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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Blue Lights is back! Why not "Take a beat!" and read the real life stories of the men and women who policed the Troubles in Colin Breen's bestselling A Force Like No Other series? blackstaffpress.com?s=a+force+li... #bbc1 #bluelights #bluelights2026 #bluelightsseason4 #crimedrama #PoliceDrama

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UCD Press @ucdpress.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We're still thinking about the inspiring speeches given by MoLI Director David Cleary, Laureate for Irish Fiction Éilís Ní Dhuibhne, and author Margaret Kelleher.

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The Laureate for Irish Fiction @laureateirishfict.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Book your place now as Éilís Ní Dhuibhne brings the Island of Imagination tour to Kinnegad Library, October 15 at 7pm, for a conversation with Seán Farrell. The event is free, but booking is essential. Booking link: westmeath.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spyd...

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We are thrilled to hear that Bob & Rosemary Salisbury’s wildlife garden, ‘Field of Dreams’, is a finalist for Biodiversity Initiative of the Year at the 2026 All-Ireland Sustainability Awards. You can learn more about their inspiring story in Bob’s book, 'Field of Dreams'. #AIS2026 #sustainability

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

In 'Reading Rites' Evelyn Conlon brings her wit and keen intelligence to the task of exploring her life, as well as ‘books, writing and other things that matter’. #evelynconlon #monicamcwilliams #irishwriters #IrishWomenWriters #irishfiction #journey #humour

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Emma Devlin @theactualemma.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Little Red and Other Stories Éilís Ní Dhuibhne draws us into the lives of characters struggling to find equilibrium. Visited by change & crisis, they are forced to confront the stories that define their sense of themselves. #LaureateForIrishFiction #henriettamckervey #JohnBoyne #eilisnidhuibhne

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Gráinne Blair @grainneblair.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

#Speirgorm #Magdalene Mary Rose Callaghan in conversation with Éilís Ní Dhuibhne FRIDAY 4th September 2026 7pm sharp Book Sales from 6.30 (Revolut and Cash) The United Arts Club, 3 Fitzwilliam Street Upper, Dublin 2, D02 RR50 Free Event but booking essential at UAC (01) 661 1411

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Heartfelt, impassioned and full of joy, Rathlin, A Wild Life is a love letter to the island and the wildlife Ruby Free finds there, but it’s also a call to action; a reminder of everything we stand to lose if we don’t change. 🌊 #rathlin #seabirds #naturewriting #womeninnature #ukbirds #irishbirds

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Mary Peters has been part of an incredible 18 #CommonwealthGames: 5 as a competitor – winning 3 gold medals and 1 silver – and the rest as a patron and supporter. Her trust has also funded 80% of #TeamNI. Discover more about her extraordinary journey in her autobiography. #CWG #Glasgow26

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🐇 Join our 'Rathlin, A Wild Life' author Ruby Free for a 'Writing the Irish Landscape' accessible #naturewriting workshop. 🐇 On 8th Aug 11am–1.30pm at the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen's during #FleadhCheoilnahÉireann Book here: www.seamusheaneycentre.com/Events/Trust...

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

As featured on #bbcgreatestgardens The inspiring story of how the Salisburys, enthusiastic but amateur gardeners, transformed an unloved rural wasteland into a thriving, renowned wildlife garden. #wildlifegarden #gardening #hughfearnleywhittingstall #irishwildlife #irishgardens

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

For our North American readers. For those closer to home 👉 blackstaffpress.com/moving-about...

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Writers & Artists @writersandartists.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Happy publication day to the 2027 editions of our Yearbooks! Packed with essential advice on the writing and publishing process and 1,000s of industry contacts, they are a must-have for all budding creatives. Get your copy here: bit.ly/44fuFju

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

From roaring engines to racing heroes, relive the thrills of the Ulster Grand Prix in Norman Windrum's definitive history of one of the world's best-loved races. #ulstergrandprix #ugp100 #roadracingireland #liambeckett #roadracing #sundaylife #dundrodanddistrictmotorcycleclub #roadracers #motogp

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Monica McWilliams broke the mould in so many ways, as a woman, as an activist and as a politician. In her frank and fascinating memoir, 'Stand Up, Speak Out', she tells her extraordinary story: blackstaffpress.com/stand-up-spe... #WomenInPolitics #northernirelandwomenscoalition #PeaceProcess

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Based on almost 100 interviews with politicians, former paramilitaries, victims & survivors, business people, religious leaders, community workers, young people & others, & told with Susan McKay’s trademark passion & conviction, 'Northern Protestants: On Shifting Ground' is essential reading.

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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 02/07/2026

Congratulations to our member Monica McWilliams who is emeritus professor of women’s studies at the @ulsteruni.bsky.social Elected in 2023, she took part in this year’s Admittance Day. Learn more about Admittance Day 2026 and read the citation for Prof McWilliams: www.ria.ie/2026/05/22/2...

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The powerful 'Shooting the Darkness' documentary by @broadstonefilms.bsky.social is back on iPlayer. Based on the film, our book highlights the incredible work of these photographers who were thrust on to the front line of daily shooting, bombings and murders throughout the years of the Troubles.

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Still looking for the perfect Father's Day gift? We've got three! The 'A Force Like No Other' trilogy by Colin Breen tells the real stories of the RUC men and women who policed the Troubles. #Thelastshift #forcelikenoother #northernireland #thetroubles #RUC #police #bluelights

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

⚽ 🏆 🎁 Hoping to score a perfect goal this #FathersDay ? We’ve got you covered. ⚽ 🏆 🎁 blackstaffpress.com?s=evan+marsh... #fathersdaygifts #happyfathersday #footballgifts #worldcup #worldcup26 #football #GAWA

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Relive the remarkable stories of the 1958 and 1982 World Cup teams through Evan Marshall's 'Spirit of '58' and 'Fields of Wonder' – two books that capture the drama, pride and achievement of Northern Ireland's finest footballing history. #WorldCup2026 #worldcup #northernireland #GAWA

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

🥇 Mary Peters: My Story 🥇 From Belfast to Olympic gold, discover the incredible journey of a sporting legend, national hero, and tireless advocate for young athletes. #MaryPeters #OlympicLegend #Olympics #athletics #memoir #inspiration #kellyholmes #sport #damekellyholmes

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Congratulations to our 'Homebirds' author Dot Blakely on receiving the President’s Award for Outstanding Voluntary Action by RSPB Northern Ireland. From leading walks and mentoring volunteers, to 11 years of dedication at Belfast WOW, Dot has inspired so many. #birding @rspb.bsky.social

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Thrilled that this reprint has arrived! Hailed by Anne Enright as ‘the best book about The Troubles ever written’, The International by Glenn Patterson – the Bafta-nominated writer behind the Good Vibrations film – spans three decades of #Belfast history. #thetroubles #goodvibrations #baftas

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Our Swifts in North Down North Down Museum |23 June | 7–8pm | £2 Join 'Homebirds' author & birdwatching expert Dot Blakely for an engaging look at the Common Swift – a remarkable summer visitor known for its speed & distinctive calls. www.ticketsource.com/andculture/m... #bangor #birding #swift

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

The 'A Force Like No Other' trilogy by Colin Breen tells the real stories of the RUC men and women who policed the Troubles. Available now from #blackstaffpress and local bookshops. #Thelastshift #forcelikenoother #northernireland #thetroubles #RUC #police #bluelights

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Writing.ie Online Writing Magazine @handle.invalid · 04/05/2026

Creative Writing: 2-Morning Workshop in the Short Story With Éilís Ní Dhuibhne

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The Laureate for Irish Fiction @laureateirishfict.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The Island of Imagination – A Literary Tour of Ireland. The Laureate for Irish Fiction Éilís Ní Dhuibhne will be joined by Caitriona Lally in a conversation about her fiction writing and her most recent novel ‘Wunderland’ ( 2021). Read more: artscouncil.ie/events/the-i...

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Praised by Ian McEwan, Michael Longley, the Guardian and many others, 'A Time to Speak' tells the story of Helen Lewis, shipped from Prague to Auschwitz at the start of WW2 as part of the Final Solution, and her struggle to survive the Holocaust.

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

#readirishwomenchallenge Day 27: A book with an animal companion Homebirds tells the inspiring and often funny story of Anne Marie McAleese and Dot Blakely's birding adventures around Northern Ireland. @bto-ni.bsky.social #birds #birding #birdwatchers #BirdwatchingUK #birdwatchingireland

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Reclaim the Agenda @reclaimtheagenda.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Cuckoo Land 11th - 26th April 2026 'This high‑voltage piece of gig theatre, based on real political transcripts and lived experience, smashes open the true story of the Northern Ireland Women’s Coalition.' For booking information, visit: kabosh.net/productions/...

The cast and musicians from Cuckoo Land, a piece of gig theatre inspired by the founding of the Northern Ireland Women’s Coalition 30 years ago. It runs at the MAC from April 11-26. Pictured during rehearsals are (left to right): Maeve Byrne (Ann Fearon); Cheylene Murphy (band member); Christina Nelson (Avila Kilmurray; Allison Harding (May Blood); Orla Mullan (Bronagh Hinds); Caroline Curran (Pearl Sagar); Orla Gormley (Monica McWilliams) and Jackie Rainey (band member).

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

📚BOOK EVENT 🕡Fri 24 April @ 6.30pm 📍Wexford Book Centre are hosting WEB Women's Writing Group, with authors reading from their own works including Catherine Dunne, Liz McManus, Mairide Woods, Shauna Gilligan and Laureate for Irish Fiction, Éilís Ní Dhuibhne. All welcome!! #readirishwomenchallenge

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

#readirishwomenchallenge Day 21: A book with element of #fantasy, #mythology or #fairytale Jane Talbot’s 'The Faerie Thorn' will draw you into a world of fairy tales & magick, devilish debts, trysts & trades, broken bargains & unjust trials, quick-wittedness, hoodwinking & revenge. #shortstories

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

#readirishwomenchallenge Day 18: A book with a green cover 'Selected Stories' by Éilís Ní Dhuibhne A beautiful collection of short stories that demonstrates the breadth of The Laureate For Irish Fiction's achievement across her writing career. @bookaneer808.bsky.social #irishwriters #shortstories

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

#readirishwomen Day 16: a book about looking for a place to belong Brilliantly written, witty, and full of sharp observation, 'Moving About the Place' brings together some of the best of Evelyn Conlon’s work to show how borders, movement and history change and transform people’s lives.

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West Cork Literary Festival @wcorklitfest.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

And we're live! Check out our 2026 line-up. Priority booking for Festival Friends opens 10am on 7 April. General booking for workshops at the same time and then general booking for all other events at 10am on 14 April. Hope to see you all in Bantry 10-17 July 📚❤️ www.westcorkmusic.ie/literary-fes...

Collage of authors coming to West Cork Literary Festival 2026. Sara Baume, Jung Chang, Jonathan Coe, Paddy Donnelly, Elaine Feeney, Karl Henry, Ashley Hickson-Lovence, Anton Hur, Charlie Mackesy, Dearbhla Mescal, Annemarie Ní Churreáin, Laureate for Irish Fiction Éilís Ní Dhuibhne, Miriam O'Callaghan, Louise O'Neill, Katriona O’Sullivan, Ian Rankin

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Anna Lo MBE tells her incredible story of a life straddling two cultures and two continents, taking her far from the conventional life mapped out for her into political activism and finally all the way to the Northern Ireland Assembly. #equality #inclusivity #annalo #belfast

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Limerick Literary Festival @limericklitfest.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Read Irish Women Challenge 2026 Day 15: A book set in the world of the arts - Fox, Swallow, Scarecrow by Éilís Ní Dhuibhne #readirishwomenchallenge #readirish #femalewriters #irishwriters #femaleirishwriters @bookaneer808.bsky.social @blackstaffpress.bsky.social

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Part memoir, part historical research, #Heartlands tells the story of the #WhiteCity, an under-documented time in Belfast’s history. The story of a pre-Troubles #Belfast in which Catholics and Protestants lived side by side. #MarianneEiliott #PatriciaCraig #DavidPark #irishtimes #belfast

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Reviews of Ruby Free's beautiful book on #rathlinisland. Artwork all Ruby's own. Rathlin, A Wild Life is a love letter to the island and the #wildlife Ruby finds there, but it’s also a call to action; a reminder of everything we stand to lose if we don’t change. #puffins #ChrisPackham #jilltaylor

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

#bbcgreatestgardens visited 17 acres of once-barren farmland that’s been transformed with #wildlife in mind. You can watch the episode on #BBCiplayer You can also read about the journey in Bob Salisbury’s book #fieldofdreams #CarolKlein #Diarmuidgavin #fredsirieix #omagh #wildlifegarden #birds

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

As featured in #BBCGreatestGardens 🎬 📅 Thursday 26 March | 7:00pm 🎟 £3.50 | struleartscentre.co.uk/show/spring-forward/ Enjoy a fabulous seasonal talk from Bob and Rosemary Salisbury celebrating the arrival of #Spring 🌿 #Tyrone #Fermanagh #gardening #StruleArtsCentre #Omagh #BBCGreatestGardens

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Monica McWilliams broke the mould in so many ways, as a woman, an activist and a politician. In her frank and fascinating memoir, #StandUpSpeakOut she tells her extraordinary story. #northernireland #thetroubles #womeninpolitics #BertieAhern #PeaceProcess #womensrights #equality #genderequality

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

☘️ Happy St Patrick's Day! There’s no better way to brush up on your knowledge of the man himself than with the late John Killen’s beautiful anthology. #stpatricksday #stpatricks

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Liam Beckett is #oldschool. One of Northern Ireland’s best-loved sports pundits, few can touch him when it comes to talking about #roadracing and #football. Straight-talking, funny and generous, this book is pure #LiamBeckett – telling it like it is! #nifootball #HarryGregg #sports #ballymoney

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