"Nine Irish Lives," edited by Mark Bailey, is the February 2025 selection for the IrishCentral Book Club. Each month, we will ...

The Cleaner becomes all the more propulsive as her vigilantism veers off course. The Cleaner is Watson’s adult debut; her previous, YA novels have been met with acclaim, nominated for the Irish Book ...

His novel The Thrill of it All is about a band. Did he ever want to be in a band? “I’m the only Irish author who never wanted to be in a band,” he says. “A number of my dear friends who ...

And to really get you ready for all the St. Patrick’s Day traditions this month, we’re sharing other festive Irish phrases. Sláinte—and happy St. Patrick’s Day! Like Erin go Bragh ...

Sophie is a features reporter for The Irish News covering art, comedy, theatre, food, music and more. She previously studied Law at Queens University Belfast graduating with First Class Honours ...

For the novelist Rebecca Makkai, writing blurbs had become nearly a full-time job. She explains why blurbs matter — and why she’s taking a break. By Rebecca Makkai Call her Ruth, or Baby, or ...

Tight-head prop Bealham, 33, suffered what the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) described as a leg injury in the second half and was replaced for the final 21 minutes by Tom Clarkson. Ireland are ...

The English We Speak is your chance to catch up on the very latest English words and phrases. In under 3 minutes, we help you stay ahead of the pack by giving you 'must have' phrases that you can ...

All-Ireland winning Donegal footballer and proud Gaoth Dobhair man Eamon McGee column: Stag dos? Give me the joy and buzz of a county squad over that nonsense. I still dream of playing for Donegal ...

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Irish poet Pádraig Ó Tuama about a new poetry anthology he edited called "44 Poems on Being with Each Other" and his own collection called "Kitchen Hymns." ...

John has worked at The Irish News since August 2022, bringing an eye for compelling stories from his previous roles at publications in Belfast, Dublin, and the United States.