An island, cut off from the mainland, is a perfect setting for a haunting story such as this
Sinéad Gleeson
Articles relating to Irish author Sinéad Gleeson
Twelve years ago the critic, memoirist and broadcaster began crafting what would become her debut novel. It’s been a tough process but she has embraced the writing life
From a former hunger striker immersed in the supernatural, to a writer more censored than John McGahern, Sinéad Gleeson selects six women writers who shouldn’t be forgotten any longer
Authors and critics choose the books that have moved and impressed them this year
‘Writing is in your head. Camogie is spontaneous and physical,’ says debut author and GAA player
Kjersti A Skomsvold’s compelling account of an artist’s journey to motherhood
Book review: Journalist Nell Frizzell wanted a baby but her bodyclock was a time bomb
Court jails man for additional year over discovery of cash ‘destined for Kinahan gang’
Joe Duffy can’t believe his luck – er, sorry, ears – when callers splutter about Normal People
A parable on parenthood by the author of the award-winning essay collection, Constellations
In their 70s, Dublin couple Brendan and Breda Butler feel hemmed in by cocooning
Author on Agnes Martin’s self-isolation, Elaine Feeney’s new book and comedy of Maeve Higgins
‘It’s unexpectedly romantic,’ says John Boyne. ’It shows us our true selves,’ says Patricia Scanlan
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