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Martin Doyle @martindoyle.bsky.social · 18h

Colm Tóibín on The Poems of Seamus Heaney: For those familiar with Heaney’s work, the new poems will keep them going well beyond Christmas. But soon, the core of the book will matter more – the 12 volumes Heaney published in his lifetime placed in sequence.

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Colm Tóibín on The Poems of Seamus Heaney: ‘A process of finding echoes and associations’

This book contains Heaney’s unpublished poems plus all those from his single books of poetry published

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Siobhan Campbell @poetrysiobhan.bsky.social · 1d

Delighted to do a session for Freedom to Write 25 - what a great group from all over the island. John Hewitt Society and @irishpen.bsky.social - these writers are ones to watch! Great to see the Shared Island Initiative in action!

The Freedom to Write authors at the final workshop around the table at the Irish Georgian Society's premises, Dublin.

Poet Siobhan Campbell with the Freedom to Write banner, logos of the Shared Island initiative and Arts Council NI

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Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann @irishpen.bsky.social · 2d

Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann is gravely concerned about the detention of writer Naoise Dolan, one of several Irish citizens taking part in the Thousand Madleens flotilla.

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Thousand Madleens flotilla Statement - Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann

8 October 2025 Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann is gravely concerned about the detention of writer Naoise Dolan, one of several Irish citizens taking part in the Thousand Madleens flotilla. The flotilla was ...

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Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann @irishpen.bsky.social · 5d

We are deeply saddened that the broadcaster, writer, and Irish-language champion Manchán Magan has died. We extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

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Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann @irishpen.bsky.social · 5d

Some very good news: Flotilla members have been released from Israeli detention, and are now on their way home.

Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann @irishpen.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you, @peninternational.bsky.social.

Our solidarity with Irish writer and Flotilla member @sarahmaintains.bsky.social Sarah Clancy.

We call for the release from detention of all members of the Global Sumud Flotilla.

PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 5d

We stand with Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann in expressing deep concern for Irish poet Sarah Clancy and others detained from the Global Sumud Flotilla.

We call for their release and safe return home.

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Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann @irishpen.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you, @peninternational.bsky.social.

Our solidarity with Irish writer and Flotilla member @sarahmaintains.bsky.social Sarah Clancy.

We call for the release from detention of all members of the Global Sumud Flotilla.

PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 5d

We stand with Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann in expressing deep concern for Irish poet Sarah Clancy and others detained from the Global Sumud Flotilla.

We call for their release and safe return home.

irishpen.com/2025/10/02/g...

Global Sumud Flotilla Statement - Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann

2 October August 2025 Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann is gravely concerned about the abduction of poet Sarah Clancy, one of several Irish citizens taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla. The flotilla was ...

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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 5d

We stand with Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann in expressing deep concern for Irish poet Sarah Clancy and others detained from the Global Sumud Flotilla.

We call for their release and safe return home.

irishpen.com/2025/10/02/g...

Global Sumud Flotilla Statement - Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann

2 October August 2025 Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann is gravely concerned about the abduction of poet Sarah Clancy, one of several Irish citizens taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla. The flotilla was ...

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Markus Eichhorn @markuseichhorn.bsky.social · 5d

Books Upstairs is a fine store with a particularly excellent poetry section. Why not support them by ordering your books online instead: booksupstairs.ie

The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 5d

‘Really shocking’: Independent Dublin bookstore damaged in arson attack

Books Upstairs manager hopes to partially open the D’Olier Street store later on Monday

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Lia MIlls @liamills.bsky.social · 8d

Great post from @martinadevlinbooks.bsky.social here: www.independent.ie/opinion/comm... @irishpen.bsky.social @englishpen.bsky.social @peninternational.bsky.social

Martina Devlin: Remembering a hero who gave her life to speaking out against the evils of war

It is not open warfare but nor can it be called peace. Vladimir Putin is prosecuting a hybrid war in Europe, amid an escalation of Russian drone infiltration, and fears have heightened about infrastru...

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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 9d

here is the @irishpen.bsky.social statement on the Global Sumud Flotilla

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Global Sumud Flotilla Statement - Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann

2 October August 2025 Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann is gravely concerned about the abduction of poet Sarah Clancy, one of several Irish citizens taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla. The flotilla was ...

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Lia MIlls @liamills.bsky.social · 9d

irishpen.com/2025/10/02/g... @irishpen.bsky.social @englishpen.bsky.social @peninternational.bsky.social @martinadevlinbooks.bsky.social

Global Sumud Flotilla Statement - Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann

2 October August 2025 Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann is gravely concerned about the abduction of poet Sarah Clancy, one of several Irish citizens taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla. The flotilla was ...

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Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann @irishpen.bsky.social · 9d

Please read and reshare our statement on the Global Sumud Flotilla. We at Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann offer solidarity in this time of crisis.

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Global Sumud Flotilla Statement - Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann

2 October August 2025 Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann is gravely concerned about the abduction of poet Sarah Clancy, one of several Irish citizens taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla. The flotilla was ...

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Dr Shauna Gilligan @shaunagilligan.bsky.social · 9d

Tead Irish PEN @irishpen.bsky.social statement re abduction of @sarahmaintains.bsky.social & other Irish citizens taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla illegally intercepted and seized by armed Israeli forces in international waters approx 70 nautical miles from Gaza irishpen.com/2025/10/02/g...

Global Sumud Flotilla Statement - Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann

2 October August 2025 Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann is gravely concerned about the abduction of poet Sarah Clancy, one of several Irish citizens taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla. The flotilla was ...

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Carlo Gianuzzi @carlogianuzzi.bsky.social · 21d

Diario d’Irlanda. An Irish Journal — #S1E9:
▶️ Intervista all’autrice e traduttrice Viviana Fiorentino di
@irishpen.bsky.social.
▶️ #Áras2025: Sinn Féin sosterrà Catherine Connolly nella corsa a Phoenix Park.
Iscriviti al podcast:
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#20settembre #speirgorm

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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 26d

#Türkiye: We’ve joined 14 organisations in condemning the 21-hour social media blackout in Istanbul during protests at CHP HQ, cutting people off from vital info and undermining democracy.

Read our joint statement ⬇️

www.pen-international.org/news/trkiye-...

Türkiye: Stop throttling social media platforms and messaging services — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide

11 September 2025 – Türkiye is increasingly throttling social media platforms and messaging apps to silence online communication at moments of profound political or social importance. PEN Internationa...

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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 25d

#Belarus: While we welcome the release of writers after immense suffering, we utterly condemn their forced exile and call for their rights to be upheld.

Read our joint statement with penbelarus.bsky.social ⬇️

www.pen-international.org/news/belarus...

Belarus: Writers released and forced into exile — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide

‘While we rejoice at the sight of Belarusian writers walking free after experiencing immense suffering, we utterly condemn their forced exile. The PEN community will continue to tirelessly campaign fo...

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Aoife Barry @sweetoblivion.bsky.social · Sep 10

Listened to our arts & culture podcast Get Around To It yet? We’re number one in Arts in Apple podcasts in Ireland! Thanks so much to everyone who has listened in so far - please do spread the word. Listen in here: podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/g... or here open.spotify.com/episode/0Mqg...

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Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann @irishpen.bsky.social · Sep 8

Please read this timely and excellent opinion piece by our @irishpen.bsky.social Board member @cauverymadhavan.bsky.social Cauvery Madhavan.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

When I left India, Ireland welcomed me in. I won’t let bigotry destroy the country we love | Cauvery Madhavan

People from the Indian community, and others, are facing violence that was once unthinkable. We must not give in to the racists, says novelist Cauvery Madhavan

www.theguardian.com

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Lia MIlls @liamills.bsky.social · Sep 8

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When I left India, Ireland welcomed me in. I won’t let bigotry destroy the country we love | Cauvery Madhavan

People from the Indian community, and others, are facing violence that was once unthinkable. We must not give in to the racists, says novelist Cauvery Madhavan

www.theguardian.com

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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · Sep 3

PEN International is delighted to announce the appointment of literary giant and Nobel Prize-winning Polish writer and activist Olga Tokarczuk as Vice President of PEN International.

Read more ⬇️

www.pen-international.org/news/nobel-l...

Nobel Laureate Olga Tokarczuk joins PEN International leadership as Vice President — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide

“We are honoured to welcome Olga Tokarczuk as Vice President of PEN International. Through her powerful voice and works that have captivated readers across the globe, she has shown how storytelling ca...

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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · Sep 3

In his address to the assembly today, Burhan Sonmez also called for peace and an end to the suffering of civilians, reminding our Centres that the mission of PEN is rooted in solidarity across borders.

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Byddi Lee 📚 Author |🎭Playwright |🎬 Screenwriter @byddi.bsky.social · Aug 29

I stand with @irishpen.bsky.social
Ceasefire now.
Stop Israel's genocide in Palestine.
These are war crimes.
There is no doubt, no question about it.
Israel's government is on the wrong side of history.
Statement on Israeli attack on the Nasser Hospital, Gaza. irishpen.com/2025/08/29/s...

Statement on Israeli attack on the Nasser Hospital, Gaza. - Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann

Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann condemns the recent Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza. Among the more than 20 people killed in the strike on 25 August were five journalists: Mohammad...

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Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann @irishpen.bsky.social · Aug 30

Fatma Hassona's docu film about Gaza will be at QFT Belfast on 20, 21, 24, 25 September. Fatma was kiiled along with family members by an Israeli airstrike a day after hearing the film was selected for Cannes.

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Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk showing at Queen's Film Theatre, Belfast.

Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk is a haunting testament to the resilience of daily life under siege in Gaza. Captured through filmmaker Sepideh Farsi's video calls with Palestinian photojournalist...

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Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann @irishpen.bsky.social · Aug 30

Irish writers Naoise Dolan & Sarah Clancy are to join the Global Summit flotilla to break the siege on Gaza. We wish them all a safe and peaceful journey, with a positive outcome for the people of Gaza.

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Irish Writers Join Global Summit Flotilla for Gaza - Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann

Irish writer Naoise Dolan has announced that she will be boarding the Global Sumud Flotilla to break the siege on Gaza. Read more from Dan Sheehan on Lit Hub here. Poet Sarah Clancy has also announce...

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Lia MIlls @liamills.bsky.social · Aug 29

irishpen.com/2025/08/29/i... @irishpen.bsky.social @englishpen.bsky.social @neilhegarty.bsky.social @martinadevlinbooks.bsky.social @vivianafiorentino.bsky.social

Irish Writers Join Global Summit Flotilla for Gaza - Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann

Irish writer Naoise Dolan has announced that she will be boarding the Global Sumud Flotilla to break the siege on Gaza. Read more from Dan Sheehan on Lit Hub here. Poet Sarah Clancy has also announce...

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