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epoquepress.bsky.social @epoquepress.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Awesome to see @hollowaywriter.bsky.social featured in the @rte.ie Culture on ‘10 reasons why Irish culture is having a moment this St. Patrick’s Day.’ Reason 2: The sheer volume of young, talented Irish authors. Check out the full list on the RTE website: www.rte.ie/culture/2026... #booksky

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hollowaywriter.bsky.social @hollowaywriter.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Firsts. A poem for my daughters. This and more on Substack. open.substack.com/pub/holloway...

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epoquepress.bsky.social @epoquepress.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

A little taster for you… @hollowaywriter.bsky.social reading from his debut novel, ‘The Language of Remembering’ The book is available from your local bookshop, as ePub or direct from our website. More on Patrick at: www.epoquepress.com/patrick-holl... #epoquepress #epoquepressauthors

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West Cork Literary Festival @wcorklitfest.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Comórtas Gearrscéalta OSCAILTE ✅Áit i gceardlann ag Féile Liteartha Iarthar Chorcaí & a bheith san áireamh i seoladh i Leabharlann Bheanntraí ✅Ranníocaíocht €300 le haghaidh lóistín ✅Duine le duine leis eagarthóir, @hollowaywriter.bsky.social 📅 Spriocdháta 27 Feabhra www.corkcoco.ie/en/news/from...

From the Well Short Story Competition, run by Cork County Council Comhairle Contae Chorcaí

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epoquepress.bsky.social @epoquepress.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

A great article: Enthusiasms by Peter Money on ‘Accordion Eulogies’ by Noé Álvarez and ‘The Language of Remembering’ by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social news.daybreak.news/p/enthusiasm...

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Enthusiasms: Peter Money on "Accordion Eulogies" by Noé Álvarez and "The Language of Remembering" by Patrick Holloway

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Writing.ie Online Writing Magazine @handle.invalid · 04/12/2025

✍️Writing Tips Patrick Holloway, author of The Language of Remembering, with invaluable advice for any writer starting out on their creative journey . . . Read here: www.writing.ie/resources/wr... @hollowaywriter.bsky.social #writingtips #writers #writersky

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Wendy Erskine @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

In terms of shortlists, I can never look at one without thinking about the other books, equally good, that might have been there. That said, get voting. I’m delighted that The Benefactors is here in such lovely company. www.irishbookawards.ie/vote/

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hollowaywriter.bsky.social @hollowaywriter.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

I’m taking a break from socials! It’s been the most amazing 9 months since The Language of Remembering hit the shelves! I’ve enjoyed every second of it and am forever grateful to Sean and everyone at for believing in it! Thanks to everyone who has read the book so far! @epoquepress.bsky.social

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epoquepress.bsky.social @epoquepress.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

What an amazing list from @rte.ie On ten of the best Irish books of 2025! Delighted to see The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social included in such great company. www.rte.ie/culture/2025...

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hollowaywriter.bsky.social @hollowaywriter.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Delighted to see The Language of Remembering in RTE’s top ten novels this year! Honoured to be among these writers! @epoquepress.bsky.social www.rte.ie/culture/2025...

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Rónán Hession @ronanhession.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Nice write-up of the Leonard and Hungry Paul TV show which is on iPlayer now-ish (I don't have access to the iPlayer so not sure) and which is on BBC Northern Ireland tonight at 9pm; BBC 2 on Monday. Hope you enjoy it.

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The Four Faced Liar @the4facedliar.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

We’re delighted to announce the long list for our Short Story competition. Thanks to everyone who entered, the standard was extremely high. The shortlist and results from our judge Roisín O’Donnell will be available in October @irishpen.bsky.social @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social @writing.ie

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epoquepress.bsky.social @epoquepress.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

‘Irish writing at its finest’ ‘an utterly readable book of real depth’ ‘a wonderfully talented writer’ The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social available from your local bookshop, ePub and from us: www.epoquepress.com/online-store... #epoquepresstitles #epoquepressauthors

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The Four Faced Liar @the4facedliar.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

We’re delighted to announce the long list for our poetry competition. Thanks to everyone who entered, the standard was extremely high. The shortlist and results from our judge Mícheál McCann will be available in late September

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epoquepress.bsky.social @epoquepress.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

A fantastic review of The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social from EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum. Patrick will be doing on event there on 25th September to speak about his novel. epicchq.com/story/book-r...

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epoquepress.bsky.social @epoquepress.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Thank you @maireadhearne.bsky.social for such a great review of The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social 🙌

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epoquepress.bsky.social @epoquepress.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

We are honoured that @hollowaywriter.bsky.social has been selected to be one of the Ambassadors for Irish Book Week 2025. There will be lots of great events happening throughout Ireland at your local bookshops between 18th & 25th Oct. #irishbookweek

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Mairéad Hearne | Swirl and Thread Book Blog @maireadhearne.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

#BookReview The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social Stunning prose - a novel that has connected with so many. Dignified, emotive & insightful. A heartbreakingly beautiful debut. www.swirlandthread.com/the-language... @epoquepress.bsky.social #booksky 💙📚 #bookrecommendation

Cover of The Language of Remembering by Patrick Holloway

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patrickhen.bsky.social @patrickhen.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Went shopping in Book Centre Waterford today. Two books from my wishlist. Poetry by @frankfarrelly.bsky.social , prose by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social Two high quality writers.

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Mairéad Hearne | Swirl and Thread Book Blog @maireadhearne.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

I started reading The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social last night & found myself completely immersed in the lives of these beautifully depicted characters. An emotional debut about family, love & the value of memory Pub. w/ @epoquepress.bsky.social #amreading 📖 #booksky 💙📚

A book flatlay on a white table with green leaves from a plant and a bookmark.
The book is The Language of Remembering by Patrick Holloway

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epoquepress.bsky.social @epoquepress.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Delighted the Manchester Irish Book Club will be discussing @hollowaywriter.bsky.social 'The Language of Remembering' on Monday 4th August at Bia Cafe Bar in Levenshulme from 6:30pm. Looking forward to hearing what everyone thinks of the read. #epoquepresstitles #bookclubs

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hollowaywriter.bsky.social @hollowaywriter.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

I’ve had the best time @wcorklitfest.bsky.social Always a highlight of the year. Such brilliant events, such wonderful people! #literaryfestival #novel #thelanguageofremembering

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West Cork Literary Festival @wcorklitfest.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

The annual launch of Cork County Council's From the Well short story anthology will take place on Friday 18 July in #BantryLibrary. Free event, all welcome @hollowaywriter.bsky.social www.corkindependent.com/2025/07/10/t...

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There is a bucket full of talent from the well | Cork Independent

A short story anthology published annually in Cork has reached a major milestone.

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epoquepress.bsky.social @epoquepress.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Great to see The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social included in the @irishtimes.com best books for summer 2025. #epoquepresstitles #epoquepressauthors #book #books #bookrecommendations

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hollowaywriter.bsky.social @hollowaywriter.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Love @lonesomereader.bsky.social reviews and channel, so to be on his list of predictions is very lovely altogether!

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epoquepress.bsky.social @epoquepress.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Great to see The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social featured in this summer reads pick by @karenebender.bsky.social readherlikeanopenbook.com/2025/06/26/f... #epoquepresstitles #epoquepressauthors #books #reading #summerreading #summerreads

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epoquepress.bsky.social @epoquepress.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

The #belfastbookfestival 2025 starts today at the Crescent Arts Centre. There is a great programme of events, including @hollowaywriter.bsky.social discussing his debut novel, The Language of Remembering. The marvellous No Alibis bookshop will also be there offering a great selection of titles.

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hollowaywriter.bsky.social @hollowaywriter.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Such a great time at Listowel Writers’ Week! Lovely event with @cauverymadhavan.bsky.social and was so great to catch up with writer friends! @epoquepress.bsky.social

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epoquepress.bsky.social @epoquepress.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

The Language of Remembering by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social ‘This is modern Irish Writing at its finest’ ‘a powerful, original family story’ ‘an utterly readable book of real depth’ Available from your local bookshop, as ePub or direct from us: www.epoquepress.com/online-store... #books

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hollowaywriter.bsky.social @hollowaywriter.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Really looking forward to chatting with Gethan Dick at @ilfdublin.bsky.social interviewed by the brilliant Enda Wyley. Always love this festival — such a joy to be part of it and catch other great events too! #ilfd25 #literature #fiction

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The Four Faced Liar @the4facedliar.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Hello everyone! We’re excited to announce that submissions for this year’s issue will be opening soon! Each category will be reviewed by a special guest judge (announced next week). Send us your best—we can’t wait to read what you’ve been working on!

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The Four Faced Liar @the4facedliar.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Submissions are now open for Issue 4 of the journal. Our guest judges will judge this special competition issue, and cash prizes are offered to winning writers. Send us your best work—we look forward to engaging with it. @munsterlitcentre.bsky.social @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social @writing.ie

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Shawn Breathes Books @shawnthebookmaniac.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Vibrating with language: Shawn Breathes Books reviews Irish writer Patrick Holloway's fabulous debut, The Language of Remembering youtu.be/PEQJZN0Mp6E?...

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The Four Faced Liar @the4facedliar.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

We’re thrilled to announce our guest judges for Issue 4 of The Four Faced Liar! Guest Judges: Mícheál McCann — Poetry Tim MacGabhann — Creative non-fiction Roisín O'Donnell — Short story Cathy Sweeney— Flash fiction

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epoquepress.bsky.social @epoquepress.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Great to see @hollowaywriter.bsky.social back on the road with his critically acclaimed debut novel, The Language of Remembering. Lots of opportunities to hear Patrick at festivals across Ireland. #books #booksky #bookrecommendations

List of festivals Patrick is appearing at

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hollowaywriter.bsky.social @hollowaywriter.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Since moving back home, it’s been so amazing being a spectator at these amazing festivals! A dream to be participating this year alongside such incredible writers! The Language of Remembering is on the road again! 🕺 @epoquepress.bsky.social @wcorklitfest.bsky.social #debutnovel #literaryfestival

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hollowaywriter.bsky.social @hollowaywriter.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Was delighted to speak to @jdisip.bsky.social about my debut novel. Lovely to see The Language of Remembering getting some attention state side! 🙌🏻#debutnovel #interview #literature #fiction @epoquepress.bsky.social

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hollowaywriter.bsky.social @hollowaywriter.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Am so delighted to be presenting The Language of Remembering at 2 events in Buenos Aires this weekend. First at Fahy Club this evening! Tomorrow at the International Book Fair Buenos Aires! #debutnovel @epoquepress.bsky.social @literatureireland.bsky.social

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Books Ireland @booksireland.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Patrick Holloway, author of The Language of Remembering, is our latest guest on Burning Books! 📻 He's smart, insightful & engaging (not unlike his debut) Find the full episode on all the usual places 📕 @hollowaywriter.bsky.social @epoquepress.bsky.social @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social

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Martin Doyle @martindoyle.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

The Language of Remembering by Patrick Holloway: An utterly readable book of real depth. An oddly original start and an ordinary enough family story unfold convincingly and enthrallingly, in rich, agile prose www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...

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The Language of Remembering by Patrick Holloway: An utterly readable book of real depth

An oddly original start and an ordinary enough family story unfold convincingly and enthrallingly, in rich, agile prose

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Malina @iridescentwords.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

"Yet you know, deep down, that these brief, incandescent moments are rare and will be rarer still, so you try to hold onto the words, the gestures, the lightness you feel as your mother swipes a hand in jest and laughs..." - Patrick Holloway.

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Malina @iridescentwords.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

"...turning her head and dabbing at the corner of her eyes. You want to sketch it so perfectly that it will serve you for months to come." - Patrick Holloway

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Sarah Davis-Goff @sarahdavisgoff.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

VERY excited for this event with debut authors Gethan Dick (forthcoming from us! Get ready for a GREAT prescient read) and Patrick Holloway - May 17th at 1pm, grab a ticket and treat yourself #WaterInTheDesertFireInTheNight

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To Begin at the Beginning | Gethan Dick & Patrick Holloway

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Jennifer McMahon @jmcm.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

The second Creative Community Sessions FREE online event of 2025 is happening on May 17th, and wow, do we have a great line-up for you: - Patrick Holloway - Gary Finnegan - Aisling Walsh - Brian Kirk Book your ticket now! www.creativecommunitysessions.com/p/book-your-...

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Book your free ticket for our May 17th event!

Four brilliant writers, four great talks!

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petersirr.bsky.social @petersirr.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Mary O'Donnell reviews Mary O'Malley, Patrick Holloway, Eilish Martin and a new anthology og young poets edited by Leanne Quinne for Dedalus Press: Poetry from Ireland. Lots of coffee needed ... www.buzzsprout.com/1162427/epis...

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77: Mary O’Donnell on new fiction and poetry - Books for Breakfast

On this episode we talk to poet novelist and critic Mary O’Donnell about Mary O’Malley’s The Shark Nursery, Patrick Holloway’s The Language of Remembering,  ! All’ ARME /? by Eilish Martin a...

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