RTÉ is inviting entries to one of Ireland's longest established and most significant literary prizes, the RTÉ Short Story Competition in honour of writer and broadcaster, Francis MacManus.

Ciaran Bartlett is an Irish man who knows exactly how to write an Irish folk song and explains how in this hilarious video.

The Bush Theatre has revealed its programme until early 2026 which includes some of the country’s most exciting new writing. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Irish writers Seán Hewitt and Ferdia Lennon have been shortlisted for one of the world’s most prestigious literary awards for young authors. Mr Hewitt and Mr Lennon have both earned spots on the ...

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The 2025 competition is open for entries! Closing date: Friday 23rd May 2025. Follow the link below to submit an online entry, or see the rules for instructions on how to enter by post.

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Like Swift and another living Irish writer, Mr. Joyce has a cloacal ... the one in which Mr. Dedalus carves the Christmas turkey; I write with all due deliberation that Sterne himself could ...

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