Mary Robinson spoke of the movement to divest from fossil fuels and how the wealthy fossil fuel industry had learnt ‘a lot of bad tricks’, writes Alison O'Connor.

It was a little dispiriting to find that Martin Scorsese’s magisterial The Irishman was more discussed for its running time and the furore generated around the amount of dialogue portioned to Anna Paquin.

Norton is an Irishman, but he is also one of the best-known faces in Britain, where he lives. It would be interesting to hear his take on Brexit. He delivered it with his usual frankness and humour, says Alison O'Connor.

Sebastian Barry, the current Laureate for Irish Fiction, has spearheaded an initiative where he hosts a series of conversations with fellow Irish writers in which they attempt to answer one simple question: ‘What is writing?’

So that’s nearly Tuesday wrapped up. Here’s some of the stories we published on irishexaminer.com today which we hope will help you make sense of it all this evening.

It will be 40 years next month since the death of JG Farrell.

The only advice I can give to aspiring writers is to keep going. To persist. To keep remembering that the joy of it is in the making of it, not in the fame. And you’d better have an absurd level of self belief as writing can be incredibly challenging.

The Menu returns once again to the West Cork Literary Festival to conduct another public interview, this time delighted to have the pleasure and privilege of talking to Thom Eagle

Dublin-born author Sarah Crossan is the current Laureate na nÓg(Ireland’s Children’s Literature Laureate).

The duo behind the popular 'West Cork' podcast will be live in Cork as part of the first podcast festival in the city.

Meet Tim O’Leary from Whiddy Island: He’s the local ferryman, postman, farmer and publican.

A European arrest warrant is expected to be issued in the coming months for Ian Bailey following his conviction for the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier yesterday in Paris.

SISTERS Kate Smyth and Marney Smyth Fischer have recently taken over the Bantry Bookshop, which was also previously run by siblings — Margaret O’Neill and her sister Joan.

The county of Cork will provide an intersection for the worlds of music and literature during the summer at several events. Among them is the West Cork Literary Festival (July 12-19)

A number of Irish women working in the literary field are to be celebrated this Thursday as part of Network Cork's 'The Business of Books' event.

Eoghan O’Sullivan shares the latest from the entertainment world

Best-selling author Louise O’Neill burst onto the literary scene three years ago with her provocative novel Asking For It, which helped to drive a new wave of feminism intent on ending the sexual exploitation of women.

In advance of his appearance at West Cork literary festival, novelist Joseph O’Neill tells Ellie O’Byrne about his new book of short stories, and the democratic emergency in the US.

Graham Norton may be the BBC’s third-highest earning presenter, but the welcome he received in Bantry for the West Cork Literary Festival proved that locals still consider him their number one.

The LÉ Samuel Beckett dropped anchor in Bantry Bay yesterday to play an integral part in the West Cork Literary Festival.

Being a writer is mostly a question of typing.

Emma Jane Kirby's book recounts an amazing tale of tragedy and kindnes amidst the refugee boats off Italy, writes Marjorie Brennan

My message has always been that it’s OK to be a home cook, says Trish Deseine.

In 1998, leaving university, Neil worked as an editor for a dot com travel company.

As Donald Trump’s blatant misogyny is rewarded by the US electorate, there is hope in the achievements of movements such as Waking the Feminists, says Marjorie Brennan.

It was all about books this week in Bantry as authors and bibliophiles converged on the scenic town for the West Cork Literary Festival.

Looking to plan your week? Here are five things to check out.

I wanted to write from the age of 12. I am obsessive, so I don’t need self-discipline. 

A programme of readings, a feature of the West Cork Literary Festival since it began in the mid-90s, is to be dedicated to the memory of former Irish Examiner columnist Denise Hall.

As she prepares for her trip to West Cork, feminist icon Gloria Steinem, 82, is as active and outspoken as ever, writes Marjorie Brennan

Carmel Winters is a Kanturk-born playwright and filmmaker. Her new play, Not Being Me, is in development with Gare St Lazare, and will be read on July 22 in Ma Murphy’s, Bantry, for the West Cork Literary Festival. The reading is presented in association with The Everyman, Cork where the play will be produced later this year.

The trad singing legend attributes his longevity to a simple diet, regular walks, and a vigilant GP, he tells Sharon Ní Chonchúir.  

AUTHOR and actor Michael Harding does not seek the solace of certainty.

From the Virgin Mary to females in film and fairytales, author Marina Warner believes perceptions of women are improving, writes Marjorie Brennan

Eimear O’Herlihy is from Cork city and she is festival manager with West Cork Literary Festival, a week-long programme of readings, workshops and family events that will take place in Bantry, July 17 -23.

Is the Wild Atlantic Way holding sway over Bantry town, lifting its hotels before it? The selling agents of the Maritime Hotel, developed at a reported cost of €30m and now offered at just €1.5m, expect so, such is the pace of change on the West Cork town’s accommodation front.

A landmark West Cork hotel is set for major refurbishment after it was bought out of receivership by a local consortium.

He may be a high-flying honest-to-goodness celebrity these days, but chat show host Graham Norton has never once forgotten his roots.

I have been writing as long as I can remember.My primary school teachers used to say that I was a great story teller, but that my handwriting wasn’t great because I was always rushing and thinking too far ahead.

His novel One Day sold five million copies and touched the hearts and minds of readers across the globe. Ahead of his appearance at the West Cork Literary Festival, Richard Fitzpatrick talks to David Nicholls about the book that changed his life

What’s going on this weekend

Niall Murray talks to the man who’s on the money when it comes to odd items on Antiques Roadshow.