Jackie Lynam
@jackielynam.bsky.social
Dublin writer and librarian.
Traces: Poems and Essays published 2023. Longlisted for Carousel Aware Prize for Indie Authors 2024. Arts Council Agility Award recipient 2024.
https://linktr.ee/JackieLynam
Traces: Poems and Essays published 2023. Longlisted for Carousel Aware Prize for Indie Authors 2024. Arts Council Agility Award recipient 2024.
https://linktr.ee/JackieLynam
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Jackie Lynam
@jackielynam.bsky.social
· Apr 19
Traces - Poems and Essays
Buy Traces - Poems and Essays by Lynam, Jackie from Alan Hannas Bookshop, Ireland. ISBN 9781916620049
www.alanhannas.com
Traces: Poems and Essays is available to buy from several Dublin indie bookshops or to borrow from any public library in Ireland ❤️📚
www.alanhannas.com/Traces-Poems...
www.alanhannas.com/Traces-Poems...
Gone but not forgotten in Cabra Library 😀 Thanks to my pal Mark for making me smile today when I called in to collect my book reserves‼️📚
November 21, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Gone but not forgotten in Cabra Library 😀 Thanks to my pal Mark for making me smile today when I called in to collect my book reserves‼️📚
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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann is pleased to announce the appointment of Claire Power as the new Director of the organisation.
Read more on our website at www.poetryireland.ie/news/poetry-....
Read more on our website at www.poetryireland.ie/news/poetry-....
November 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann is pleased to announce the appointment of Claire Power as the new Director of the organisation.
Read more on our website at www.poetryireland.ie/news/poetry-....
Read more on our website at www.poetryireland.ie/news/poetry-....
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Another fabulous list of nominees for the @dublinlitaward.bsky.social. Delighted to see Irish literature well represented by Garrett Carr @garrettcarr.bsky.social, Theo Dorgan, Christine Dwyer Hickey, Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin @niamhsquared.bsky.social and Sally Rooney
Five Irish authors among nominees for 2026 Dublin Literary Award www.rte.ie/culture/2025... via @rte
Five Irish authors among nominees for 2026 Dublin Literary Award
Dublin City Council has announced the 69 titles nominated for the 2026 Dublin Literary Award, one of the world's most prestigious prizes for a single work of fiction.
www.rte.ie
November 21, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Another fabulous list of nominees for the @dublinlitaward.bsky.social. Delighted to see Irish literature well represented by Garrett Carr @garrettcarr.bsky.social, Theo Dorgan, Christine Dwyer Hickey, Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin @niamhsquared.bsky.social and Sally Rooney
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A wonderful opportunity to work with the fabulous team @literatureireland.bsky.social. Deadline 5 December www.literatureireland.com/latest/we-are-hiring/
Literature Ireland | We are hiring
Projects & Publications CoordinatorJoin the Literature Ireland team and help bring Irish literature to readers around the world! Literature Ireland wishes to appoint a full-time Projects and Publicati...
www.literatureireland.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
A wonderful opportunity to work with the fabulous team @literatureireland.bsky.social. Deadline 5 December www.literatureireland.com/latest/we-are-hiring/
Dé hAoine 😍
I hope the sun is shining wherever you are #KeepSmiling
I hope the sun is shining wherever you are #KeepSmiling
November 21, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Dé hAoine 😍
I hope the sun is shining wherever you are #KeepSmiling
I hope the sun is shining wherever you are #KeepSmiling
Three fine books. I highly recommend them for yourself or your loved ones! 📚
If you're thinking of books for Christmas, you might wish to consider ordering one of these. No pressure. Jus' sayin'. #Christmas #Books #BlackFriday #ShopLocal #BuyIrish
November 20, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Three fine books. I highly recommend them for yourself or your loved ones! 📚
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Beautiful work in Holding Space by Sara Baume and Mollie Douthit - on at Molesworth Gallery until November 30th. molesworthgallery.com/exhibitions/...
November 20, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Beautiful work in Holding Space by Sara Baume and Mollie Douthit - on at Molesworth Gallery until November 30th. molesworthgallery.com/exhibitions/...
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Some lovely news. Somewhere Bobby and Robert are celebrating!
Congratulations to everyone shortlisted and thank you to the judges and Nero and to @canongate.co.uk and my agent Clare Conville and to every bookseller, librarian and reader for giving my story space.
Congratulations to everyone shortlisted and thank you to the judges and Nero and to @canongate.co.uk and my agent Clare Conville and to every bookseller, librarian and reader for giving my story space.
November 20, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Some lovely news. Somewhere Bobby and Robert are celebrating!
Congratulations to everyone shortlisted and thank you to the judges and Nero and to @canongate.co.uk and my agent Clare Conville and to every bookseller, librarian and reader for giving my story space.
Congratulations to everyone shortlisted and thank you to the judges and Nero and to @canongate.co.uk and my agent Clare Conville and to every bookseller, librarian and reader for giving my story space.
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17 languages - love the breadth of this prize and the spotlight it shines on the incredibly enriching work of translators
November 19, 2025 at 6:10 PM
17 languages - love the breadth of this prize and the spotlight it shines on the incredibly enriching work of translators
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30 translated works in 17 languages ✨
Fantastic to see so many translated voices included in this year's line up!
#DublinLitAward #DLA2026 #xl8 #LiteratureInTranslation
Fantastic to see so many translated voices included in this year's line up!
#DublinLitAward #DLA2026 #xl8 #LiteratureInTranslation
It’s here! The 2026 Dublin Literary Award Nominated Titles are out! ✨📚
69 novels nominated by 80 libraries from 36 countries, including 5 Irish authors & 30 translated works in 17 languages.
Explore the full list here: dublinliteraryaward.ie/features/new...
#DublinLitAward #DLA2026
69 novels nominated by 80 libraries from 36 countries, including 5 Irish authors & 30 translated works in 17 languages.
Explore the full list here: dublinliteraryaward.ie/features/new...
#DublinLitAward #DLA2026
November 19, 2025 at 6:49 PM
30 translated works in 17 languages ✨
Fantastic to see so many translated voices included in this year's line up!
#DublinLitAward #DLA2026 #xl8 #LiteratureInTranslation
Fantastic to see so many translated voices included in this year's line up!
#DublinLitAward #DLA2026 #xl8 #LiteratureInTranslation
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Thirty five new courses @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social in early #2026 to mark 35 years in operation...including #WritingAShortStory with me and 'Autoportraits: Making Stories from Art with Susan Tomaselli', info below:
irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/writ...
irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/auto...
irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/writ...
irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/auto...
Autoportraits: Making Stories from Art with Susan Tomaselli - Irish Writers Centre
This 6-week course will explore the characteristics of autofiction, ekphrasis (written description of a visual work), and creative non-fiction with Susan Tomaselli. Starts Tuesday 3 February 2026, 6.3...
irishwriterscentre.ie
November 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Thirty five new courses @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social in early #2026 to mark 35 years in operation...including #WritingAShortStory with me and 'Autoportraits: Making Stories from Art with Susan Tomaselli', info below:
irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/writ...
irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/auto...
irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/writ...
irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/auto...
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I'm so so thrilled that the cover for Shorelines was revealed earlier today, isn't she a beaut? 🧜🏻♀️
Shorelines is YA verse novel retelling of The Little Mermaid told through the lens of a fat protagonist. Out February 2026!
Shorelines is YA verse novel retelling of The Little Mermaid told through the lens of a fat protagonist. Out February 2026!
November 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
I'm so so thrilled that the cover for Shorelines was revealed earlier today, isn't she a beaut? 🧜🏻♀️
Shorelines is YA verse novel retelling of The Little Mermaid told through the lens of a fat protagonist. Out February 2026!
Shorelines is YA verse novel retelling of The Little Mermaid told through the lens of a fat protagonist. Out February 2026!
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Very happy to see that my local library service nominated one of my top reads for the #DublinLitAward.
I loved The Wager and the Bear by @johnironmonger.bsky.social / @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social so much and have recommended lots!
So many other books to explore on the longlist too.
📚💙 #BookSky
I loved The Wager and the Bear by @johnironmonger.bsky.social / @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social so much and have recommended lots!
So many other books to explore on the longlist too.
📚💙 #BookSky
It’s here! The 2026 Dublin Literary Award Nominated Titles are out! ✨📚
69 novels nominated by 80 libraries from 36 countries, including 5 Irish authors & 30 translated works in 17 languages.
Explore the full list here: dublinliteraryaward.ie/features/new...
#DublinLitAward #DLA2026
69 novels nominated by 80 libraries from 36 countries, including 5 Irish authors & 30 translated works in 17 languages.
Explore the full list here: dublinliteraryaward.ie/features/new...
#DublinLitAward #DLA2026
November 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Very happy to see that my local library service nominated one of my top reads for the #DublinLitAward.
I loved The Wager and the Bear by @johnironmonger.bsky.social / @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social so much and have recommended lots!
So many other books to explore on the longlist too.
📚💙 #BookSky
I loved The Wager and the Bear by @johnironmonger.bsky.social / @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social so much and have recommended lots!
So many other books to explore on the longlist too.
📚💙 #BookSky
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Thrilled to be on this list for The Weather Diviner.
November 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Thrilled to be on this list for The Weather Diviner.
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The Dublin Literary Award is the most valuable prize in the world for a single work of fiction, worth €100,000 to the winner.
booksirelandmagazine.com/nominations-...
booksirelandmagazine.com/nominations-...
Nominations for the 2026 Dublin Literary Award Revealed - Books Ireland
69 titles have been nominated by 80 libraries from 36 countries for the 2026 Dublin Literary Award.
booksirelandmagazine.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The Dublin Literary Award is the most valuable prize in the world for a single work of fiction, worth €100,000 to the winner.
booksirelandmagazine.com/nominations-...
booksirelandmagazine.com/nominations-...
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Beyond excited to be a judge for the 2026 Dublin Literary Award! 📚
It’s here! The 2026 Dublin Literary Award Nominated Titles are out! ✨📚
69 novels nominated by 80 libraries from 36 countries, including 5 Irish authors & 30 translated works in 17 languages.
Explore the full list here: dublinliteraryaward.ie/features/new...
#DublinLitAward #DLA2026
69 novels nominated by 80 libraries from 36 countries, including 5 Irish authors & 30 translated works in 17 languages.
Explore the full list here: dublinliteraryaward.ie/features/new...
#DublinLitAward #DLA2026
November 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Beyond excited to be a judge for the 2026 Dublin Literary Award! 📚
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www.gladstoneslibrary.org/event/the-si...
Want to do a six month writing course with me? Or looking for a great Christmas present for the writer in your life?
Sign up quickly as there are only 15 places.
I would love to see you there!
Want to do a six month writing course with me? Or looking for a great Christmas present for the writer in your life?
Sign up quickly as there are only 15 places.
I would love to see you there!
The Six-Month Writing Course with Kit de Waal - Gladstone's Library
Join Kit de Waal for a six-month journey into the art and discipline of storytelling, with two visits to the UK’s finest residential library.
www.gladstoneslibrary.org
November 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
www.gladstoneslibrary.org/event/the-si...
Want to do a six month writing course with me? Or looking for a great Christmas present for the writer in your life?
Sign up quickly as there are only 15 places.
I would love to see you there!
Want to do a six month writing course with me? Or looking for a great Christmas present for the writer in your life?
Sign up quickly as there are only 15 places.
I would love to see you there!
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Doesn’t this look grand.
Orca and Bird by Anna Chilvers
Publishing and launching at Hebden Bridge Library on Wednesday 26th November at 7 pm.
Orca and Bird by Anna Chilvers
Publishing and launching at Hebden Bridge Library on Wednesday 26th November at 7 pm.
November 19, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Doesn’t this look grand.
Orca and Bird by Anna Chilvers
Publishing and launching at Hebden Bridge Library on Wednesday 26th November at 7 pm.
Orca and Bird by Anna Chilvers
Publishing and launching at Hebden Bridge Library on Wednesday 26th November at 7 pm.
Reposted by Jackie Lynam
Check out the 2026 Dublin Literary Award Nominated Titles!
It’s here! The 2026 Dublin Literary Award Nominated Titles are out! ✨📚
69 novels nominated by 80 libraries from 36 countries, including 5 Irish authors & 30 translated works in 17 languages.
Explore the full list here: dublinliteraryaward.ie/features/new...
#DublinLitAward #DLA2026
69 novels nominated by 80 libraries from 36 countries, including 5 Irish authors & 30 translated works in 17 languages.
Explore the full list here: dublinliteraryaward.ie/features/new...
#DublinLitAward #DLA2026
November 19, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Check out the 2026 Dublin Literary Award Nominated Titles!
Great idea to publish the list of nominated titles then the judges create a longlist.
'In a new development for the Award this year, the judges will select a longlist of up to 20 titles, which will be announced on 17 February 2026 while the shortlist of 6 titles will be revealed on 7 April 2026.'
'In a new development for the Award this year, the judges will select a longlist of up to 20 titles, which will be announced on 17 February 2026 while the shortlist of 6 titles will be revealed on 7 April 2026.'
It’s here! The 2026 Dublin Literary Award Nominated Titles are out! ✨📚
69 novels nominated by 80 libraries from 36 countries, including 5 Irish authors & 30 translated works in 17 languages.
Explore the full list here: dublinliteraryaward.ie/features/new...
#DublinLitAward #DLA2026
69 novels nominated by 80 libraries from 36 countries, including 5 Irish authors & 30 translated works in 17 languages.
Explore the full list here: dublinliteraryaward.ie/features/new...
#DublinLitAward #DLA2026
November 19, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Great idea to publish the list of nominated titles then the judges create a longlist.
'In a new development for the Award this year, the judges will select a longlist of up to 20 titles, which will be announced on 17 February 2026 while the shortlist of 6 titles will be revealed on 7 April 2026.'
'In a new development for the Award this year, the judges will select a longlist of up to 20 titles, which will be announced on 17 February 2026 while the shortlist of 6 titles will be revealed on 7 April 2026.'
Reposted by Jackie Lynam
It’s here! The 2026 Dublin Literary Award Nominated Titles are out! ✨📚
69 novels nominated by 80 libraries from 36 countries, including 5 Irish authors & 30 translated works in 17 languages.
Explore the full list here: dublinliteraryaward.ie/features/new...
#DublinLitAward #DLA2026
69 novels nominated by 80 libraries from 36 countries, including 5 Irish authors & 30 translated works in 17 languages.
Explore the full list here: dublinliteraryaward.ie/features/new...
#DublinLitAward #DLA2026
November 19, 2025 at 12:04 PM
It’s here! The 2026 Dublin Literary Award Nominated Titles are out! ✨📚
69 novels nominated by 80 libraries from 36 countries, including 5 Irish authors & 30 translated works in 17 languages.
Explore the full list here: dublinliteraryaward.ie/features/new...
#DublinLitAward #DLA2026
69 novels nominated by 80 libraries from 36 countries, including 5 Irish authors & 30 translated works in 17 languages.
Explore the full list here: dublinliteraryaward.ie/features/new...
#DublinLitAward #DLA2026
The new and updated edition of The Irish Writers Handbook has just been published! Full of great advice on the craft of writing, editing, publishing and lots more. Thanks to @ruthmckee.bsky.social @booksireland.bsky.social for including my essay 'Libraries and Pursuing a Creative Life'
November 19, 2025 at 11:51 AM
The new and updated edition of The Irish Writers Handbook has just been published! Full of great advice on the craft of writing, editing, publishing and lots more. Thanks to @ruthmckee.bsky.social @booksireland.bsky.social for including my essay 'Libraries and Pursuing a Creative Life'
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The audiobook of 'Unsettled', Rosaleen McDonagh's incisive and groundbreaking essay collection, is now available to purchase on our website.
Narrated by Kathleen Murphy, the book explores racism, ableism, abuse, resistance and the bonds of community that tie us together
Narrated by Kathleen Murphy, the book explores racism, ableism, abuse, resistance and the bonds of community that tie us together
November 19, 2025 at 9:51 AM
The audiobook of 'Unsettled', Rosaleen McDonagh's incisive and groundbreaking essay collection, is now available to purchase on our website.
Narrated by Kathleen Murphy, the book explores racism, ableism, abuse, resistance and the bonds of community that tie us together
Narrated by Kathleen Murphy, the book explores racism, ableism, abuse, resistance and the bonds of community that tie us together
When do other poets give up on submitting to the same place? There's one Irish journal I've submitted to 7 times with no success. Time to accept my poems are not for them? 🤔 They gave encouraging feedback on one of my poems in the early days so I always thought one day I'd get that acceptance email!
Back submitting to journals again...it's a strange business this writing life...expecting rejection while tentatively hoping for a perfect match. Tinder for poets.
November 18, 2025 at 9:23 PM
When do other poets give up on submitting to the same place? There's one Irish journal I've submitted to 7 times with no success. Time to accept my poems are not for them? 🤔 They gave encouraging feedback on one of my poems in the early days so I always thought one day I'd get that acceptance email!
Back submitting to journals again...it's a strange business this writing life...expecting rejection while tentatively hoping for a perfect match. Tinder for poets.
November 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Back submitting to journals again...it's a strange business this writing life...expecting rejection while tentatively hoping for a perfect match. Tinder for poets.