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Sinister secrets abound in superb debut from author Jen Bray

Political editor, Jen Bray, hits the target with her first crime thriller, The Lies Between Us.

BOOKS 4 March 2026

Sinister secrets abound in superb debut from author Jen Bray

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Spice up your reading life

Spice up your reading life

BOOKS 4 February 2026

The Book Corner: a joyous debut from Irish author Ferdia Lennon

The Book Corner: a joyous debut from Irish author Ferdia Lennon

BOOKS 30 December 2025

The Book Corner: treat yourself to a good read

The Book Corner: treat yourself to a good read

The Book Corner: treat yourself to a good read

BOOKS 3 December 2025

What's cooking in the world of books?

What's cooking in the world of books?

What's cooking in the world of books?

L2 26 November 2025

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Author Alice Taylor on facing life’s storms through the years

Author Alice Taylor on facing life’s storms through the years

In an extract from her new book – Weathering Storms, author Alice Taylor discusses strength.

BOOKS 30 July 2025

Modern classic in the making

Modern classic in the making

A book of contrasts – Conversation with the Sea is outstanding and one that will stay with you.

BOOKS 30 July 2025

Rewriting the recipe for a modern cookbook

Rewriting the recipe for a modern cookbook

Kristin Jensen has worked with a plethora of Irish chefs editing cookbooks for the last two decades. Now she’s making the publishing landscape more inclusive by giving a voice to new authors.

FEATURES 30 July 2025

Sunshine and showers: Evelyn Cusack and Séamus Walsh on Ireland’s weather

Sunshine and showers: Evelyn Cusack and Séamus Walsh on Ireland’s weather

Few topics unite Ireland like the weather. At this year’s Women & Agriculture conference, that familiar subject turned into a lively half-hour of laughter and insight, writes Diarmuid Nugent.

SPEAKERS 30 July 2025

The Book Corner: the man behind the mask

The Book Corner: the man behind the mask

Leo Varadkar's new memoir is an honest case of a former politician speaking his mind, writes Leo Powell.

BOOKS 30 July 2025

The Book Corner: Perdue delivers a pacey thriller

The Book Corner: Perdue delivers a pacey thriller

The Dublin-based mystery is a riveting read, writes Leo Powell.

BOOKS 30 July 2025

Moss’s novel is ripe for reading

Moss’s novel is ripe for reading

Based in Ireland, Sarah Moss has written an evocative work that will set readers thinking.

BOOKS 30 July 2025

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Ireland’s best-selling water heaters designed for the Irish dairy industry

A high-quality and reliable agri electric water heater is paramount to the safety of livestock, the quality of produce and smooth production processes on dairy farms across Ireland.

Ireland’s best-selling water heaters designed for the Irish dairy industry

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