Author Archives: libranwriter

DAPHNE CARUANA GALIZIA: London Vigil

Posted on October 16, 2018

One year ago today, Daphne Caruana Galizia, a Maltese journalist who exposed corruption and criticized the Maltese political establishment, was assassinated. She had received several death threats; fires had been set near her home; her dog had been killed. She … Continue reading →

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GUEST BLOG: Write the Book You Want to Read? by Nuala O’Connor

Posted on October 4, 2018

It’s a treat for me to host a guest blog by Nuala O’Connor – who has featured in earlier blogposts as Nuala Ní Chonchúir – to mark the publication of her new novel Becoming Belle, a historical novel set (mostly) in … Continue reading →

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Manderley, again: On re-reading Rebecca, 80 years after publication

Posted on May 16, 2018

(Dublin Review of Books essay, May 2018) In an essay entitled “Romantic Love”, Daphne du Maurier wrote: There is no such thing as romantic love. This is a statement of fact and I defy all those who hold a contrary … Continue reading →

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Grandparents for Repeal launch & Why I’m voting Yes on 25th May

Posted on May 9, 2018

This morning saw the launch of #GrandparentsForRepeal in the Board Room of Buswell’s Hotel. The room was absolutely jammed with people who’d come to hear from and support the main speakers. Carol Hunter, who founded G4R, spoke first  – about … Continue reading →

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An egg is not a bird. A seed is not a tree.

Posted on April 19, 2018

This blog was originally posted in 2013.  As we get closer to the referendum I am increasingly worried about the misinformation and distortion of facts I hear on the radio as reputable programmes try to present both sides of the … Continue reading →

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DAPHNE CARUANA GALIZIA – International PEN Call to Action

Posted on April 16, 2018

Leading international writers join PEN International in calling on Europe to protect press freedom in Malta Leading writers from Europe and around the world have written to the European Commission today, on the six-month anniversary of the brutal assassination of … Continue reading →

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TYPHOID MARY at the Viking Theatre, Clontarf

Posted on January 17, 2018

If you haven’t seen Charlotte Bradley & Bairbre Ní Chaoimh’s production of the late, great Eithne McGuinness’s TYPHOID MARY at the Viking Theatre at The Sheds, there are four performances left. Do yourself a favour and book your ticket now. This … Continue reading →

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