The Irish Literary Times

02/10/2025

Remembering Brian Friel. Hard to believe that ten years has passed since his death.

01/10/2025

Writers Sarah Clancy and Naoise Dolan part of the aid flotilla that is reported as being intercepted

Media outlets in Israel say Global Sumud Flotilla may be sunk to prevent boats from reaching Strip

01/10/2025

‘Waiting for Godot’ Review: Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter Bring a Cooler, Cosmic Take to This Broadway Waiting Game

The "Bill & Ted" duo bring a cooler, cosmic take to Samuel Beckett's existential waiting game, here reimaged by polarizing director Jamie Lloyd.

01/10/2025

Waiting for Godot review – Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter’s unlikely reunion
Hudson Theatre, New York

The Bill & Ted stars land on Broadway for Jamie Lloyd’s disorienting and intermittently engaging take on Samuel Beckett’s classic

Bill & Ted stars land on Broadway for Jamie Lloyd’s disorienting and intermittently engaging take on Samuel Beckett’s classic

30/09/2025

Re-creation review: Jim Sheridan’s Sophie Toscan du Plantier film showcases a jury lost in seance and shouting

Some will use their recreation time this weekend to go see Jim Sheridan's new movie, Re-creation, about the Sophie Toscan du Plantier murder – and emerge confused.

30/09/2025

While world leaders dither over a Gaza peace plan, I’m sailing with supplies, hoping to break Israel’s blockade
Naoise Dolan

It’s not likely we will reach Gaza. But until Palestine is free, we will show what solidarity we can from our vessel, says writer Naoise Dolan

29/09/2025

Imprint: Sandycove
Published: 11/09/2025

29/09/2025

"[Keanu] Reeves is often stiff and underexpressive; Beckett’s language fits him as ill as his suit, which is short at the limbs but baggy at the waist."

The original Bill and Ted hit the road on Broadway.

28/09/2025

OUT OF THE BLUE...

So. A small update.

OUT OF THE BLUE... PINK is progressing beautifully. The book's cover has been finalised and is looking great. The typesetting is almost finished - and it's looking great too. We'll be delivering all the necessary files to the printers this week, and the book will be ready mid-October. I will be in Dublin during the last week of October to send books out to all those who pledged for one (or two!) as well as to get copies signed, prints signed, and to deliver books to bookshops. There may be a launch. Nothing is decided yet but I'll keep you informed.

While we're on the subject of books and delivery. Perhaps I can catch you here. About 14 backers haven't provided me with an address so I will not be able to send you what you pledged for. Could you please get in touch! Thank you!
Vivienne

cover design: Stephen Averill
cover illustration: David Rooney

28/09/2025

Book Of The Week: New Arcana by Jessica Traynor

One of the most remarkable things about Jessica Traynor's New Arcana is how successfully it manages to evoke the expansive honesty at the heart of John Berryman's 1969 masterwork The Dream Songs.