Contemporary Irish Writing
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ContemporaryIrishWriting.ie features books written in both English and Irish, ranging from fiction and poetry to memoir, young adult fiction and children’s literature.

Each of the 100 entries offers the opportunity to enjoy interviews and conversations with the author, to read reviews and responses to the literary works, and to explore other online resources relating to this dynamic field of contemporary writing. tell me more

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Why the Moon Travels

Oein DeBhairduin

2020 • Short Stories, English Language

The China Factory

Mary Costello

2012 • Short Stories, English Language

The Empty Family

Colm Tóibín

2010 • Short Stories, English Language

Mother America and Other Stories

Nuala Ní Chonchúir

2012 • Short Stories, English Language

The Shelter of Neighbours

Éilís Ní Dhuibhne

2012 • Short Stories, English Language

Young Skins

Colin Barrett

2013 • Short Stories, English Language

Pond

Claire-Louise Bennett

2015 • Short Stories, English Language

Dílis

Réaltán Ní Leannáin

2015 • Short Stories, Irish Language

Dinosaurs on Other Planets

Danielle McLaughlin

2015 • Short Stories, English Language

This Hostel Life

Melatu Uche Okorie

2018 • Short Stories, English Language