Five Irish novels have been shortlisted for the 2019 Kerry Group Irish Novel of the year – the biggest literary purse in Ireland and one of the most sought after prizes for Irish authors, with a shared prize fund of €19,000. 50 Novels Submitted More than 50 novels were submitted for this year’s award and…
Listowel Writers’ Week officially threw open the doors to its 48th festival on Wednesday night. A host of Irish and international poets, playwrights, novelists, short story writers, artists and musicians flocked into Listowel yesterday evening for the 48th opening and awards ceremony of Listowel Writers’ Week. Award Winning Poet Award winning US Poet Billy Collins…
