hollowaywriter.bsky.social
@hollowaywriter.bsky.social
The Language of Remembering, my debut novel, out in February 2025. Work in The Stinging Fly, The London Magazine, Irish Times, Irish Examiner. Winner of Bath Short Story Award 2023. Agent Eleanor Birne, RCW
https://bio.site/patrickholloway
https://bio.site/patrickholloway
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The Language of Remembering reviewed in The Irish Times. I am in shock. So thankful to Éilís for such a thoughtful reading of the characters. Very surreal! #novel #fiction #debutnovel @epoquepress.bsky.social @irishtimes.com
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In terms of shortlists, I can never look at one without thinking about the other books, equally good, that might have been there.
That said, get voting. I’m delighted that The Benefactors is here in such lovely company. www.irishbookawards.ie/vote/
That said, get voting. I’m delighted that The Benefactors is here in such lovely company. www.irishbookawards.ie/vote/
October 23, 2025 at 10:51 AM
In terms of shortlists, I can never look at one without thinking about the other books, equally good, that might have been there.
That said, get voting. I’m delighted that The Benefactors is here in such lovely company. www.irishbookawards.ie/vote/
That said, get voting. I’m delighted that The Benefactors is here in such lovely company. www.irishbookawards.ie/vote/
I’m taking a break from socials! It’s been the most amazing 9 months since The Language of Remembering hit the shelves! I’ve enjoyed every second of it and am forever grateful to Sean and everyone at for believing in it! Thanks to everyone who has read the book so far! @epoquepress.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 10:09 AM
I’m taking a break from socials! It’s been the most amazing 9 months since The Language of Remembering hit the shelves! I’ve enjoyed every second of it and am forever grateful to Sean and everyone at for believing in it! Thanks to everyone who has read the book so far! @epoquepress.bsky.social
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What an amazing list from @rte.ie On ten of the best Irish books of 2025!
Delighted to see The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social
included in such great company.
www.rte.ie/culture/2025...
Delighted to see The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social
included in such great company.
www.rte.ie/culture/2025...
October 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
What an amazing list from @rte.ie On ten of the best Irish books of 2025!
Delighted to see The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social
included in such great company.
www.rte.ie/culture/2025...
Delighted to see The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social
included in such great company.
www.rte.ie/culture/2025...
Delighted to see The Language of Remembering in RTE’s top ten novels this year! Honoured to be among these writers! @epoquepress.bsky.social
www.rte.ie/culture/2025...
www.rte.ie/culture/2025...
October 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Delighted to see The Language of Remembering in RTE’s top ten novels this year! Honoured to be among these writers! @epoquepress.bsky.social
www.rte.ie/culture/2025...
www.rte.ie/culture/2025...
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Nice write-up of the Leonard and Hungry Paul TV show which is on iPlayer now-ish (I don't have access to the iPlayer so not sure) and which is on BBC Northern Ireland tonight at 9pm; BBC 2 on Monday.
Hope you enjoy it.
Hope you enjoy it.
@ronanhession.bsky.social
@ofmooseandmen.bsky.social
Marvellous 😆
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
@ofmooseandmen.bsky.social
Marvellous 😆
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Leonard and Hungry Paul review – this Julia Roberts-narrated comedy is the perfect antidote to modern life
Alex Lawther and Jamie-Lee O’Donnell star in this adaptation of Rónán Hession’s understated 2019 novel. Its quiet celebration of the gentle life is the opposite of today’s frantic TV – even if it does...
www.theguardian.com
October 17, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Nice write-up of the Leonard and Hungry Paul TV show which is on iPlayer now-ish (I don't have access to the iPlayer so not sure) and which is on BBC Northern Ireland tonight at 9pm; BBC 2 on Monday.
Hope you enjoy it.
Hope you enjoy it.
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We’re delighted to announce the long list for our Short Story competition. Thanks to everyone who entered, the standard was extremely high. The shortlist and results from our judge Roisín O’Donnell will be available in October @irishpen.bsky.social @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social @writing.ie
September 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We’re delighted to announce the long list for our Short Story competition. Thanks to everyone who entered, the standard was extremely high. The shortlist and results from our judge Roisín O’Donnell will be available in October @irishpen.bsky.social @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social @writing.ie
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‘Irish writing at its finest’
‘an utterly readable book of real depth’
‘a wonderfully talented writer’
The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social available from your local bookshop, ePub and from us: www.epoquepress.com/online-store...
#epoquepresstitles #epoquepressauthors
‘an utterly readable book of real depth’
‘a wonderfully talented writer’
The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social available from your local bookshop, ePub and from us: www.epoquepress.com/online-store...
#epoquepresstitles #epoquepressauthors
September 3, 2025 at 7:55 AM
‘Irish writing at its finest’
‘an utterly readable book of real depth’
‘a wonderfully talented writer’
The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social available from your local bookshop, ePub and from us: www.epoquepress.com/online-store...
#epoquepresstitles #epoquepressauthors
‘an utterly readable book of real depth’
‘a wonderfully talented writer’
The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social available from your local bookshop, ePub and from us: www.epoquepress.com/online-store...
#epoquepresstitles #epoquepressauthors
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We’re delighted to announce the long list for our poetry competition. Thanks to everyone who entered, the standard was extremely high. The shortlist and results from our judge Mícheál McCann will be available in late September
September 2, 2025 at 12:44 PM
We’re delighted to announce the long list for our poetry competition. Thanks to everyone who entered, the standard was extremely high. The shortlist and results from our judge Mícheál McCann will be available in late September
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A fantastic review of The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social from EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum.
Patrick will be doing on event there on 25th September to speak about his novel.
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Patrick will be doing on event there on 25th September to speak about his novel.
epicchq.com/story/book-r...
August 24, 2025 at 7:50 AM
A fantastic review of The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social from EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum.
Patrick will be doing on event there on 25th September to speak about his novel.
epicchq.com/story/book-r...
Patrick will be doing on event there on 25th September to speak about his novel.
epicchq.com/story/book-r...
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Thank you @maireadhearne.bsky.social for such a great review of The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social 🙌
#BookReview
The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social
Stunning prose - a novel that has connected with so many.
Dignified, emotive & insightful. A heartbreakingly beautiful debut.
www.swirlandthread.com/the-language...
@epoquepress.bsky.social
#booksky 💙📚
#bookrecommendation
The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social
Stunning prose - a novel that has connected with so many.
Dignified, emotive & insightful. A heartbreakingly beautiful debut.
www.swirlandthread.com/the-language...
@epoquepress.bsky.social
#booksky 💙📚
#bookrecommendation
August 8, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Thank you @maireadhearne.bsky.social for such a great review of The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social 🙌
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We are honoured that @hollowaywriter.bsky.social has been selected to be one of the Ambassadors for Irish Book Week 2025.
There will be lots of great events happening throughout Ireland at your local bookshops between 18th & 25th Oct.
#irishbookweek
There will be lots of great events happening throughout Ireland at your local bookshops between 18th & 25th Oct.
#irishbookweek
August 7, 2025 at 6:38 AM
We are honoured that @hollowaywriter.bsky.social has been selected to be one of the Ambassadors for Irish Book Week 2025.
There will be lots of great events happening throughout Ireland at your local bookshops between 18th & 25th Oct.
#irishbookweek
There will be lots of great events happening throughout Ireland at your local bookshops between 18th & 25th Oct.
#irishbookweek
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#BookReview
The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social
Stunning prose - a novel that has connected with so many.
Dignified, emotive & insightful. A heartbreakingly beautiful debut.
www.swirlandthread.com/the-language...
@epoquepress.bsky.social
#booksky 💙📚
#bookrecommendation
The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social
Stunning prose - a novel that has connected with so many.
Dignified, emotive & insightful. A heartbreakingly beautiful debut.
www.swirlandthread.com/the-language...
@epoquepress.bsky.social
#booksky 💙📚
#bookrecommendation
August 7, 2025 at 8:10 AM
#BookReview
The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social
Stunning prose - a novel that has connected with so many.
Dignified, emotive & insightful. A heartbreakingly beautiful debut.
www.swirlandthread.com/the-language...
@epoquepress.bsky.social
#booksky 💙📚
#bookrecommendation
The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social
Stunning prose - a novel that has connected with so many.
Dignified, emotive & insightful. A heartbreakingly beautiful debut.
www.swirlandthread.com/the-language...
@epoquepress.bsky.social
#booksky 💙📚
#bookrecommendation
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Went shopping in Book Centre Waterford today.
Two books from my wishlist. Poetry by @frankfarrelly.bsky.social , prose by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social
Two high quality writers.
Two books from my wishlist. Poetry by @frankfarrelly.bsky.social , prose by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social
Two high quality writers.
July 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Went shopping in Book Centre Waterford today.
Two books from my wishlist. Poetry by @frankfarrelly.bsky.social , prose by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social
Two high quality writers.
Two books from my wishlist. Poetry by @frankfarrelly.bsky.social , prose by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social
Two high quality writers.
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I started reading The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social last night & found myself completely immersed in the lives of these beautifully depicted characters.
An emotional debut about family, love & the value of memory
Pub. w/ @epoquepress.bsky.social
#amreading 📖
#booksky 💙📚
An emotional debut about family, love & the value of memory
Pub. w/ @epoquepress.bsky.social
#amreading 📖
#booksky 💙📚
July 24, 2025 at 9:21 AM
I started reading The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social last night & found myself completely immersed in the lives of these beautifully depicted characters.
An emotional debut about family, love & the value of memory
Pub. w/ @epoquepress.bsky.social
#amreading 📖
#booksky 💙📚
An emotional debut about family, love & the value of memory
Pub. w/ @epoquepress.bsky.social
#amreading 📖
#booksky 💙📚
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Delighted the Manchester Irish Book Club will be discussing @hollowaywriter.bsky.social 'The Language of Remembering' on Monday 4th August at Bia Cafe Bar in Levenshulme from 6:30pm.
Looking forward to hearing what everyone thinks of the read.
#epoquepresstitles #bookclubs
Looking forward to hearing what everyone thinks of the read.
#epoquepresstitles #bookclubs
July 28, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Delighted the Manchester Irish Book Club will be discussing @hollowaywriter.bsky.social 'The Language of Remembering' on Monday 4th August at Bia Cafe Bar in Levenshulme from 6:30pm.
Looking forward to hearing what everyone thinks of the read.
#epoquepresstitles #bookclubs
Looking forward to hearing what everyone thinks of the read.
#epoquepresstitles #bookclubs
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So many wonderful writers on the programme including Wendy Erskine, Donal Ryan
@mariankeyes.bsky.social @kitdewaal.com Paula Meehan, Christine Dwyer Hickey, Victoria Kennefick, Colum McCann, Claire Keegan, Joseph O'Connor
@griffski.bsky.social @hollowaywriter.bsky.social
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@mariankeyes.bsky.social @kitdewaal.com Paula Meehan, Christine Dwyer Hickey, Victoria Kennefick, Colum McCann, Claire Keegan, Joseph O'Connor
@griffski.bsky.social @hollowaywriter.bsky.social
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Write By The Sea Literary Festival
Boutique Literary Festival in Kilmore Quay, Wexford, Ireland
writebythesea.ie
July 29, 2025 at 9:12 AM
So many wonderful writers on the programme including Wendy Erskine, Donal Ryan
@mariankeyes.bsky.social @kitdewaal.com Paula Meehan, Christine Dwyer Hickey, Victoria Kennefick, Colum McCann, Claire Keegan, Joseph O'Connor
@griffski.bsky.social @hollowaywriter.bsky.social
writebythesea.ie
@mariankeyes.bsky.social @kitdewaal.com Paula Meehan, Christine Dwyer Hickey, Victoria Kennefick, Colum McCann, Claire Keegan, Joseph O'Connor
@griffski.bsky.social @hollowaywriter.bsky.social
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I’ve had the best time @wcorklitfest.bsky.social Always a highlight of the year. Such brilliant events, such wonderful people! #literaryfestival #novel #thelanguageofremembering
July 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I’ve had the best time @wcorklitfest.bsky.social Always a highlight of the year. Such brilliant events, such wonderful people! #literaryfestival #novel #thelanguageofremembering
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The annual launch of Cork County Council's From the Well short story anthology will take place on Friday 18 July in #BantryLibrary. Free event, all welcome
@hollowaywriter.bsky.social
www.corkindependent.com/2025/07/10/t...
@hollowaywriter.bsky.social
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There is a bucket full of talent from the well | Cork Independent
A short story anthology published annually in Cork has reached a major milestone.
www.corkindependent.com
July 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The annual launch of Cork County Council's From the Well short story anthology will take place on Friday 18 July in #BantryLibrary. Free event, all welcome
@hollowaywriter.bsky.social
www.corkindependent.com/2025/07/10/t...
@hollowaywriter.bsky.social
www.corkindependent.com/2025/07/10/t...
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Great to see The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social included in the @irishtimes.com best books for summer 2025.
#epoquepresstitles #epoquepressauthors #book #books #bookrecommendations
#epoquepresstitles #epoquepressauthors #book #books #bookrecommendations
July 5, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Great to see The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social included in the @irishtimes.com best books for summer 2025.
#epoquepresstitles #epoquepressauthors #book #books #bookrecommendations
#epoquepresstitles #epoquepressauthors #book #books #bookrecommendations
Love @lonesomereader.bsky.social reviews and channel, so to be on his list of predictions is very lovely altogether!
A great set of predictions for the Booker Prize 2025 longlist from @lonesomereader.bsky.social
Awesome to see The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social included.
Take a watch on Eric’s YouTube channel m.youtube.com/watch?v=l2QV...
Awesome to see The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social included.
Take a watch on Eric’s YouTube channel m.youtube.com/watch?v=l2QV...
June 28, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Love @lonesomereader.bsky.social reviews and channel, so to be on his list of predictions is very lovely altogether!
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Great to see The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social featured in this summer reads pick by @karenebender.bsky.social
readherlikeanopenbook.com/2025/06/26/f...
#epoquepresstitles #epoquepressauthors #books #reading #summerreading #summerreads
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#epoquepresstitles #epoquepressauthors #books #reading #summerreading #summerreads
June 27, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Great to see The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social featured in this summer reads pick by @karenebender.bsky.social
readherlikeanopenbook.com/2025/06/26/f...
#epoquepresstitles #epoquepressauthors #books #reading #summerreading #summerreads
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#epoquepresstitles #epoquepressauthors #books #reading #summerreading #summerreads
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The #belfastbookfestival 2025 starts today at the Crescent Arts Centre.
There is a great programme of events, including @hollowaywriter.bsky.social discussing his debut novel, The Language of Remembering.
The marvellous No Alibis bookshop will also be there offering a great selection of titles.
There is a great programme of events, including @hollowaywriter.bsky.social discussing his debut novel, The Language of Remembering.
The marvellous No Alibis bookshop will also be there offering a great selection of titles.
June 5, 2025 at 7:02 AM
The #belfastbookfestival 2025 starts today at the Crescent Arts Centre.
There is a great programme of events, including @hollowaywriter.bsky.social discussing his debut novel, The Language of Remembering.
The marvellous No Alibis bookshop will also be there offering a great selection of titles.
There is a great programme of events, including @hollowaywriter.bsky.social discussing his debut novel, The Language of Remembering.
The marvellous No Alibis bookshop will also be there offering a great selection of titles.
Such a great time at Listowel Writers’ Week! Lovely event with @cauverymadhavan.bsky.social and was so great to catch up with writer friends! @epoquepress.bsky.social
May 30, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Such a great time at Listowel Writers’ Week! Lovely event with @cauverymadhavan.bsky.social and was so great to catch up with writer friends! @epoquepress.bsky.social
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The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social
‘This is modern Irish Writing at its finest’
‘a powerful, original family story’
‘an utterly readable book of real depth’
Available from your local bookshop, as ePub or direct from us: www.epoquepress.com/online-store...
#books
‘This is modern Irish Writing at its finest’
‘a powerful, original family story’
‘an utterly readable book of real depth’
Available from your local bookshop, as ePub or direct from us: www.epoquepress.com/online-store...
#books
May 24, 2025 at 7:28 AM
The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social
‘This is modern Irish Writing at its finest’
‘a powerful, original family story’
‘an utterly readable book of real depth’
Available from your local bookshop, as ePub or direct from us: www.epoquepress.com/online-store...
#books
‘This is modern Irish Writing at its finest’
‘a powerful, original family story’
‘an utterly readable book of real depth’
Available from your local bookshop, as ePub or direct from us: www.epoquepress.com/online-store...
#books
Really looking forward to chatting with Gethan Dick at @ilfdublin.bsky.social interviewed by the brilliant Enda Wyley. Always love this festival — such a joy to be part of it and catch other great events too! #ilfd25 #literature #fiction
May 16, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Really looking forward to chatting with Gethan Dick at @ilfdublin.bsky.social interviewed by the brilliant Enda Wyley. Always love this festival — such a joy to be part of it and catch other great events too! #ilfd25 #literature #fiction