Aoife Rooney

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Author Elaine Feeney: ‘I fell off the stage at the New York Poetry Festival. I also fell on my wedding day — and fell off the altar at my first communion’The Galway writer on embarrassing moments, being impulsive, and her Booker Prize predictionElaine Feeney. Photo: Julia Dunin Elaine Feeney is a novelist and playwright from Athenry, Co Galway. Her 2023 book How To Build A Boat was longlisted for the Booker Prize. She lives in Galway with her husband and two sons. What’s your earliest memory?

1 week ago | independent.ie | Aoife Rooney

Author Elaine Feeney: ‘I feel off the stage at the New York Poetry Festival. I also fell on my wedding day — and fell off the altar at my first communion’The Galway writer on embarrassing moments, being impulsive, and her Booker Prize predictionElaine Feeney. Photo: Julia Dunin Elaine Feeney is a novelist and playwright from Athenry, Co Galway. Her 2023 book How To Build A Boat was longlisted for the Booker Prize. She lives in Galway with her husband and two sons. What’s your earliest memory?

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Aoife Rooney

Read it: The country boasts many impressive literature festivals, punching way beyond its cultural weight. The Hinterland Festival of Literature and Arts in Kells, Co Meath, sits proudly among them, and has recently announced its programme of events taking place from June 26-29. Between John Banville and Laura Marlowe, the annual Type Trail art installation series, and much-loved Lit Crawl, it is the perfect weekend for those looking to immerse themselves in the world of books and ideas.

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Aoife Rooney

Sharon Shannon: ‘What Kneecap are doing is really fantastic. They are heroes. Everyone should be doing the same — they can’t cancel us all’The trad musician on her worst gig, factory farming and receiving disturbing fan mailSharon Shannon is a traditional Irish musician from Co Clare. She lives in Salthill in Galway with her three dogs and six cats. What’s your earliest memory?

3 weeks ago | independent.ie | Aoife Rooney

Sinead Keary The Label has just launched its latest collection. With everything from double denim to satin co-ords, the range is perfect for all your summer socialising outfits. Keary herself offers a personal shopping experience helped by her extensive background as a personal shopper. With her existing store in Kildare Village and the newer location in Dundrum Town Centre, the clothes can be admired in person before choosing what will no doubt be a staple in your wardrobe for years to come.