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Kevin Doyle's gripping #crime #thriller "looks corruption in the eye and never blinks." – David Park
#emeraldnoir #irishnoir #CrimeFiction #crimefictionbooks #cork #noir #thetroubles #purecork #KevinDoyle #politicalthriller #tokeepabirdsinging #ariverofbodies #corruption
Based on almost 100 interviews with the #Protestant community in #NorthernIreland, and told with McKay’s trademark passion and conviction, 'Northern Protestants on Shifting Ground' is essential reading.
#nothernirelandhistory #irishhistory #IrishHeritage #survivor #pandemic
New 2026 Catalogue
Just click the link
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Brilliantly written, witty and full of sharp observation, 'Moving About the Place' brings together some of the best of Evelyn Conlon’s work to show how borders, movement and history change and transform people’s lives.
blackstaffpress.com/moving-about...
#irishfiction #travel #borders #shortstories
This is coming up soon: writing workshop at Ballyscullion Park, Bellaghy, Northern Ireland for those within travelling distance. Grateful for shares: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-wo...
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The Black Dreams: Strange Stories from Northern Ireland
This anthology of specially commissioned short stories brings together some of the best of Northern Ireland’s literary talents to explore the weird, surreal and dream-like.
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#irishfiction #shortstories #dreams
'Selected Stories' by Éilís Ní Dhuibhne
A beautiful collection of short stories that demonstrates the breadth of the Laureate For Irish Fiction's achievement across her writing career.
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#irishwriters #womenwriters #shortstories #shortstories #irishbooks #irishfiction
Thank you Joe!
04.02.2026 10:53 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0I've read Reporting the Troubles and Spirit of '58. Outstanding. Well worth your time and money. Here's two blog pieces I wrote. droppedthemoon.blogspot.com/search?q=Rep... & droppedthemoon.blogspot.com/search?q=Spi...
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👀 Some Blackstaff Press titles spotted in Waterstones Forestside this week. 👀
@waterstones.bsky.social #irishhistory #thetroubles #football #northernireland #Belfastcemetery #TomHartley #evanmarshall #derichenderson #ivanlittle #spiritof58 #conflict #history
🥇 Mary Peters: My Story🥇
From Belfast to Olympic gold, discover the incredible journey of a sporting legend, national hero, and tireless advocate for young athletes.
blackstaffpress.com/mary-peters-...
@joecushnan.bsky.social
#MaryPeters #OlympicLegend #Olympics #athletics #sport #inspiration
7pm, 27/2 at the Belltable a free evening of words & music: Éilís Ní Dhuibhne in talks w/ Sarah Gilmartin &music by harpist Elisabeth Affolter.
Éilís is the author of 30+ books. She is the 4th Laureate for Irish Fiction until 2028. www.limerickliteraryfestival.com
Meet Jane McClenaghan, nutritional therapist and founder of Vital Nutrition (www.vital-nutrition.co.uk). Her book, 'Vital Nutrition', features the best of her proven tips, facts and recipes along with straightforward advice on eating to feel better. Available now: blackstaffpress.com/vital-nutrit...
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22.01.2026 10:15 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Loved this interview with Laureate for Irish Fiction Éilís Ní Dhuibhne on @rteradio1.bsky.social today and can't wait to welcome Éilís and The Island of Imagination: A Literary Tour of Ireland to WCLF in July. Thanks to @artscouncilireland.bsky.social www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
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New to #Bluesky? Here's a starter pack for Publishers of Books on the Island of Ireland
#BookSky
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Looking for the perfect stocking filler? We've got three!
Colin Breen's 'A Force Like No Other' trilogy available at blackstaffpress.com and local bookshops.
#christmasgifts #christmasgiftsideas #shoplocal #choosebookshops #booksaremybag #booksmakegreatgifts #booksworthreading
🐧🎄Christmas gift ideas for nature lovers🎄🐧
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#fieldofdreams #homebirds #Rathlin #rathlinislandnd #christmasgiftideas #christmasgiftideas2025 #booksmakegreatgifts #BooksWorthReading
The Island of Imagination: A Literary Tour of Ireland
The Laureate for Irish Fiction Éilís Ní Dhuibhne is embarking on a literary tour of Ireland on a journey of exploration to highlight the literature emanating from around the country with a series of free events in your local library or bookshop
Reading Rites – Evelyn Conlon brings her wit and keen intelligence to the task of exploring her life, as well as ‘books, writing and other things that matter’ 💻
Available now:
blackstaffpress.com/reading-rite...
#evelynconlon #writingcommunity #writing #writinginspiration #readingrites
Who better to open the last day of the Public Libraries conference than our Laureate Éilís Ní Dhuibhne who is tracing our storytelling and writing past! #LAIBooktotheFuture25 @laibluesky.bsky.social
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Ruby Free visited Little Acorns Bookstore over the weekend to sign copies of 'Rathlin, A Wild Life'. Pop in for the perfect Christmas present! 🎁
Photo credit: @littleacornsbooks.bsky.social
#rathlin #naturegifts #christmasshopping #nature #seabirds
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📽️LOST FOR WORDS
🎬 Foyle Film Festival & Playhouse Derry
🗓️Fri 29 Nov 7pm
📍Nerve Centre, Derry
📚Celebrated nature writers Ruby Free (Rathlin, A Wild Life) and Kerri ní Dochartaigh will be in conversation following this special screening.
FREE tickets here 👇
foylefilmfestival.org/whats-on/los...
Homebirds tells the inspiring and often funny story of Anne Marie McAleese and Dot Blakely's birding adventures around Northern Ireland.
blackstaffpress.com/homebirds-97...
@bto-ni.bsky.social #birds #birding #birdwatchers #BirdwatchingUK #birdwatchingireland #northernireland
Available now:
#mystory by🥇 #MaryPeters🥇
The definitive account of #Olympics #goldmedalist and truly remarkable woman: ‘Mary P.’
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#MaryPetersTrust
#damekatherinegrainger
Absolutely delighted to be invited to the portrait unveiling of Monica McWilliams at the Great Hall in Queen’s University. Well deserved tributes to Monica’s decades of campaigning for women & her peacebuilding work with the Women’s Coalition & after. Brilliant to see so many activist women again.
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