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New independent publisher. Ireland's first press dedicated to literature in translation. #artscouncilsupported

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Tim Groenland @groenbot.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Also interesting to note newer publishers like @bullaunpress.bsky.social - along with the numbers (even in a small dataset & publishing industry), gives some hopeful indications that parallel Anglophone translation publishing developments more generally
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Bullaun Press @bullaunpress.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Join us this November at Dublin Book Festival as we launch Owen Good's translation (from the original Hungarian) of Zoltán Danyi's The Carcass Remover. 📅 5pm, Saturday 7 November 📍 Royal Irish Academy of Music 🎟️ Free, book here: dublinbookfestival.com/event/writin... @dublinbookfest.bsky.social
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Writing at the Borders of Memory: Translating War in Europe - Dublin Book Festival
Join Bullaun Press at Dublin Book Festival 2026 for the launch of The Carcass Remover
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Bullaun Press @bullaunpress.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Kirkus Starred Review: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... Published with Bullaun Press last October & forthcoming in the US this October with @dorothyproject.bsky.social, What Remains blends fiction, memoir & archival research in an exploration of identity & colonial resistance.
Book cover for What Remains by Brais Lamela (translated from Galician by Jacob Rogers) with quote from Kirkus Starred Review: "A very human portrait of the traumas of displacement and struggles for cultural survival."
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Bullaun Press @bullaunpress.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Last month at Marian House in London, in collaboration with the Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum, we launched What Now, Mr Wolf? by Eva Vezhnavets.
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Translators Aloud @translatorsaloud.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
It's all literature in translation, all the time, playlisted by language (and publisher, and topic!), on our channel--read aloud by the translators themselves! #readtheworld #readwomen #booksky #bookstagram #worldlit #witmonth www.youtube.com/@Translators...
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TRANSLATORS ALOUD: THE VOICE OF TRANSLATED LITERATURE A place for translators to read their own work; a positive space for sharing great literature, read aloud by the translators themselves. For sub...
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Bullaun Press @bullaunpress.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
What are you reading for #WITMonth? To celebrate Women in Translation Month, we have put together a discounted bundle of three titles from some of our favourite women authors and translators. Follow the link below to order now and stock your #TBRpile this August. bullaunpress.com/books/women-...
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Bullaun Press @bullaunpress.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
"…and when another streetlight went out beside him and none turned on, he thought that if someone had escaped the jaws of death, they no longer belonged to the world of the living entirely." Bullaun Press announces its eighth title in translation - The Carcass Remover by Zoltán Danyi.
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Bullaun Press @bullaunpress.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Mandy Wight reviews our latest release on peakreads blog: peakreads.wordpress.com/2026/06/01/w.... #ᴛʙʀᴘɪʟᴇ #belarussianliterature #translatedfiction #independentpublishing #bookreview @mandywight.bsky.social
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Bullaun Press @bullaunpress.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Evelyn Aylén Heis reviews Brais Lamela's What Remains (tr. Jacob Rogers) in the recent Spanish Issue of Wasafiri. Read more & discover @wasafirimag.bsky.social: www.wasafiri.org/issues/wasaf... #galicianliterature #literatureintranslation #bookreview @braislamela.bsky.social
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Bullaun Press @bullaunpress.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Celebrating 20 years of Independent Bookshop Week! We are grateful for all the support independent bookshops have given us as a small press and relish the opportunity to champion their hard work in return.
Selection of colourful books stacked on table including What Remains by Brais Lamela, the cover of which includes a mountain graphic in blue and purple on a cream background.
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Bullaun Press @bullaunpress.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Jim Dingley, one of the translators of What Now, Mr Wolf? writes about Belarus, the political context behind the novel, and why it is regarded as extremist in the author's home country. Read more here: bullaunpress.com/2026/05/19/t...
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This country called Belarus - Bullaun Press
The history and politics of Belarus by Jim Dingley, co-translator of the book What Now, Mr Wolf? Why Belarusian authorities hate this book.
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𝔻𝕖𝕔𝕝𝕒𝕟 𝕆'𝔻𝕣𝕚𝕤𝕔𝕠𝕝𝕝 @jacqbetula.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
2/2 What Now, Mr Wolf by Eva Vezhnavets, tr. by Ella and Jim Dingley @bullaunpress.bsky.social The Passage of Roses by Tie Ning, tr. by Hongling Zhang and Jason Sommer (Sinoist Books) The Fallen Trees Are Also The Forest by Alejandra Kamiya, tr. by Daniel Hahn @pushkinpress.com
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Turnaround Books @turnarounduk.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Happy publication day to What Now, Mr Wolf? from @bullaunpress.bsky.social! Caustic; harrowing, yet leavened with black humour, What Now, Mr Wolf? offers an unforgettable oral testimony of the dark days of recent European history. Grab your copy using the link below! uk.bookshop.org/p/books/what...
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Bullaun Press @bullaunpress.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Only one week to go until the publication of What Now, Mr Wolf? and we are delighted to announce a launch for the title in London, on 11 July.
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Bullaun Press @bullaunpress.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Bullaun’s 2026 subscription is open! Support indie publishing and treat yourself to our 2026 subscription, where you will receive our two 2026 releases for €26.
Promotional graphic for the Bullaun Press 2026 Subscription. A teal and cream illustrated design featuring a stack of books bearing the Bullaun Press logo on their spines, set against a teal background with flowing abstract cream shapes. The Bullaun Press logo and name appear at the top, with '2026 Subscription' in large cream text in the centre.
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Bullaun Press @bullaunpress.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Just two weeks to go before What Now, Mr Wolf? hits the shelves! Huge thanks to @artscouncilireland.bsky.social, @literatureireland.bsky.social, and to the Jan Michalski Foundation for supporting us in publishing this title.
Endorsements graphic for What Now, Mr Wolf? by Eva Vezhnavets, translated by Ella and Jim Dingley. Published by Bullaun Press. Two quotes appear on a cream background in red text. Bernd Melichar of Kleine Zeitung calls it 'a literary thunderbolt … an overwhelming novel, a challenge, a study of man, a history lesson, a psychogram of power and powerlessness – grand, important literature!' Sabine Berking of Frankfurter Allgemeine describes it as a literary masterpiece about the largely unnoticed history of Belarus in the twentieth century, told with poetic force and subtle irony
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Bullaun Press @bullaunpress.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Further reading for anyone interested in Belarus or our upcoming title in translation, What Now, Mr. Wolf? (Eva Vezhnavets, trns. Ella and Jim Dingley). www.eurozine.com/on-the-dark-...
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On the dark side of history
Three years after the mass anti-regime protests in Belarus, the pro-Russian state continues to brutally repress all expressions of national identity. But people have not forgotten their experiences in...
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Bullaun Press @bullaunpress.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
What Now, Mr Wolf?, our upcoming title in translation, publishes in less than 3 weeks! We were delighted to receive our advance copies of the beautiful finished project from the printers this month.
Photograph of a paperback copy of What Now, Mr Wolf? by Eva Vezhnavets, translated from Belarusian by Ella and Jim Dingley, published by Bullaun Press. The book lies on a deep crimson velvet surface. The cover is dark grey with bold red and cream block lettering, framed at the top and bottom by a repeating folk-knit pattern of skulls and snowflakes
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Tolka @tolkajournal.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Submissions are for Tolka Issue Twelve are now open 💥 This submission window will close at midnight on Sunday 31 May. We accept all kinds of non-fiction, including essays, biography, auto-fiction, and more besides... tolkajournal.org/submit-to-to...
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Bullaun Press @bullaunpress.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
OUT 1 JUNE 2026 Awarded the highest prize for prose in Belarus in 2021, What Now, Mr Wolf? offers an unforgettable oral testimony of the dark days of recent European history. Available to pre-order via link in our bio now! #artscouncilsupported #literatureintranslation
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Bullaun Press @bullaunpress.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Join author Gaëlle Bélem and translator Laëtitia Saint-Loubert in conversation at this year’s Cork World Book Festival.
Promotional graphic for Cork World Book Fest event. Two headshots of women above the text: "The Rarest Fruit – Gaëlle Bélem in conversation with Laëtitia Saint-Loubert." Event details: Thursday 23 April, 4pm, Cork City Library, Free.
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Bullaun Press @bullaunpress.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Join us at The Model in Sligo on the 22nd of March for an afternoon of brilliant stalls from local makers and artists. Bullaun Press will be running a stand from 12-4pm, and the café will be open throughout the day, so you can browse, chat, and enjoy a coffee while you explore.
Illustrated poster for “The Model Spring Market.” Decorative pastel flowers and foliage frame the text on a cream background. The poster reads: “Spring Market – Sun. 22 Mar. 2026, 12–4pm.” Description below: “Browse a range of thoughtfully selected stalls and discover work by makers & creatives, along with vintage clothes & treasures. Free activities for the whole family all afternoon.” The design features green lettering with pink, yellow, and green floral illustrations around the border.
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Bullaun Press @bullaunpress.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Our March newsletter is about to land in your inbox! Catch up on Bullaun’s latest news, including the cover reveal of our next title in translation ‘What Now, Mr Wolf?’, details about an exciting panel event at the Franco-Irish Literary Festival and some lovely recent reviews of our titles.
Graphic in teal and cream promoting the Bullaun Press mailing list. The top half reads “Subscribe to our mailing list —” above a simple line illustration of an open envelope with a letter. The bottom half reads “and have our latest newsletter delivered straight into your inbox!” with the Bullaun Press logo beneath.
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Bullaun Press @bullaunpress.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Delighted to read this wonderful review of @gaellebelem.bsky.social's The Rarest Fruit!
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Mandy Wight @mandywight.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
On this, the 4th anniversary of Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine, I’m recommending this book by Tanja Maljartschuk @bullaunpress.bsky.social peakreads.wordpress.com/2024/03/22/f...
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Forgottenness by Tanja Maljartschuk, translated by Zenia Tompkins.
There are two parallel stories in Tanja Maljartschuk’s novel Forgottenness. It’s the story of Viacheslav Lypynskyi, born in 1882, an important figure in the early 20th century struggle for Ukrainia…
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Bullaun Press @bullaunpress.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
We are thrilled to share the beautiful cover of our next title in translation, designed by the very talented Niall McCormack @hitoneie.bsky.social.
Cover of forthcoming Bullaun Press title ‘What Now, Mr Wolf?’ against a plain beige background, with the Bullaun Press logo - pink in colour - in the bottom right corner. The book jacket is black, with skull embroidery detail across top and bottom, with title in large bubble type face - pink and beige in colour.
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Turnaround Books @turnarounduk.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
ISLAND OF IRELAND 💚 @bansheepress.bsky.social @bullaunpress.bsky.social
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Bullaun Press @bullaunpress.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
We are delighted to share that we have been selected as one of the finalists for the British Book Awards Small Press of the Year (Island of Ireland)! Honoured to be chosen alongside a number of excellent Irish publishers.
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Bullaun Press @bullaunpress.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the authors and presses included on the 2026 longlist for the Queen Mary Small Press Fiction Prize. This award highlights the exceptional dedication and ambition of small presses in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
Teal graphic with cream-coloured text reading ‘Queen Mary Small Press Fiction Prize’ above a thin horizontal line, followed by ‘2026 Longlist’. At the bottom, the text reads: ‘Congratulations to all authors and publishers recognised!’
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Bullaun Press @bullaunpress.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Bullaun Press was thrilled to be represented at @thesocietyofauthors #TranslationPrizes2025 awards ceremony at the British Library last night, where translators Karen Fleetwood and Laëtitia Saint-Loubert were in the running for the Scott Moncrieff Prize.
Screenshot of a webpage announcing the Scott Moncrieff Prize. The text explains that the prize is awarded annually for translations of full-length French literary works into English, with a £3,000 prize for the winner and £1,000 for the runner-up. It names Ruth Diver as the winner for her translation of The Convoy by Beata Umubyeyi Mairesse, published by Open Borders Press, and includes a quoted commendation from judge Adam Hamdy praising the translation’s empathy and craftsmanship. The runner-up is listed as Frank Wynne for his translation of Sleeping Children by Anthony Passeron, published by Pan Macmillan, Picador.
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Winter Papers @winterpapers.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Our submission window for WP 12 opened today - great to see the work coming in. (Window closes midnight 18th Feb) Do encourage interested parties to submit winterpapers.com/submissions
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Winter Papers Submissions
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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Celebrate this International Women’s Day with us in the stunning Powerscourt Estate in Co.Wicklow, with an engaging and inspiring morning of writers in conversation around wellbeing, poetry and moving memoirs. Book your spot to join us ➡️ bit.ly/4txJIk2
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Bullaun Press @bullaunpress.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
We are thrilled to see that RTÉ Culture included this extract on their website under New Writing. ‘What Remains’ is the captivating debut novel by critically-acclaimed Galician writer @braislamela.bsky.social.
Screenshot of a webpage showing an introduction to What Remains, the English-language debut novel by Galician author Brais Lamela, translated by Jacob Rogers and published by Bullaun Press. The text describes the novel’s setting between New York City and rural Galicia and outlines its focus on forced resettlement under the Franco regime, disappearance, exile, and the search for belonging.
Screenshot of a webpage featuring text introducing What Remains, the English-language debut by Galician author Brais Lamela, translated by Jacob Rogers and published by Bullaun Press. The passage outlines the novel’s movement between New York City and rural Galicia and explores themes of forced resettlement under the Franco regime, disappearance, migration, and the search for home and belonging.
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Bluemoose Books @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Good morning. PANENKA seems to be in the news today. Brahim, there is hope and I'll send you a copy. @realmadridfc1.bsky.social @theguardian.com
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Bullaun Press @bullaunpress.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Introducing the author of our next title in translation: Eva Vezhnavets. ‘What Now, Mr Wolf?’ is a translation of Vezhnavets’ novel ‘Pa Što Idzieš, Vouča?’, originally published in Belarusian.
Writer, journalist and translator Eva Vezhnavets. She is wearing a dark grey blouse and sitting in an armchair, facing the camera. One hand is raised to her face.
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Rónán Hession @ronanhession.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
After five years of reviewing translated fiction for @irishtimes.com this is my last column. It has been a real privilege and I have loved doing it, but I need to focus on my writing and lighten my workload. Thanks sincerely to @martindoyle.bsky.social for the opportunity and to all the readers 🙏
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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Join Clare Poetry Collective on February 7th for their next event in the Glór Theatre, Ennis, with music from Shona Blake from 12.30, followed by guest poet Erin Fornoff. There will also be an open mic on the day. Supported by Poetry Ireland. Details: www.poetryireland.ie/whats-on/cla...
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Bullaun Press @bullaunpress.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Winter time invites a different kind of reading. As we move steadily towards the brighter days of spring, there is space to slow down and be more attentive to the words on the page. This season, we’re thinking about our titles that ask for time, reflection, and re-reading.
‘Forgottenness’ by Tanja Maljartschuk (tr. Zenia Tompkins) atop a table display of various other books. Green-turquoise ombre book jacket with illustrated whale tail as central image, underneath yellow typeface of book title.‘Without Waking Up’ by Carolina Schutti (tr. Deirdre McMahon) atop a table display of various other books. White book jacket with illustrated Matryoshka doll emerging from concentric circles, with the title in a warm terracotta typeface.‘I am Lewy’ by Eoghan Ó Tuairisc (tr. Mícháel Ó hAodha) lying on a white linen tablecloth with floral stitching. Red book jacket with a yellow stylised young boy’s head in profile, with teal lettering and yellow dotted accents.
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The Lilliput Press @lilliputpress.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
'One of the most evocative and beautifully written books I have read in a long time.' Marita Conlon-McKenna We are delighted to reveal the cover for THE LOCK-KEEPER'S WIFE by JOHN MACKENNA 🌟 In rural mid-century Ireland, Julie McDermot lives an isolated life by the canal docks with her unloving-
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Daunt Books Publishing @dauntbookspub.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
❤️💙 beat the January dark nights!! 💙❤️
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The Stinging Fly @stingingfly.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
The deadline for our Ten by Ten Workshop, run in partnership with @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social, is today at 5pm!!
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Bullaun Press @bullaunpress.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
January 6 marks Nollaig na mBan - traditionally a moment of pause at the end of the Christmas season. As we usher in another period of creativity and publication in 2026, we would like to take a moment to acknowledge the often unseen work that sustains the industry: care, attention, and patience.
‘There’s a Monster Behind the Door’ by Gaëlle Bélem (tr. Karen Fleetwood & Laëtitia Saint-Loubert) pictured in a decorated Christmas tree, illuminated by colourful fairy lights. A small mouse ornament wearing a red jumper and scarf is visible beside the book.
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Bullaun Press @bullaunpress.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
As 2025 draws to a close, we are taking a moment here at Bullaun Press to reflect on the past year. It has been an incredibly busy and rewarding twelve months, which saw us publish two exciting new titles,
Promotional graphic for the International Booker Prize 2025. Image of ‘There’s a Monster Behind the Door’ by Gaëlle Bélem, translated by Karen Fleetwood & Laëtitia Saint-Loubert, against a white background, with candles and a bouquet of flowers, and featuring International Booker Prize logo and branding. 
EBRD Literature Prize finalist ‘Forgottenness’ by Tanja Maljartschuk (tr. Zenia Tompkins) pictured sitting atop a pile of other books, with an orange sticker with text ‘Finalist EBRD Literature Prize 2025’ superimposed in the top right of the image.Brais Lamela pictured signing copies of ‘What Remains’ in Books Upstairs in Dublin. Pictured signing copies on a table full of books, with bookshelves in the background. Brais is smiling at the camera.
Promotional image from The Society of Authors. All shortlisted titles in the 2025 Translation Prizes piled up together on a wooden table, with bookshelves - slightly blurred - in the background.
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Bullaun Press @bullaunpress.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
Thank you @ebrd.bsky.social for the lovely mention! Pick up your copy of 'Forgottenness' by Tanja Maljartschuk (tr. Zenia Tompkins), an #ERBDLiteraturePrize2025 finalist, in store or on our website today📚 #LiteratureInTranslation #TranslatedFiction #UkranianLiterature #SupportIndiePublishing
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Bullaun Press @bullaunpress.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Merry Christmas from Bullaun Press 🎄🎁 We would like to wish all of our colleagues and readers a wonderful and safe Christmas, and all the very best in 2026.
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Bullaun Press @bullaunpress.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
We were thrilled to travel to Dublin last month to take part in the inaugural Dublin Small Press Fair, a two-day event held in Pearse Street Library.
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Irish Writers Centre @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Many mentorships are made possible thanks to the generous support of organisations across Ireland. Today, we’re thanking new supporter Monaghan County Council. For a full list of funders, please check out our site: irishwriterscentre.ie/national-men... Remember, applications close on 31 Dec!
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Bullaun Press @bullaunpress.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
'The displacement of these rural people from Negueira de Muñiz is the subject of 'What Remains'. But author Brais Lamela is not just telling a Galician story. With a subtle, light touch he uses this narrative to ask broader questions about home, belonging, displacement and migration.'
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British Centre for Literary Translation @bcltuea.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Exciting news! 📣 We are delighted to announce the workshop strands for the BCLT Literary Translation Summer School 2026. Next year’s Summer School will take place online from Monday 20 July – Friday 24 July 2026. Bursaries are available. Find out more and apply: www.uea.ac.uk/groups-and-c...
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