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”.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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