Martina Evans

Read this and weep: Books that made writers cry

John Boyne, Edel Coffey, Ferdia Lennon, Sarah Gilmartin and a dozen other authors and critics on books that had a profound emotional effect on them

Wed Jan 01 2025 - 05:15

The Clockmaker’s Daughter by Kate Morton is this Saturday’s Irish Times Eason offer

A sneak preview of Saturday’s books pages

Thu Apr 11 2019 - 15:00

Derek Mahon wins this year’s Irish Times Poetry Now award

Belfast-born poet wins award for third time for his latest work Against the Clock

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 10:52

Culture Night 2018: Everything you need to know

It’s hard not to be bamboozled by the choice on offer. Here’s a selection of the best bits

Wed Sept 19 2018 - 14:42

Argos goes green . . . but for a house in the garden, try a big red affair

Home Front: short of space at home but don’t want to move? A garden house is an increasingly popular option

Sat May 26 2018 - 06:00

Get your own poem on Poetry Day Ireland

As part of today’s celebrations, Lewis Kenny will be writing personalised verse at Poetry Ireland’s HQ

Thu Apr 27 2017 - 11:03

Leonard Cohen: He’s our man

Writers, poets, friends and fans reflect on Leonard Cohen’s words, music and work

Fri Nov 11 2016 - 19:00

Theo Dorgan wins Irish Times-Poetry Now award

Cork-born poet takes €2,000 prize for ‘Nine Bright Shiners’ collection

Mon Mar 30 2015 - 10:12

In praise of Bridget O’Connor, by Martin Doyle

Celebrating Irish women writers: ‘She brought a non-sentimental, unexpected, visceral approach to each scene that made her screenwriting exciting and exceptional. Great movie writers are rare in this country and she was one of them’

Fri Mar 06 2015 - 21:00

Poetry Now shortlist for best single volume by Irish poet

The five shortlisted writers for the award being given on March 21st have strong track records

Sat Jan 31 2015 - 01:00

We have lift-off: Irish cultural calendar 2015

A year of Yeats. The return of the Gathering. The zaniness of TedFest. The muckiness of the National Ploughing Championships. The musical magic of Electric Picnic. The spectacular scenery of Earagail Arts Festival. And much more. Consider yourself told

Wed Dec 31 2014 - 03:00