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February 2025
book extract
Irish nurses in the NHS: A new book charts the lives of Ireland's nurses who worked in the UK
Louise Ryan, Grainne McPolin & Neha Doshi
10 Feb
14
eternal city
Chieftains, diplomats and Joyce: Joseph O'Connor looks at the Irish connections to Rome
Joseph O'Connor
4 Feb
18
Last year
2024
get reading
22 Irish books to look out for in 2025
31 Dec 2024
16
catch up time
From Intermezzo to The Alternatives: 10 great Irish books that stood out in 2024
30 Dec 2024
13
new chapter
Former Republic of Ireland international Noel Hunt appointed new Reading manager
6 Dec 2024
2
Irish book awards
Excerpt: Our food history lies in the folds and crevices as much as the grand narratives
Dorothy Cashman & Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire
20 Nov 2024
8
Irish book awards
Excerpt: How Dearg Mór tried to invade Ireland and their battle with the Fianna
Cormac K.H. O'Malley & Patrick J. Mahoney
16 Nov 2024
20
new books
My story: Being separated from my twin and parents from birth had a huge impact on me
Sadie Harpur
10 Oct 2024
12
read the game
The Racket longlisted for William Hill Sports Book of the Year
3 Oct 2024
2
Your Say
Poll: Do you find time to read books?
3 Sep 2024
82
2017 books
Opinion: Reading is the best gift you can give a child
Caitriona Hughes
Updated 2 Sep 2024
32
Books
Hayley Kilgallon on the history of ladies' GAA: 'Women were thought naturally weaker back then'
Hayley Kilgallon
16 Jul 2024
39
book extract
Author: My recovery from illness helped me create characters for my books
Jenny Ireland
11 Apr 2024
0
Reading
Four Irish novels among 70 books nominated for international Dublin Literary Award
16 Jan 2024
3
making a point
Reading game abandoned as fans invade pitch in protest at owner
13 Jan 2024
6
new year new books
The most-anticipated Irish novels and short story collections due in 2024
1 Jan 2024
6
All time
Books
These are 10 of the best Irish novels of 2023
26 Dec 2023
9
Education
Irish teenagers top the list for reading skills across the EU, according to major global study
5 Dec 2023
57
Reading
Irish author Paul Lynch wins 2023 Booker Prize for Prophet Song
26 Nov 2023
24
An post book awards
Wild Ireland: We're at a point in history where we must improve our relationship with nature
Carsten Krieger
18 Nov 2023
23
book extract
Author: 'There is a magic to literary translation, it matters'
Carolina Schutti
4 Nov 2023
2
sunday miscellany
Extract: 'She is funny and puts herself down, but in a funny way, so it’s okay'
Mia Döring
24 Oct 2023
9
a nation is born
Extract: We searched for photos of momentous events as well as ordinary people's lives
Michael B. Barry & John O'Byrne
21 Oct 2023
22
Best Laid Plans
Parenting: 'I decided that this would be the summer we would give them a love of reading'
Margaret Lynch
26 Aug 2023
cork childhood
Excerpt: 'My mother had the babies before marriage - I understand this was the ultimate taboo'
Noelle McCarthy
24 Jun 2023
7
author
Gill Perdue: From Cagney and Lacey to Bad Sisters, strong female characters are a joy to watch
Gill Perdue
Updated 22 Jun 2023
21
Backwards Step
Potential Irish implications as Reading to go part-time following relegation
6 Jun 2023
1
Literature
Bulgarian author Georgi Gospodinov wins 2023 International Booker Prize
23 May 2023
4
sacking
Hunt takes over as Guvnor at Reading after Ince is sacked
11 Apr 2023
6
Irish Writers
Daily Poll: Do you find time to read books?
6 Feb 2023
22
Onwards
Casemiro on the double as Man United progress to FA Cup fifth round
28 Jan 2023
24
AnalysisIRISH IN ACTION
Will Smallbone hits the net for Stoke and impresses in front of Ireland boss
21 Jan 2023
2
Reading
The Irish For: Jolabokaflod - a look at Iceland's Christmas books tradition
Darach Ó Séaghdha
1 Jan 2023
3
novel times
Here is the fiction to keep an eye out for in 2023
30 Dec 2022
2
Books from Pamela Anderson and Frances Haugen among the non-fiction to look out for in 2023
29 Dec 2022
3
Return
Ireland goalkeeper back in Reading squad after 'difficult time'
19 Nov 2022
0
Literature
Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka wins 2022 Booker Prize
17 Oct 2022
0
the coroner's daughter
A mystery novel set during 1816 chosen as the 2023 One Dublin One Book
12 Oct 2022
14
Championship
Mixed emotions for Irish players as Dykes’ birthday brace sees QPR past Reading
7 Oct 2022
1
Your Say
Poll: How often do you read a book?
30 Sep 2022
32
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