Wildlife wonders for little people

Children’s books: from wood mice and red squirrels to beetles and termites, there’s plenty of nature in these new releases



Paul Durcan: the most playful poet in Ireland

His latest book contains 67 poems on such disparate topics as the weather forecast, the Syrian war, a visit to the GP, retail therapy, clampers and Seamus Heaney. There is sadness, illness, anger and trademark humour


Paula Meehan: the poet at 60

The Hennessy Hall of Fame poet looks back on her childhood and the path that led her to ‘stand up for the word’





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