Every country breeds its own distinctive canon of fiction writing. With its rich language, stimulating history, and evocative ...

Edna O’Brien, one of Ireland’s most celebrated authors, has died at 93. Critics have praised her novels for honest portrayals of women’s passions. Irish writer Edna O'Brien died Saturday at the age of ...

In ancient times, Irish clans had their own seanchaí—a traditional storyteller who knew the country’s history, folklore and legends, and performed at feasts and festivals. Today, Kewadin resident and ...

Irish authors, illustrators, and librarians have joined forces to launch Discover Irish Children's Books, a new campaign in response to the underrepresentation of Irish children's literature on ...

LONDON — Irish writer Paul Lynch won the Booker Prize for fiction on Sunday with what judges called a "soul-shattering" novel about a woman's struggle to protect her family as Ireland collapses into ...

What happens when one couple’s marriage implodes and everyone around them starts questioning their own lives? That’s the juicy setup of Sophie White’s "Such a Good Couple", and in her lively chat on ...

Maeve Binchy, one of Ireland's most beloved writers, has died in Dublin after a short illness at the age of 72, Irish media reported on Tuesday. Binchy was revered for such novels as "Light a Penny ...

An accomplished author who “tells the stories of Ireland and the Irish diaspora” will be the guest speaker at the Society of Irish Women’s annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner March 17. This year’s dinner ...

Irish writer Edna O'Brien died Saturday at the age of 93 after a long illness. O'Brien sparked controversy in Ireland for the way she wrote about women's lives and relationships, as NPR's Isabella ...