Person: Mary Morrissy

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<p>Mary Morrissy has a gift of delivering captivating short story collections of warmth and humanity. Picture: David Keane</p>

culture

Book review: Collection of visionary tales

Morrissy, born in 1957, is clearly writing about her own generation, delicately referred to in the press release as 'a generation of men and women entering later life'

news

BULLETIN: Tusla overpaid staff by €1m; Second day of Ryanair strikes underway

comment-analysis

At Tuam baby home site, justice must trump commemoration

general

Why we love to read and what our favourite authors enjoyed as children

business

'Diana: In Her Own Words': In public interest, no — but I’m tuning in

business

We may admire whistleblowers, but they’re the ones who pay dearly

Book review: Prosperity Drive

SINCE the publication of the collection of stories, A Lazy Eye, back in 1993, it has been clear that Mary Morrissy has talent to burn. 

Sat, 30 Apr, 2016

Scene and Heard: All the best entertainment news

A round-up of all the best entertainment news

Fri, 22 Apr, 2016

Scene and Heard: All the best entertainment news

A round-up of all the best entertainment news

Fri, 22 Apr, 2016

UCC symposium will mark the 50th anniversary of Frank O’Connor

A symposium will be held at University College Cork (UCC) today to mark the 50th anniversary of the Cork-born writer Frank O’Connor’s death and to celebrate his legacy.

Thu, 10 Mar, 2016

It can take years of hard work to become a great writer

UCC lecturer Mary Morrissy says a proper writing course may have gotten her to that IMPAC nomination a bit sooner, writes Colette Sheridan

Wed, 04 Feb, 2015

Arts Council needs to do more to support Irish publishing industry

2014 has been a remarkable year for Irish writing by any standards.

Wed, 10 Dec, 2014

Previous winner McCann among five Irish novelists in running for DUBLIN Literary Award

Five Irish novels have been nominated along with 137 other titles by libraries worldwide for the €100,000 International IMPAC DUBLIN Literary Award.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2014

Getting down the bones at West Cork Literary Festival

Courses at West Cork Literary Festival offer guidance on all genres of writing and publishing, says Colette Sheridan

Tue, 15 Apr, 2014

An evocative account of a teacher’s fall from grace

The Rising of Bella Casey

Sat, 21 Dec, 2013

Short story award goes to American writer

AMERICAN writer Ron Rash was last night named the winner of the 2010 Cork City – Frank O’Connor Short Story Award for his collection Burning Bright.

Mon, 20 Sep, 2010