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New Island Books @newislandbooks.bsky.social · 5d

It's official — THE DUBLIN PUB is out now!

Donal Fallon returns with an immersive social and cultural history of that most venerable institution: the Dublin pub. Sláinte!

#thedublinpub #irishpubs #DonalFallon
#ThreeCastlesBurning

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Jane Clarke @janeclarke.bsky.social · 8d

Do join us to celebrate Irish Book Week at 7pm on 23 October, Bridge Street Books Wicklow town. I'll read from The Hare's Corner @newislandbooks.bsky.social & @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social. Keith Payne will read from his new collection Savage Acres & Viviana Fiorentino will read exciting new work.

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Nuala O'Connor @nualaoconnor.bsky.social · 6d

Look at this little beauty, an exquisite hardback edition of James Joyce's story 'The Dead' from @newislandbooks.bsky.social
And I've written a new intro, which was both pleasure and privilege.

Out Nov. 7th!

❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️

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New Island Books @newislandbooks.bsky.social · 12d

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Manchán Magan. His legacy will be remembered with great admiration and respect, not only for the impact of his work but for the kindness and inspiration he shared with those around him.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

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TheBookshop.ie @thebookshopie.bsky.social · 13d

Author Donal Fallon signing copies of our preorders of The Dublin Pub , A Social and Cultural history, from @newislandbooks.bsky.social all preorders have now shipped ! thebookshop.ie/donal-fallon... #TheDublinPub

The author looking serious signing copies of his book at a table, in the manner of a Stasi signed confession.

Spines copies of the book before shipping on our (messy) packing table in Templemore

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New Island Books @newislandbooks.bsky.social · 14d

Don't miss it! Join us for the launch event of THE DUBLIN PUB: A SOCIAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY by DONAL FALLON with special guest Dermot Bolger on Wednesday, October 8th at 6.30pm in Chapters Bookstore, Parnell St. Register via Eventbrite www.eventbrite.ie/e/donal-fall...

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New Island Books @newislandbooks.bsky.social · 14d

Join us tomorrow night in Eason. O'Connell St at 7.30pm to celebrate the launch of THE BASS PLAYER: SURVIVING THE MIAMI SHOWBAND MASSACRE by Stephen Travers with guest speaker Eddie Rowley.

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TheBookshop.ie @thebookshopie.bsky.social · 20d

Coming from @newislandbooks.bsky.social this November is a handsome gift edition of the classic short story from Joyce's Dubliners - The Dead, with a new introduction written by @nualaoconnor.bsky.social ( author of the bestselling Nora) - Preorder here - thebookshop.ie/james-joyce-...

Cover image of the forthcoming gift edition of Joyce's The Dead, showing a snow covered Georgian doorway, superimposed on a snowy landscape. Introduction by novelist Nuala O'Connor.

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Niamh Garvey @niamhgarvey.bsky.social · 17d

Shared the stage yesterday at Write By The Sea literary festival with some wonderful writers (I name them in ALT text) who contributed to Wired Our Own Way; An Anthology of Autistic Irish Voices @newislandbooks.bsky.social. Thanks to the @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social for sending us!

Photo of stage with 4 women, from left to right: Chandrik Narayanan Mohan, Niamh Garvey, Nuala O'Connor, Jen Poyntz.

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Jane Clarke @janeclarke.bsky.social · 16d

Wonderful launch for The Hare's Corner on Friday evening. It was a celebration of the book but more importantly everyone who is looking after Irish nature.
Thanks @newislandbooks.bsky.social @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social @booksupstairs.bsky.social Jane Carkill Catherine Cleary

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Sonya Gildea @sonyagildea.bsky.social · 16d

Full house @booksupstairs.bsky.social last week for launch of THE HARE'S CORNER @newislandbooks.bsky.social in partnerships w/@burrenbeotrust.bsky.social, with poetry by @janeclarke.bsky.social, prose Catherine Cleary & illustrations Jane Carkill.

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New Island Books @newislandbooks.bsky.social · 26d

The image of legendary barman Paddy O'Brien from Donal Fallon's upcoming book The Dublin Pub adorning Grogan's. 🤟

Pre-order your copy via DubrayBooks.ie 👈

#TheDublinPub #IrishHistory #SocialHistory #CultureNight #DonalFallon

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Jane Clarke @janeclarke.bsky.social · Sep 12

26 September 2025 @ 6.30pm @booksupstairs.bsky.social - Launch of The Hare's Corner @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social @newislandbooks.bsky.social Tickets here...
www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launc...

BOOK LAUNCH: The Hare's Corner

Celebrate the launch of The Hare's Corner: Making Space for Nature by Jane Clarke and Catherine Cleary, illustrated by Jane Carkill

www.eventbrite.com

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TheBookshop.ie @thebookshopie.bsky.social · Sep 10

Coming from @newislandbooks.bsky.social on 10th October is the eagerly awaited The Dublin Pub - A Social and Cultural History - preorder here ! - thebookshop.ie/donal-fallon...

Donal Fallon - The Dublin Pub : A Social and Cultural History - BRAND NEW

[email protected]

thebookshop.ie

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Sinéad Gleeson @sineadgleeson.bsky.social · Sep 13

Ten years ago this week, The Long Gaze Back: An Anthology of Irish Women Writers was published. It took a huge amount of research, but introduced me to many writers, and to the historical omission of Irish women from the literary canon. @newislandbooks.bsky.social
www.newisland.ie/shop/p/the-l...

The Long Gaze Back - An Anthology of Irish Women Writers — New Island Books

Edited by Sinéad Gleeson The Long Gaze Back , edited by Sinéad Gleeson, is an exhilarating anthology of thirty short stories by some of the most gifted women writers this island has ever produced....

www.newisland.ie

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New Island Books @newislandbooks.bsky.social · Sep 15

Join us for the launch of The Hare’s Corner at Books Upstairs on Friday, September 26th at 6.30pm.

This is a free event, however registration is required www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launc...

#BookLaunch #TheHaresCorner #DublinEvents

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New Island Books @newislandbooks.bsky.social · Sep 5

The long-awaited return of Julia Kelly is finally here! STILL is a profoundly moving memoir that transforms grief into something unforgettable - vivid, life-affirming, and unexpectedly joyful. Available everywhere now!

www.newisland.ie/shop/p/still...

#juliakelly #memoir #irishwriters

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jjohnfoyle @jjohnfoyle1.bsky.social · Aug 30

Julia Kelly's Still is totally enthralling - I read the c.150 pages in two sessions. A memoir centred on her mother's death, it depicts the life & foibles of a family in incredible detail. Very much a product of their environment, 20th century Dublin.
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New Island Books @newislandbooks.bsky.social · Sep 1

For fans of tote bags and/or Nuala O'Faolain www.newisland.ie/shop/p/the-n...

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Jackie Lynam @jackielynam.bsky.social · Aug 27

Thrilled my essay 'Take Comfort In Your Friends' has been chosen for inclusion in the Sunday Miscellany anthology! In great company too!
@sundaymiscellany.bsky.social

New Island Books @newislandbooks.bsky.social · Aug 27

RTÉ's Sunday Miscellany returns this October with a new selection of stories and poems from the last three years of this beloved radio programme. www.newisland.ie/shop/p/sunda...

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · Aug 27

I’ve got a wee essay in here. Thanks to all at Sunday Miscellany and New Island for including it

New Island Books @newislandbooks.bsky.social · Aug 27

RTÉ's Sunday Miscellany returns this October with a new selection of stories and poems from the last three years of this beloved radio programme. www.newisland.ie/shop/p/sunda...

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New Island Books @newislandbooks.bsky.social · Aug 27

RTÉ's Sunday Miscellany returns this October with a new selection of stories and poems from the last three years of this beloved radio programme. www.newisland.ie/shop/p/sunda...

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Burrenbeo Trust @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social · Aug 26

Publishing this September . . .

@newislandbooks.bsky.social @janeclarke.bsky.social

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Jane Clarke @janeclarke.bsky.social · Aug 27

Coming very soon - 26 September... poetry, prose, photographs and illustrations celebrating the individuals and groups all over the country who are making space for nature. @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social @newislandbooks.bsky.social

Burrenbeo Trust @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social · Aug 26

Publishing this September . . .

@newislandbooks.bsky.social @janeclarke.bsky.social

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