DBF After Dark

If This Be Magic: The Unlikely Art of Shakespeare in Translation (Canongate), the latest book from acclaimed translator and writer Daniel Hahn, is a fascinating deep dive into the world of Shakespeare-in-translation. With humour and clarity, Hahn examines how the great playwright’s works are translated into languages ranging from Chinese to Italian, Turkish to Dutch, […]

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Join us to celebrate the launch of The Professor in Erin by Charlotte McManus. A German scholar exploring ruins hits his head in a fall. He wakes to find himself in a parallel universe: an Ireland that never was, free of English rule since winning the Battle of Kinsale. In this powerful, independent nation, Irish […]

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Introductions | Céadlínte is a Poetry Ireland showcase of 15 of the most exciting new poets writing in English and Irish on the island of Ireland today. The poets were selected by Victoria Kennefick and Aifric MacAodha. We’ll have a musical guest along on the night. Night two of the Poetry Ireland Introductions / Céadlínte […]

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Is áit iontach go deo é Músaem na nGréibhlí i mBaile Átha Cliath. Cathair ghríobháin dhá stór de dheismireáin, nithe scáfara agus scéalta ar leith. Tá a scéal féin ag gach rud; blúiríní béaloideasa, taismí leighis nó iarsmaí de chreidimh nach ann dóibh a thuilleadh. Sa léiriú seo, tá scéalta le Daithí Ó Muirí a […]

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Discover the voices and ideas shaping Ireland’s independent publishing scene. Join us for a celebration of some of the most exciting, innovative and adventurous small and independent publishers from across the island. Hear from the people championing new writing, taking creative risks and giving fresh voices a platform, in a lively conversation chaired by The […]

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Join us for readings and discussion with three writers whose work captures experiences of girlhood and womanhood. Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan’s debut poetry collection The Salt of Something (Dedalus Press) explores love, attraction, excitement and disappointment, responding to the city both as homeplace and site of ongoing discoveries and negotiations. Jessica Traynor’s poetry collection New Arcana (Bloodaxe […]

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Put down the books and grab the mic! Join writers, readers and festival-goers for a gloriously un-literary night of karaoke, questionable song choices and plenty of laughs. Whether you’re a secret superstar or just here for the chorus, come sing, dance and let loose. No literary credentials required. Just bring your voice — and your […]

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Best known for being the much-loved voice behind Today FM’s Gift Grub show, award-winning comedian, actor and writer Mario Rosenstock is now bringing readers behind the scenes and giving an eye-opening, laugh-out-loud look at his unique journey, in his brand new memoir Gift Grub & Me: My Life in Comedy (Merrion Press). With trademark hilarity […]

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A Hosting: Interviews with Irish Writers 1991-2026 (Lilliput Press) is a captivating new collection of interviews by Books Editor of The Irish Times, Martin Doyle. Featuring conversations with Ireland’s most talented and successful writers, at different stages of their careers, this is a portrait of the Irish literary world as it has evolved in the […]

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Tugann filíocht Róise Ní Bhaoill muid ar thuras a thugann léargas dúinn ar áilleacht agus ar fhulaingt an tsaoil. Bhuaigh an bailiúchán dhátheangach filíochta, Dambatheanga/Damlanguage (Arlen House) le Mícheál Ó Ruairc an chéad duais i gComórtais Liteartha an Oireachtais in 2014. Tá ceol agus filíocht á nascadh le chéile ag Éire Ní Fhaoláin agus Cú […]

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Have you ever wanted to order a round at your local—as Gaeilge? Ireland’s favourite gaeilgeoir, Hector Ó hEochagáin, is back with a brand new book celebrating the use of Irish in everyday life. Irish Words for Every Occasion (Gill Books) builds on the previous books in this bestselling series, empowering you from turning the cúpla […]

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In her latest book, leading clinical psychologist Maureen Gaffney draws on years of experience to bring us an eye-opening and inspiring insight into the most important lessons she has learned in life. About Life: Notes on Staying Grounded in Unsettled Times (Sandycove) brings together research, a lifetime of observation and Maureen’s own personal experience to […]

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