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I am a huge fan of the words and music but d’ya know what, I feel duped. I can’t listen to those words anymore. There’s no real depth to those words anymore. It’s really a kick in the guts for me. I invested emotion into those songs and words. Now it’s all evaporated. Same with U2. #BDS

In a world of algorithms, we need art to help us all see the fuckin light. Support the Income scheme. For further information on the campaign and the organisation, visit www.ncfa.ie.

Making the Bridport Novel Award last 20 made me very happy. Best of luck to the shortlisters. Onwards and upwards.

President leads tributes to 'iconic voice' Seán Rocks President Michael D Higgins has led the tributes to broadcaster and actor Seán Rocks, describing him as one of Ireland's finest broadcasters and advocates for the arts and artists.

Ahhh no. Terrible loss. Listening to Arena was such a calming pleasure each evening. His ability to get the best from interviewees was so well developed and subtle and each show so well put together. He’ll be missed terrible altogether so he will.

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Let the aid in!

A new category for work created by Biological Organisms using B.I. Not A.I.

Liadan Ní Chuinn, Every One Still Here @stingingfly.bsky.social & @grantabooks.bsky.social Dave Tynan, We Used to Dance Here @grantabooks.bsky.social Shane Tivenan, To Avenge a Dead Glacier @lilliputpress.bsky.social

3 really strong first short story collections from Irish writers pub. this year:
Liadan Ní Chuinn, Every One Still Here @stingingfly.bsky.social & @grantabooks.bsky.social
Dave Tynan, We Used to Dance Here @grantabooks.bsky.social
Shane Tivenan, To Avenge a Dead Glacier @lilliputpress.bsky.social

The BBC is refusing to publish Medics Under Fire, a documentary that features first hand testimonies of Israel’s attack on Gaza’s healthcare system.

Join us to demand the BBC publish the documentary now:

www.codepink.org/bbcgaza

In case you missed it.

Mayhem 😁

All hail
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Had the pleasure of meeting Cathy Sweeney who was judging Ennis Book Club Festival last month. She had some very positive and motivating feedback - having selected my work as overall winner. Many thanks to her and the team at Ennis. Great event.

Clematis Josephine about to open up!

This looks like an actual literary event in Athlone! Having read the winning story I’m sure this will be a really strong debut. Congratulations.

For those of you who can,

Please support your local bookshops.

They pay their taxes and support our communities.

And don't squander profits on big boy toys.

@bookcornerhx.bsky.social
@kennysbookshop.bsky.social
@bookshop-org.bsky.social
@forumbooks.bsky.social

FFS

I forgot to post on International Women's Day because we took the day off, in the true spirit of the thing. But please, check out some of the incredible international women we publish! First up, Maggie Armstrong currently racking up rave reviews for her hilarious debut collection OLD ROMANTICS

Had a wonderful experience reading at Ennis Book Club Festival tonight. The Art of the Short Story with Cathy Sweeney, Maggie Armstrong and David Butler was wonderfully presented by Olivia Fitzsimons. And Cathy is such a good judge 😁

Thank you.

This is very nice writing news. Congratulations to the runners
up.

Venus looking very smart last evening. What is the stars?

Paddystinian 😁

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Does anyone have a fenced field in the midlands of Ireland where I could let my lurcher run wild - (without him disembowelling another animal) 😁😁😁🤞

Obviously, The Road, by Cormac McCarthy but you’ve probably read it. If not,……