Translink is marking International Women’s Day with a brand-new format for their monthly Novel Journeys Book Club. The online book club, in partnership with independent bookstore No Alibis has marked its anniversary with an expanded…
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Award-winning author and illustrator Paul Howard has accepted the post as the new Children’s Writing Fellow for Northern Ireland at the Seamus Heaney Centre, Queen’s University Belfast. The Fellowship was created as part of Queen’s…
The Hairy Bikers have roared to the top of a Christmas cookbook chart for the first time. Si King and David Myers held off a last minute challenge from Dame Mary Berry to become 2021’s…
I’d better start writing down the bedtime stories – and The Weatherbies were born When Maghera mum, Yvonne Fleming, began to tell her two children night-time tales, little did she know that she would end…
A local children’s author has released their debut album to coincide with their 4th book release. Yvonne Fleming has created a new songbook for her Weatherbies characters, which she created to entertain the children she…
Harry Potter dominates a definitive list of the nation’s top 10 best-loved books – but fails to make the number one spot. Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code is named as the best book of the…
From epic to intimate, live to online, local to international, the fifteenth annual Outburst Queer Art Festival has an incredible array of art and events showcasing queer talent. With a centrepiece of Conor Mitchell’s MASS,…
The Belfast International Arts Festival event is back this year for its 59th edition and with an impressive range of events to check out across the city, everyone of all ages and tastes can enjoy…
While it may be the oldest library in Belfast, the Linen Hall Library is home to many cultural and creative events throughout the year. Through a series of new, insightful exhibitions taking place this October,…
Translink has announced the line-up for its first ‘Novel Journeys’ virtual book club event, which will coincide with NI Book Week. The guest panel will include David Torrans, owner of No Alibis Bookstore, authors Shirley-Anne…
Wildcard Distribution with Clones Film Festival supported by Monaghan County Council will host a special premiere screening of Cathy Brady’s WILDFIRE starring Nika McGuigan and Nora-Jane Noone in Barry McGuigan Park in Clones, Monaghan this…
Politics, Feminism, history and crime are the themes at Linen Hall Library in July. Through a mix of in-person and online events, visitors can explore prominent female voices through history and join in for two…
Armagh County Museum, Robinson Library and the Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich Library & Archive have safely reopened for pre-booked visits. Before closing their doors in line with restrictions last December, the popular tourist destinations had…
Samsung KX announced the launch of ‘Wild Writing’, a series that focuses on how to elevate your creative writing skills using the great outdoors as your creative muse, all via the new Samsung Galaxy Book…
Get ready for Wild World Heroes, Summer Reading Challenge 2021, online and in libraries across Northern Ireland from now until 18 September 2021. The Summer Reading Challenge is delivered in partnership with The Reading Agency…
HomePlace is delighted to welcome back author and musician Willy Vlautin, who will be chatting to Belfast-based journalist Stuart Bailie from his home in Oregan. Willy Vlautin is the author of five novels, including The Motel…
James Murphy to showcase the best of crime fiction Author, James Murphy is joining the Belfast 247 radio presentation team with an exclusive two-hour slot each Wednesday evening with a show dedicated to the world…
The Belfast Book Festival, Northern Ireland’s leading literary festival Returns from 10-13 June with an online programme of live events. This year’s festival will explore various themes, including sexuality, abuse, feminism, love, and more. Kicking…
Lit Up Poetry Performance Salon is back with their monthly event, created and hosted by poet Michael Wilson. Presented by CAP, Lit Up is a regular poetry event with a twist. Planned headliners as well…
The historic Linen Hall Library have launched their most ambitious online programme since lockdown began. The Linen Hall Library are excited to be presenting a great opportunity for the next guitar generation by bringing together…
Jonathan Traynor. the 53-year-old Writer and Author from Belfast now lives in Ballymena. He has left university in 1989 and started in journalism with the Ulster Gazette in Armagh, where he was able to do…
Crime, Comedy & Combat Tells Story Of Life On The Frontline Author William Clegg is celebrating the stocking of his debut book Crime, Comedy & Combat in Stewart Miller stores in Holywood and Newtownards. The…
Lucille Hamilton(23) is a Self Published Author from Northern Ireland. Her love for creating stories began as a child, but her entrance to the industry came with her first book, ‘Grandma GG’s Magic Soup Kitchen’. The…
Join author CJ Cooke via Zoom to discuss her recent novels, “The Nesting” and psychological drama “The Blame Game”. The event is part of Read Regional 2021, which brings northern authors to libraries across the…
Niamh Wallace the 22 year old from Belfast works in Marketing and Resourcing. She runs a blog: Books are Brain Food where she shares about books, reading and learning. Why did you decide to become…
Poets Bebe Ashley, Seán Hewitt and Richard Scott will be coming together for Poetry at the Lexlicon, to read their work and take part in discussions with Rosamond Taylor as part of this year’s One…
Michael Conaghan is a youthful 58 year old Playwright, Poet, and Bookseller, brought up in Mid-Ulster who now lives in Belfast. Michael was introduced to the industry via a creative writing class in Whitstable, Kent, taught…
Philip Henry (46) grew up in the country about 5 miles outside Ballymoney, he has been living in Portstewart on the North Coast for the last 12 years. He writes books, songs, and screenplays, and makes films….
A nationwide survey suggests those who still use the “thumbs up” emoji in their texts and messages are officially over the hill, as it was voted the single uncoolest emoji by 16- to 29-year-olds. (24%)….
Katie (27) is a Fabric Sales Assistant from Lisburn. Her lifestyle blog Life With Ktkinnes offers advice on wellness, self-love, and self-acceptance, as well as book reviews, TV and film recommendations. Why did you decide to become…
Csilla Toldy, the 57 year old Writer and Artist from Budapest, Hungary now lives in Rostrevor, Co. Down. She started in the industry by writing promo videos and working on documentaries. At the time Csilla…
Jennifer Davison (33) is a Children’s Book Illustrator from Broughshane. After graduating with a First Class Honours from the University of Ulster Belfast she got a job as a Digital Artist for Flickerpix Animation Studios…
Artists from Italy and Hungary who have made their homes in Northern Ireland will come together for ‘Neither here, nor there, New Voices of Ireland Series 8′, a special showcase event for presenting migrant artists…
Louis is a 65 year old Artist from Carrickfergus. Let’s find out more about her, shall we? How did you get started in the industry? Art College, Advertising and Design Agencies. What genre / style…
Ro Owens is a 26 year old Multidisciplinary Artist from Lurgan, but currently living in Belfast. Ro’s art focuses on performance and mainly on Illustration. Ro studied Drama at Queen’s University where she was introduced…
Colin Dardis is a 40 year old man from County Tyrone. Colin is a man of many talents, a Poet, an Editor, an Arts Coordinator and a Creative Writing Facilitator. Colin has been writing poetry…
Natalie Smyth is a 30 year old Poet and children’s book Author from Belfast. Natalie began writing as a teenager and her love for words grew and she hasn’t stopped writing since. What genre /…
Caitlin is a 23 year old Writer and Director from Belfast. Caitlin’s dad is an actor, Sean Kearns, and he introduced her to the wonderful and magical world of the theatre. Caitlin originally wanted to…
The Northern Ireland Festival of Writing will be broadcasting over six hours of content throughout the day and night on NVTV this Friday, November 28. Following on from the successful inaugural event in 2019 the…
It’s been a difficult few months for businesses all over the country and now more than ever local and small businesses need the help and support of the community to make sure that their business…
Following on from the successful inaugural event in 2019 the NI Festival of Writing is launching an online programme of content to once again encourage and support writers who want to start or develop their…
In the coming weeks Clifton House will be hosting a series of talks that will explore a range of diverse topics that include the role of women in writing history, Christmas in the poor house…
The annual CS Lewis Festival goes ahead from November 20-22 with a packed programme including virtual events and outdoor walks and trails. The creator of the fantasyland Narnia and author of the iconic The Lion,…
After serving for 21 years in the RUC William Clegg today releases his story of life in the frontline as a serving officer in his début book, Crime, Comedy and Combat. From his earliest memories,…
In these strange you need a very strange book to help you survive a world that sees social media experts and 24-rolling news, thankfully such a book is released today entitled Zero F*@ks Given. Penned…
Author James Murphy has released the final part to his crime thriller trilogy, Dark Light, on Excalibur Press. Previous books in the series, The Rise of Terror and The Terror Within, earned praise from fans…
David O’Reilly is a 41 year old Broadcaster, DJ and Novelist from Newcastle, Co.Down, but currently living in East Belfast. During his time at Queens University in Belfast, David decided that he just had to…
6 Top Tips For Keeping Fit At Home During Isolation It can be hard to think about your fitness, whilst in isolation. But it is important to keep fit and healthy whilst being at home…
Rising up from collapsed businesses and personal devastation to achieve success Bernie Allen is an inspiration, and she has now revealed some of the secrets of that journey in her new book How To Succeed…
Omagh Library will host an inspirational event on Wednesday, January 29th to help aspirational bloggers get ready to share life, experiences, and expertise as well as learning more about managing health and wellbeing. The event…
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