Do I know any Irish academics who would like a job in New Zealand? An incredible opportunity for the right person.

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A rare photo of a Greggs staff member collecting the steak bake filling (1983)

We’re thrilled to reveal the artist of this year’s Books Are My Bag Limited-Edition Bag is ANGELA HARDING

Exclusive to bookshops across the UK and Ireland from #BookshopDay on Saturday 12 October.

Pre-order from your local bookshop: booksaremybag.com/bookshopsearch

#ChooseBookshops

#behindeverybook is approx 17,365 cups of tea, 1678 inappropriate things googled and 15-18 tears cried every now and then. The Emerald Spy, was my toughest to write, but as a true refugee to Ireland story, I’m glad i did. @councilwriters Irish Writers Centre Poolbeg

Some fantastic imagery of Adele Astaire and a link to my own book based on the story of her and Fred Astaire's early lives and careers. Nice to see all the images in one place: liliums-compendium.co.uk/post/adele-ast…

Morning!

Better names for existing things, number 1…

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“Throughout the years, Cillian has delivered so many outstanding performances in Irish film”

Our sincerest congratulations to self-proclaimed 'proud Irishman' - and Academy Award winner - Cillian Murphy for his extraordinary performance in Oppenheimer. 💚📽️

Dr Christina Morin, the Visiting Research Fellow in Irish Collections at Cambridge University Library, visited the us recently to research Minerva Press gothic romances. There’s an interesting link between these so-called ‘horrid novels’ and Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey….

Well that was wonderful. So much love for Jane Cholmeley and her wonderful A Bookshop of One’s Own

Hollywood rejections be like “we loved your script! unfortunately, your story has a river in it and we’ve already got a water-based project!”

Thinking about attending Historia Live Dublin? Let AnyaBergman convince you! 'It's wonderful to come together in person with other writers and readers. I always learn something new at author events, and it inspires me to read more books.' Register at eventbrite.co.uk/e/dublin-histo…

Special 3 for 2 offer on new books & cards this weekend! February is a quiet month for bookshops so we are doing a special offer with the hope that it will get better. So if you have three book friends or three 'valentines' maybe drop by and enjoy the offer Academy Books - Drogheda

My latest album. Have a listen, soothe your brain 💛
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This is so beautifully shot.

W. B. Yeats died in France on 28 January 1939, 85 years ago. His dad, John Yeats, sketched him when he was born, 159 years ago

Save the date! Our next Historia Live Dublin event 'Beyond Ireland's Shores' will be held on 6 March at Pearse Street Library, with fabulous authors Aoife Fitzpatrick AnyaBergman discussing the impact of location in their powerful historical novels. Registration will open soon! 🎟️

Irish Author in the door Academy Books - Drogheda perfect reads for a crappy weekend

I have been campaigning for a number of years now for FAIRER FARES, and I’m delighted to be able to announce that this year’s fare determination will introduce:
▪️new ‘Dublin City Zone’ extending to approx 23 kms from the City Centre, which will include areas such as Ashbourne…

We found2tiny bits of snow on our patio, randomly beside a sweet potato fry and chip! Kids held the frozen snowballs like magic crystals! Maybe Santa was here, I said pointing at the sweet potato (carrot). Then I rem, I cleaned out a freezer drawer last night in the dark. Oops.