West Cork based Alex Barclay is back with a new thriller, says Richard Fitzpatrick

Ireland’s ascent to the top of the crime-fiction tree will reach new heights this week, when an anthology featuring the country’s finest thriller-writers is launched in New York on November 7, writes author and journalist Garbhan Downey.

Bestselling author Alex Barclay is sharing the secrets of her success with aspiring authors, writes Marjorie Brennan.

The internationally regarded crime writer has written a wonderful, tale about a magical, medieval kingdom for children. She explains why to Sue Leonard

A WOMAN’S work is never done, especially when that work involves excavating the fears, hopes and traumas that lie at the heart of crime fiction.

RONAN O’GARA was back on winning form last night when he scooped a prize for his autobiography at the Irish Book Awards.

CRANK up the computer, turn up the tunes and get writing to see if you can be Ireland’s next top music journalist.

A mix of drama, music and comedy will explode onto the streets of the medieval city of Kilkenny when the arts festival gets underway this August.