Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann
@irishpen.bsky.social
Defending readers and writers. A partner of PEN International.
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Hello! We are Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann, an all-island body in Ireland.
We:
promote literature in and about Ireland;
defend worldwide the right of writers to responsible freedom of expression as defined in the PEN Charter;
foster international understanding through the appreciation of literature.
We:
promote literature in and about Ireland;
defend worldwide the right of writers to responsible freedom of expression as defined in the PEN Charter;
foster international understanding through the appreciation of literature.
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Scottish PEN’s annual Naomi Mitchison Lecture for 2025, “The Menace of Hope at the Back of Life: Practical Philosophies of Protest, Permaculture, and the Pen” – will be delivered by Professor Alison Phipps at the University of Glasgow on 11 December.
November 26, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Scottish PEN’s annual Naomi Mitchison Lecture for 2025, “The Menace of Hope at the Back of Life: Practical Philosophies of Protest, Permaculture, and the Pen” – will be delivered by Professor Alison Phipps at the University of Glasgow on 11 December.
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More than 1,800 banned titles in the 2023–2024 school year contained sex-related content. In a new interview, bestselling YA author @malindalo.bsky.social explains the necessity of reading those works in full before considering pulling them from shelves: pen.org/malinda-lo-i...
Uneasy About Sexual Content in a YA Novel? ‘Read the Whole Book,’ Urges Author Malinda Lo
“That’s why there is sexuality in my books: because it is part of life. There’s no nefarious purpose,” says author Malinda Lo.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
More than 1,800 banned titles in the 2023–2024 school year contained sex-related content. In a new interview, bestselling YA author @malindalo.bsky.social explains the necessity of reading those works in full before considering pulling them from shelves: pen.org/malinda-lo-i...
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This year, you can follow along LIVE, as the An Post Irish Book Awards are going to be live-streamed. You can be in on all the action and watch as each winner is announced.
Starting TOMORROW AT 9PM!
WATCH HERE: www.youtube.com/user/AnPostIRE
Starting TOMORROW AT 9PM!
WATCH HERE: www.youtube.com/user/AnPostIRE
November 26, 2025 at 5:25 PM
This year, you can follow along LIVE, as the An Post Irish Book Awards are going to be live-streamed. You can be in on all the action and watch as each winner is announced.
Starting TOMORROW AT 9PM!
WATCH HERE: www.youtube.com/user/AnPostIRE
Starting TOMORROW AT 9PM!
WATCH HERE: www.youtube.com/user/AnPostIRE
Dublin poets! Come join us together with @englishpen.bsky.social & The Seamus Heaney Estate for the announcement of the PEN Heaney Prize 2025. @nlireland.bsky.social Monday 1st December - details for booking below 👇👇🏾👇🏼👇🏿👇🏼
Together with @irishpen.bsky.social & the Estate of Seamus Heaney, we’re delighted to announce the PEN Heaney Prize 2025 shortlist. The winner will be announced on 1 December at a ceremony held at @nlireland.bsky.social.
Find out more & book now ⤵️
www.englishpen.org/posts/news/p...
Find out more & book now ⤵️
www.englishpen.org/posts/news/p...
PEN Heaney Prize 2025 shortlist - News & Events - English PEN
English PEN announces the six shortlisted titles for the PEN Heaney Prize 2025
www.englishpen.org
November 26, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Dublin poets! Come join us together with @englishpen.bsky.social & The Seamus Heaney Estate for the announcement of the PEN Heaney Prize 2025. @nlireland.bsky.social Monday 1st December - details for booking below 👇👇🏾👇🏼👇🏿👇🏼
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And here's the PEN/Heaney Prize 2025 shortlist!
We at Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann are delighted to partner once more with @englishpen.bsky.social and the Estate of Seamus Heaney.
The winner will be announced on 1 December at a ceremony at @nlireland.bsky.social National Library of Ireland.
We at Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann are delighted to partner once more with @englishpen.bsky.social and the Estate of Seamus Heaney.
The winner will be announced on 1 December at a ceremony at @nlireland.bsky.social National Library of Ireland.
Together with @irishpen.bsky.social & the Estate of Seamus Heaney, we’re delighted to announce the PEN Heaney Prize 2025 shortlist. The winner will be announced on 1 December at a ceremony held at @nlireland.bsky.social.
Find out more & book now ⤵️
www.englishpen.org/posts/news/p...
Find out more & book now ⤵️
www.englishpen.org/posts/news/p...
PEN Heaney Prize 2025 shortlist - News & Events - English PEN
English PEN announces the six shortlisted titles for the PEN Heaney Prize 2025
www.englishpen.org
October 23, 2025 at 9:58 AM
And here's the PEN/Heaney Prize 2025 shortlist!
We at Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann are delighted to partner once more with @englishpen.bsky.social and the Estate of Seamus Heaney.
The winner will be announced on 1 December at a ceremony at @nlireland.bsky.social National Library of Ireland.
We at Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann are delighted to partner once more with @englishpen.bsky.social and the Estate of Seamus Heaney.
The winner will be announced on 1 December at a ceremony at @nlireland.bsky.social National Library of Ireland.
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#Georgia: We condemn the sentencing of former PEN Georgia president Paata Shamugia to 5 days in prison for taking part in peaceful protests and urge the authorities to uphold fundamental rights.
www.interpressnews.ge/ka/article/8...
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პოეტ პაატა შამუგიას 5-დღიანი ადმინისტრაციული პატიმრობა შეეფარდა
თბილისის საქალაქო სასამართლომ პოეტი, პაატა შამუგია ადმინისტრაციულ სამართალდამრღვევად ცნო.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:23 AM
#Georgia: We condemn the sentencing of former PEN Georgia president Paata Shamugia to 5 days in prison for taking part in peaceful protests and urge the authorities to uphold fundamental rights.
www.interpressnews.ge/ka/article/8...
www.interpressnews.ge/ka/article/8...
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We’ve joined @englishpen.bsky.social’s campaign: PENWrites x Day of the Imprisoned Writer.Bookshops: take part in the letter-writing campaign on 15 November in solidarity with imprisoned writers around the world.
Find out more: www.englishpen.org/posts/campai...
Find out more: www.englishpen.org/posts/campai...
November 10, 2025 at 12:23 PM
We’ve joined @englishpen.bsky.social’s campaign: PENWrites x Day of the Imprisoned Writer.Bookshops: take part in the letter-writing campaign on 15 November in solidarity with imprisoned writers around the world.
Find out more: www.englishpen.org/posts/campai...
Find out more: www.englishpen.org/posts/campai...
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@scottishpen.bsky.social @irishpen.bsky.social @englishpen.bsky.social @penmena.bsky.social @rickyballboy.bsky.social @ruthaylett.bsky.social
Omar El Akkad spoke after winning the 2025 National Book Award for nonfiction for “One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This,” his book on the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. He accepted the award at a gala in New York City this week.
November 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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This is journalist, Furkan Karabay, 29 yrs old who has been held in pre-trial detention in Turkey since May 2025, charged with insulting his president in his news reports. His next trial is 2nd December & he faces 6-15 years in prison if sentenced. We call for his release. Please repost for Furkan.
November 26, 2025 at 11:42 AM
This is journalist, Furkan Karabay, 29 yrs old who has been held in pre-trial detention in Turkey since May 2025, charged with insulting his president in his news reports. His next trial is 2nd December & he faces 6-15 years in prison if sentenced. We call for his release. Please repost for Furkan.
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Today marks 97 months since the brutal assassination of #DaphneCaruanaGalizia in #Malta
97 months without full justice for her killing.
Scottish PEN continues to fight for #JusticeForDaphne
#JournalismIsNotACrime
@peninternational.bsky.social @irishpen.bsky.social @englishpen.bsky.social
97 months without full justice for her killing.
Scottish PEN continues to fight for #JusticeForDaphne
#JournalismIsNotACrime
@peninternational.bsky.social @irishpen.bsky.social @englishpen.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Today marks 97 months since the brutal assassination of #DaphneCaruanaGalizia in #Malta
97 months without full justice for her killing.
Scottish PEN continues to fight for #JusticeForDaphne
#JournalismIsNotACrime
@peninternational.bsky.social @irishpen.bsky.social @englishpen.bsky.social
97 months without full justice for her killing.
Scottish PEN continues to fight for #JusticeForDaphne
#JournalismIsNotACrime
@peninternational.bsky.social @irishpen.bsky.social @englishpen.bsky.social
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Our Vice President @lizzie4.bsky.social is one of over 20 pro-Palestine activists in Scotland arrested under the Terrorism Act since the proscription of Palestine Action.
Scottish PEN stands in solidarity with Lizzie, her comrades, & condemns the proscription.
www.theferret.scot/palestine-pr...
Scottish PEN stands in solidarity with Lizzie, her comrades, & condemns the proscription.
www.theferret.scot/palestine-pr...
Gaza protestors across Scotland are waiting to know if they'll be prosecuted as terrorists – a photo essay
Photographer Rayna Carruthers has been documenting pro-Palestine protests in Scotland for two years, particularly in recent months, following the proscription of Palestine Action by the UK Government.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Our Vice President @lizzie4.bsky.social is one of over 20 pro-Palestine activists in Scotland arrested under the Terrorism Act since the proscription of Palestine Action.
Scottish PEN stands in solidarity with Lizzie, her comrades, & condemns the proscription.
www.theferret.scot/palestine-pr...
Scottish PEN stands in solidarity with Lizzie, her comrades, & condemns the proscription.
www.theferret.scot/palestine-pr...
Looking forward to @irishpen.bsky.social event @dublinbookfest.bsky.social It will be incredible to hear İlhan Sami Çomak read his poetry in person.
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Day of the Imprisoned Writer - LAST TICKETS REMAINING - Dublin Book Festival
İlhan Sami Çomak is an award-winning and internationally regarded Kurdish poet who was imprisoned in Istanbul for 30 years, before finally being released in 2024. This year, to mark the Day of the Imp...
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November 8, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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Looking forward to @irishpen.bsky.social event @dublinbookfest.bsky.social It will be incredible to hear İlhan Sami Çomak read his poetry in person.
dublinbookfestival.com/event/day-of...
dublinbookfestival.com/event/day-of...
Day of the Imprisoned Writer - LAST TICKETS REMAINING - Dublin Book Festival
İlhan Sami Çomak is an award-winning and internationally regarded Kurdish poet who was imprisoned in Istanbul for 30 years, before finally being released in 2024. This year, to mark the Day of the Imp...
dublinbookfestival.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Looking forward to @irishpen.bsky.social event @dublinbookfest.bsky.social It will be incredible to hear İlhan Sami Çomak read his poetry in person.
dublinbookfestival.com/event/day-of...
dublinbookfestival.com/event/day-of...
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Join us at our Festival Hub where Claire Gleeson and June O’Sullivan will be in conversation with Sophie Grenham about their beautifully written and deeply affecting debuts exploring resilience and hope in the most challenging of times 🎟️ bit.ly/4oFBS4C
October 27, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Join us at our Festival Hub where Claire Gleeson and June O’Sullivan will be in conversation with Sophie Grenham about their beautifully written and deeply affecting debuts exploring resilience and hope in the most challenging of times 🎟️ bit.ly/4oFBS4C
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I've really enjoyed reading Assembling Ailish and The Marriage Vendetta. I'll be interviewing their authors Sharon Guard and Caroline Madden on Sat 8th Nov at 2pm in Ballyogan Library for @dublinbookfest.bsky.social
Do join us! Tickets are free
dublinbookfestival.com/event/what-l...
Do join us! Tickets are free
dublinbookfestival.com/event/what-l...
October 27, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I've really enjoyed reading Assembling Ailish and The Marriage Vendetta. I'll be interviewing their authors Sharon Guard and Caroline Madden on Sat 8th Nov at 2pm in Ballyogan Library for @dublinbookfest.bsky.social
Do join us! Tickets are free
dublinbookfestival.com/event/what-l...
Do join us! Tickets are free
dublinbookfestival.com/event/what-l...
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Incredible programme of events next Thursday at @dublincityuni.bsky.social
Grab your tickets now: dublinbookfestival.com/event/class-...
@sarahgilmartin.bsky.social @colmkeegan.bsky.social @cliodhnabhreatnach.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social
Grab your tickets now: dublinbookfestival.com/event/class-...
@sarahgilmartin.bsky.social @colmkeegan.bsky.social @cliodhnabhreatnach.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social
Class Acts: Equality, Connection and Belonging - Dublin Book Festival
Curated in partnership with DCU Cultural Arts Officer Marcella Bannon and Arts Council Writer in Residence Sarah Gilmartin. A day-long event that highlights writers who illuminate often underrepresen...
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October 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Incredible programme of events next Thursday at @dublincityuni.bsky.social
Grab your tickets now: dublinbookfestival.com/event/class-...
@sarahgilmartin.bsky.social @colmkeegan.bsky.social @cliodhnabhreatnach.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social
Grab your tickets now: dublinbookfestival.com/event/class-...
@sarahgilmartin.bsky.social @colmkeegan.bsky.social @cliodhnabhreatnach.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social
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Join us Saturday 8 November at @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social for this panel discussion with Gustav Parker Hibbett, Sam Furlong, Sophie White and Molly Twomey, as they explore writing the body 🎟️ bit.ly/3WqJOL1
October 29, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Join us Saturday 8 November at @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social for this panel discussion with Gustav Parker Hibbett, Sam Furlong, Sophie White and Molly Twomey, as they explore writing the body 🎟️ bit.ly/3WqJOL1
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This Friday, we gather for No One Is Guaranteed Safety, a vigil in front of the Mexican Embassy in London honouring journalists murdered or disappeared in Mexico.
Join us on the day or RSVP here: forms.gle/P3gobp2aVxtU...
#NoOneIsGuaranteedSafety
Join us on the day or RSVP here: forms.gle/P3gobp2aVxtU...
#NoOneIsGuaranteedSafety
October 29, 2025 at 11:31 AM
This Friday, we gather for No One Is Guaranteed Safety, a vigil in front of the Mexican Embassy in London honouring journalists murdered or disappeared in Mexico.
Join us on the day or RSVP here: forms.gle/P3gobp2aVxtU...
#NoOneIsGuaranteedSafety
Join us on the day or RSVP here: forms.gle/P3gobp2aVxtU...
#NoOneIsGuaranteedSafety
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Where are the "Israel breaks ceasefire again" headlines?
Why don't the BBC, Guardian etc, have this image on their front pages?
"18 members of the Abu Dalal family — mostly women and children — were killed after Israel bombed their home in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza last night."
Why don't the BBC, Guardian etc, have this image on their front pages?
"18 members of the Abu Dalal family — mostly women and children — were killed after Israel bombed their home in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza last night."
October 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Where are the "Israel breaks ceasefire again" headlines?
Why don't the BBC, Guardian etc, have this image on their front pages?
"18 members of the Abu Dalal family — mostly women and children — were killed after Israel bombed their home in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza last night."
Why don't the BBC, Guardian etc, have this image on their front pages?
"18 members of the Abu Dalal family — mostly women and children — were killed after Israel bombed their home in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza last night."
We're delighted to have you on board, Declan @declanmeade.bsky.social - and we echo your suggestion. Join us!
Happy to have recently joined the board of Irish PEN and would encourage more writers to become members. Find out more here:
irishpen.com/become-a-mem...
irishpen.com/become-a-mem...
October 30, 2025 at 8:09 AM
We're delighted to have you on board, Declan @declanmeade.bsky.social - and we echo your suggestion. Join us!