The Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards Shortlist Announced

28 October, 2010 · by · in

The shortlist for the Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards was announced this evening at an event in the Royal College Of Physicians on Kildare Street. Among those nominated are, Ryan Tubridy, Joseph O’Connor, Roddy Doyle, Colm Toibin, Colum McCann,…

Two Irish Authors On The Galaxy Award International Author Of The Year Prize Shortlist

28 October, 2010 · by · in

Colm Toibin and Emma Donoghue have made the shortlist for the International Author of the Year at the UK’s National Galaxy Book Awards. Toibin’s Brooklyn which was published by Penguin and Donoghue’s Room, published by Picador and Booker short listed, are…

Daily Links 28/09/2010

28 September, 2010 · by · in

For Banned Books Week 25 September – 2 October ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~…

Jonathan Franzen To Read In Dun Laoghaire

23 September, 2010 · by · in

Acclaimed US author, Jonathan Franzen will be reading from his newest book, Freedom, as part of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Library Service’s Library Voices. The event takes place ay 2.30pm on Saturday 2nd October in The Pavilion, Dun Laoghaire. Freedom has been…