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Women's shed group in Kildare to debut new collaborative book

Women's shed group in Kildare to debut new collaborative book

Irish Book Week 2026 runs from the October 17 to 24

Kildare bookshop to welcome Titanic historian for Irish Book Week 2026

Photographed at the launch of The Best Irish Books of 2026 are Ladan, 7, Casey, 11, Yannaty, 8, and Koby, 8, pupils from Scoil Treasa Naofa in Dublin 8, along with Senior Librarian at Kevin Street Library, Neasa McHale. Also photographed are featured artists from Best Irish Books of 2026: Zainab Boladale, author of 'Looking for Aurora' (The O'Brien Press); Peter Donnelly, author and illustrator of 'I am not a Dog'(Gill Books); Johnathan Sung, author and illustrator of 'Moon Moon Can't Sleep' (Bad Book Press); Jen Wallace, author of 'Project Dinosaur' (Little Island Books); and Máire Zepf, author of 'Dearg' (Futa Futa)

Kildare talent makes it into list of best Irish book titles of 2026

Photographed at the launch of The Best Irish Books of 2026 are Ladan, 7, Casey, 11, Yannaty, 8, and Koby, 8, pupils from Scoil Treasa Naofa in Dublin 8, along with Senior Librarian at Kevin Street Library, Neasa McHale. Also photographed are featured artists from Best Irish Books of 2026: Zainab Boladale, author of 'Looking for Aurora' (The O'Brien Press); Peter Donnelly, author and illustrator of 'I am not a Dog'(Gill Books); Johnathan Sung, author and illustrator of 'Moon Moon Can't Sleep' (Bad Book Press); Jen Wallace, author of 'Project Dinosaur' (Little Island Books); and Máire Zepf, author of 'Dearg' (Futa Futa)

Kildare authors and illustrators feature among best titles of 2026

Hazel Cahill, a self-described witch who resides and does business in Newbridge

INTERVIEW: Kildare witch advises people to 'get out into nature'

Book about paganism and magickal practices to launch in Kildare bookshop

Book about paganism and magick to launch in Kildare bookshop

Books at One Community Fund

Two Kildare based independent book stores share in €100k fund

Barry Malone is best known as the energetic (and unapologetic) wrestler B Cool

Wrestler from Kildare Town expands to writing with successful debut

Barry Malone is best known as the energetic (and unapologetic) wrestler B Cool

Kildare-based wrestler expands to writing with successful debut

Luke Devlin launches new book series

Kildare based psychotherapist to explore men's role in society

Kildare families urged to avail of free 'My Little Library' book bags

Kildare families urged to avail of free 'My Little Library' book bags

Sally Rooney and Graham Norton novels ‘fly off shelves’ of Irish libraries

Printed books more popular than audio and e-books in Ireland – survey

The exterior of Woodbine Books in Kilcullen.

Open mic event to take place at County Kildare book shop

Mum of teenage triplet boys welcomes free schoolbooks for Junior Cycle

More political leaders should read Prophet Song: Sturgeon

Pictures: Manon Gilbart

Donal Ryan: 'Mam was great. She was brilliant, really sharp - she could cut you ...
The author talks losing his mom to cancer, his new novel and almost getting punched by a rugby player
Manon Gilbart

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Next steps for Clane Library outlined to Kildare Cllr

Writers Clive Henry and Cora Crampton. Photograph supplied by Kildare County Council.

Kildare-based writers selected for the Irish Writers Centre National Mentoring P...

‘After Midnight, Still Warm’. Photo supplied by KEEP HER LIT AGENCY.

Kildare poet releases new collection of sci-fi poetry

Photo - Faber&Faber

Irish authors Claire Kilroy and Anne Enright nominated for prestigious Women’s P...

The matter was discussed at the latest Clane-Maynooth Municipal District meeting.

LATEST: Update issued by Kildare County Council on progress of Clane library

The front cover of InkTank's new book. Photo credit: InkTank.

Writing group based releases new book in aid of Samaritans Newbridge and Kildare

‘The Keeper of Secrets’ is the fourth book by Maria McDonald.

Kildare-based author pens new book ‘The Keeper of Secrets’, announces book-signi...

Graham Norton announces new novel Frankie

Photograph provided by Pixabay.

Kildare readers, Children’s Books Ireland needs you!

The event will take place in Newbridge Library. File photograph.

NEWS BRIEF: An Evening with Journalist and Author Edel Coffey in Kildare

Irish poetry collection submitted ‘in error’ makes TS Eliot Prize shortlist Staff reporter

GALLERY: Visit by author Roddy Doyle to Riverbank in Newbridge, County Kildare

No parent compelled to pay voluntary contribution to school – Education Minister

No parent compelled to pay voluntary contribution to school – education minister

Popular café chain's new book awards will celebrate the best writers from Irelan...

'Nothing broken forever' - Domestic abuse survivor who was on brink of suicide r...

Public consultation due on proposed Kildare County Library

Schools to get almost 100 euro per pupil under free books scheme

Trish B Kennedy also said that she will be visiting schools and libraries in the coming weeks to discuss 'Róisín's Journey.'

KILDARE EVENT: Book launch tomorrow in Newbridge

The event will be facilitated by Kildare County Council's Arts Service and Kildare Decade of Commemorations.

Author to host book launch in Newbridge, County Kildare, venue with guest speake...

Week-long celebration of Irish authors and books takes place this October

Pic Supplied: Nina Carberry celebrating with her two children at the Johnny Magory Explorer Land.

LATEST: Sports star and DWTS winner announced as brand ambassador for popular Ki...

Kildare author Emma-Jane Leeson releases latest book in her children's series

Kildare author releases latest book in her children's series

School libraries in Ireland to receive €20million for 'highest quality' books

School libraries in Ireland to receive €20million for 'highest quality' books

Bag of books to be provided to all 4 and 5 year olds starting school in 2022

Bag of books to be provided to all 4 and 5 year olds starting school in 2022

Trócaire CEO Caoimhe de Barra, with Marty Morrissey and his former 'Dancing With the Stars' partner Ksenia Zsikhotska, from the Ivano Frankivsk area of Ukraine, at the launch of Marty's new book

Proceeds from Marty Morrissey book launch going to Ukraine

Ireland's largest independent bookstore to re-open under new ownership

Pic Supplied: Wilful Murder. Lt. John Hubert Wogan-Browne, Kildare, 10 February 1922 by Mark D McLoughlin

Historical murder investigation book to be published as part of Kildare Decade o...

Irish novelist makes shortlist for £10,000 UK writing prize

5 festive books to read to get into the Christmas spirit

5 festive books to read to get into the Christmas spirit

REVEALED: Nominations for the An Post Book Awards announced

REVEALED: Shortlist for the An Post Book Awards announced

Children are being encouraged to write a short story based off the phrase: ‘I can see you’re going to have the most amazing adventure...'

‘I can see you’re going to have the most amazing adventure...' - Creative writi...

Selection of books by Kildare authors available at local bookstores, photo taken at Barker & Jones, Naas

Give the gift of reading or a book for Christmas

Linda Allen and her late son, Darragh

Bressie launches Kildare mum's account of her son's death by suicide

Naas writer James Durney turns to crime for new book on New York cop

Sallins author Maria Murphy's second novel to be launched next week

Jackie Lavin launches Naas author's new novel set in post-recession Ireland

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