Irish language Fiction book of the Year awarded to “Imram agus scéalta eile” by Róise Ní Bhaoill
Congratulations to Róise Ní Bhaoill on her win last night of ‘Irish Language Fiction Book of the Year” sponsored by Foras na Gaeilge. It was a great night celebrations in the Convention Center in Dublin. Congratulations to all the other writers nominated as well. It’s a very prestigous award in Irish language literature and it […]
Launch of ‘Athmáthair’ at Oireachtas na Gaeilge – translation by Máire Nic Mhaoláin of the book ‘Accabadora’
The well known writer Antain mac Lochlainn launched Athmháthair by Michela Murgia at Oireachtas na Samhna on Saturday 4th November Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhríde said a few words before the launch “When a book like this comes to a publisher it’s the breath of life for us in reality, as a company it’s what keeps […]
“Sin Ceann Maith!” book of funny stories by Joe Ó Dónaill launched by Ray Mac Mánais at Oireachtas na Samhna
Ray Mac Mánais launched the new book of jokes by Joe O Dónaill at Oireachtas na Gaeilge on Friday 3rd November and there was a great crowd in attendance. The pair had everyone in stitches without even needing to open the book at all. “I’ve known Joe for 40 years now, and from the start […]
Celebratating Four Books
We missed so many opportunities during the pandemic to celebrate the work of all the writers and artists that we have the good fortune to work with and we wanted to take this opportunity at Oireachtas na Gaeilge to shine a light on some of the work we published during that time. Proinsias Mac a’ […]
Launch of ‘Imram agus Scéalta Eile’ by Róise Ní Bhaoill
Imram agus scéalta eile is the first collection of short stories by Róise Ní Bhaoill and we were delighted to launch it at Oireachtas na Samhna in Killarney last Saturday. The writer Antain Mac Lochlainn and in his talk he shared with us great insights into the themes and style of the book. While he […]
“Tonn Teaspaigh agus Dánta Eile” booklaunch
It was our great pleasure to launch the latest poetry collection by Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh – Tonn Teaspaigh agus Dánta Eile – at Oireachtas na Samhna 2022. Ailbhe enjoyed a double success at the Oireachtas Literary Awards, a few days earlier, winning both the Poetry Ireland Award for Best Poem and Gradam na mBord Oiliúna […]
Shortlist An Post Irish Language Book of the Year
We are delighted that both Bláth na dTulach and Bádh B’fhéidir have been nominated for this year’s An Post Irish Lanauge Book of the Year. These nominations recognise the hard work and generosity of the 28 writers, editors, graphic designers who created these books. We are also so grateful to all the readers who have […]
Micí s’againne on the short list for the Literacy Association of Ireland Book Award
Micí s’againne by Caoimhin Mac a’ Bhaird and Christopher Ammentorp is on the shortlist for the Literacy Ireland Award for children’s book between the ages of 6 and 9. Caoimhín was present at the award on Friday in DCU to accept his nomination. Three books in total were shortlisted and Micí s’againne was the only […]
Tine Ghealáin, a poetry collection by Máire Dinny Wren is launched
The writer Áine Ní Ghlinn launched the poetry collection Tine Ghealáin by Máire Dinny Wren at Oireachtas na Gaeilge at the weekend. There was a great event at the Rathcoole Suite in Citywest on Saturday when Áine Ní Ghlinn launched Gaoth Dobhair writer Máire Dinny Wren‘s latest book. Áine talked about how Máire emerged fully […]
Mór agus Muilc in shops
The books is available to buy here on this site. It’s on the Love Leabhar Gaeilgestand as well that is in shops all around the country: Liber Bookshop Seoladh: 35 O’Connell St, Abbeyquarter North, Sligo Suíomh: liber.ie Fón: (071) 914 2219 An Siopa Gaeilge Seoladh: Gleann Cholm Cille, Contae Dhún na nGall, Éire Suíomh: siopagaeilge.ie […]
Oileán na nDraoithe
A new book for children, by Proinsias Mac a’ Bhaird has been published by Éabhlóid. Oileán na nDraoithe will be available in the shops before long. Oileán na nDraoithe is a bold contemporary retelling of an old mythological tale that Proinsias heard from his grandfather. Design is by Caomhán and the book will be launched […]
“Cáitheadh na dTonn” published
A new edition of Muirghein’s ‘Cáitheadh na dTonn’ has been published by Éabhlóid and is available as hardback or paperback. In the new edition the text has been updated to modern orthography. The book, that includes a novella, two short stories and a drama, was written by Pádraig Ó Gallchobhair from Gaoth Dobhair in 1934. […]
