Limerick-born author Kevin Barry will read at Cork City Library on Tuesday, April 19, as part of Cork World Book Fest. He will read his ‘Cork’ story from Winter Pages, the first volume of the arts anthology he put together with Olivia Smith.

UCC’s renowned literary journal, Quarryman, is being re-launched by the university’s inaugural MA in creative writing class. 

Looking for plans for the weekend? Here’s a list of what’s on and where.

Triskel Christchurch, Cork

Möbius is the culmination of months of hard work, writes Georgina O’Halloran.

Celebrating ten years in existence, the Cork World Book Fest (April 22-26), organised by Cork City Library and Triskel Christchurch, is one of the city’s most popular cultural events.

Former solicitor Madeleine D’Arcy publishes her debut collection of short stories on April 26. She tells Colette Sheridan it’s never too late to start writing

WITH influences as diverse as Séamus Heaney and David Bowie, African American poet, Tracy K Smith, will enthral audiences at the Cork World Book Fest, which runs at Triskel Christchurch from Apr 23-27.

Brian Lalor has survived by pursuing his interests as a printmaker, illustrator and author, says Colette Sheridan

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