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<p>US writer Ray Bradbury had at least 500 stories published in his career. Picture: Evening Standard/Getty</p>

comment-analysis

David O'Mahony: Zen and the art of writing

Why write simply for the love of it? Well, why do any sort of creative work if you don’t have a bit of love for it? Use it for yourself, first and foremost, writes David O'Mahony

SColin Sheridan: Debt to mothers will take generations to repay

<p>Shehan Karunatilaka, author of 'The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida', who has won the Booker Prize 2022, at the winner ceremony at the Roundhouse in London. Picture: David Parry/PA Wire.</p>

culture

Sri Lankan author wins Booker Prize for ‘The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida’

Clodagh Finn: A timely reminder – the road to repeal was paved with heartache for Irish women

news

Wexford author Claire Keegan shortlisted for Booker prize

Joyce Fegan: How a Quiet Girl captured the heart of a nation

INTO president promises union will continue fight 'for equal pay for equal work' for teachers

Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) president Joe Killeen has said his union will stand with its new members on securing pay equality, whether through “negotiation, court challenge or industrial action”.

Mon, 22 Apr, 2019

European court to rule on teacher pay dispute

Primary teachers are to have the case for equal pay for post-2010 members of the profession considered by the European Court of Justice.

Thu, 05 Apr, 2018

‘Waiting for a Bullet’ short story collection on target for top prize

Madeleine D’Arcy’s first short story won an award. Her first collection may too says Colette Sheridan.

Tue, 30 Jun, 2015

Arts Council announces nominees for inaugural Irish Laureate

The Arts Council has published the full list of nominees for the inaugural Laureate for Irish Fiction.

Mon, 20 Oct, 2014

‘Oyster Catchers’ nets €3k prize for Cork writer

Writer Beth Tyrrell describes herself as lazy about her work. Don’t believe a word of it.

Wed, 25 Jun, 2014

Life after law: Madeleine D'Arcy unveils debut story collection

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

Fri, 18 Apr, 2014

Comeraghs Wild Festival explores Wales and Ireland link

The inaugural Comeraghs Wild Festival takes place in County Waterford as part of the Gathering. The three-day festival (Sept 19-23) includes guided walks, adventure trails, historical re-enactment, educational talks, storytelling and film.

Thu, 12 Sep, 2013

Beginner’s Pluck

Mary Costello

Sat, 17 Nov, 2012

Missouri writer of real world dark stories

The Outlaw Album

Sat, 08 Sep, 2012

Beginner’s Pluck

ROSEMARY McLOUGHLIN

Sat, 26 May, 2012