and intelligent’ by this year’s judges

A young Chinese poet delighted by the contemporary Irish poetry scene.

Four women and one man will vie for this year’s €2,000 best Irish collection prize

Antrim painter once attended exhibition wearing bag over his head

Nick Miller was inspired by working in the late Edward McGuire’s donated studio

Senior Sinn Féin member is asked question repeatedly during new interview on Irish TV

‘Our world is better for having had Brian Friel in it and now seems a lot smaller’

25 poets in special Irish issue of ‘Poetry’ are worthy of international exposure, says Patrick Cotter

Where do the oceans get their new calcium from if not rivers rushing out dissolved limestone from the land?

Beekeeping, Belfast and Buddhism: books of lectures by Harry Clifton, Paula Meehan and Michael Longley cast the net wide

Read a sample from Michael Longley’s new work, illustrated by his daughter Sarah, the latest fine press publication by Andrew Moorhouse, a lover of bespoke books

Blue Sonoma by Jane Munro is Canadian winner of prize

Colin Davidson’s Silent Testimony exhibition explores themes of loss and suffering

‘The Stormont House Agreement was included in the queen’s speech, but as there is still no agreement as to what it actually contains, it will remain open to political manipulation’

The nature-loving royal visitor was in a very special place, and he knew it

Cork-born poet takes €2,000 prize for ‘Nine Bright Shiners’ collection

Michael D Higgins praises poet for his body of work and role in the Belfast Agreement

The five shortlisted writers for the award being given on March 21st have strong track records

Lisa Dwan’s series of performances was startling

Ian Rankin is asking the questions; Marty Whelan is declaiming poetry; so what happens when Van eventually gets round to some music?

Last year’s prize was won by fellow Northern poet Sinéad Morrissey for her collection Parallax