Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann
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Hello! We are Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann, an all-island body in Ireland.
We:
promote literature in and about Ireland;
defend worldwide the right of writers to responsible freedom of expression as defined in the PEN Charter;
foster international understanding through the appreciation of literature.
irishpen.bsky.social
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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Some very good news: Flotilla members have been released from Israeli detention, and are now on their way home.
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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.
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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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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.
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markuseichhorn.bsky.social
Books Upstairs is a fine store with a particularly excellent poetry section. Why not support them by ordering your books online instead: booksupstairs.ie
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carlogianuzzi.bsky.social
Diario d’Irlanda. An Irish Journal — #S1E9:
▶️ Intervista all’autrice e traduttrice Viviana Fiorentino di
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▶️ #Áras2025: Sinn Féin sosterrà Catherine Connolly nella corsa a Phoenix Park.
Iscriviti al podcast:
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sweetoblivion.bsky.social
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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peninternational.bsky.social
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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englishpen.bsky.social
There's still time to submit to the PEN Heaney Prize 2025! The Prize, with @irishpen.bsky.social & the Estate of Seamus Heaney, celebrates poetry that engages with the impact of cultural or political events on human conditions or relationships.

Closing 31 Aug ⤵️
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Judges announced for the PEN Heaney Prize 2025 - News & Events - English PEN
Submissions are now open for the PEN Heaney Prize 2025, judged by poets Sasha Dugdale, Seán Hewitt and Zaffar Kunial
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