Caricature and the Irish: Satirical Prints from the Library of Trinity College, Dublin c 1780-1830
This selection provides a stimulating guide to the collection of graphic satire engravings assembled by Nicholas K Robinson, one of Ireland’s less well-known cultural treasures
By James Kelly
The Land in Winter by Andrew Miller: A beautiful, slow-burning novel
She’s Always Hungry by Eliza Clark: Punchy, funny and unapologetically perturbing short stories
Revolutionary Times: Accessible account of a pivotal decade in Irish history
Poem of the Week: Swaddling
Franco-Irish literary award shortlist revealed
Letters by Oliver Sacks review: Great light cast on neurologist, author and humanist
Heart, Be at Peace by Donal Ryan wins An Post Irish Book of the Year 2024
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