Máiría Cahill grew up steeped in the traditions of Irish republicanism and the shadowy world of the IRA: her great-uncle Joe was one of the main founders of the Provisional IRA and her grandfather was Gerry Adams’s mentor in the republican movement. From an early age she seemed destined for a glittering career within the […]
Join us for a truly amazing event with Carl Frampton in the Europa Hotel, Belfast on Saturday 30th September at 7pm. Ticket Price £22.50 includes a SIGNED copy of Carl's AutobiographyBelfast’s Carl ‘The Jackal’ Frampton MBE is no ordinary boxer. One of only three fighters from the British Isles to be named the Ring Magazine Fighter […]
Join us for an evening to celebrate the launch of the writer, artist and naturalist Michael Viney's book, "Michael Viney's Natural World" The event will be hosted by Michael Longley, who has written the introduction to this beautiful new publication. Michael Longley will be talking about Michael Viney's work, and reading from his own poetry on […]
Book Event: Bryan Moriarty - Sounds Like Fun Join us for an evening with Bryan Moriarty as we celebrate his debut novel Sounds Like Fun. Date and time Thu, 12 Oct 2023 18:00 - 19:30 No Alibis Bookstore 83 Botanic Avenue Belfast BT7 1JL Book your FREE tickets here Meet Eoin. Eoin is doing great. […]
Join us to celebrate the launch of Susannah Dickey's debut poetry collection, ISDAL. The event will be hosted by local poet Sacha White. About ISDAL: Shortlisted for the 2023 Forward Prize for Best First Collection The much-anticipated debut poetry collection from acclaimed novelist Susannah Dickey, on the subject of our cultural obsession with true crime. […]
Join us as two exciting novelists discuss their new works centred around LGBTQ+ themes as part of the Belfast International Arts Festival. K Patrick is a writer based in Scotland. In 2023, they were named an Observer Best Debut Novelist and were selected as one of Granta’s Best of Young British Novelists. They were runner […]
EVENT CANCELLED. PLEASE CONTACT BIAF THROUGH LINK BELOW TO ARRANGE A REFUND Two of the most exciting debut novelists of 2023 come together to discuss their works and influences as part of the Belfast International Arts Festival. Jacqueline Crooks grew up in 70s and 80s Southall, part of London’s migrant community carving out a space through […]
Join us for an evening with eminent human rights barrister Dr Keina Yoshida, as part of the Belfast International Arts Festival. In Keina Yoshida’s book, written alongside fellow human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson, How Many More Women: The silencing of women by the law and how to stop it she examines the broken systems and […]
Join us for an evening with Rachel Connolly and Nicole Flattery as part of the Belfast International Arts Festival. Belfast writer Rachel Connolly’s Lazy City is an electrifying debut set in Northern Ireland exploring dysfunctional relationships, love and heartbreak as a young woman grieves the loss of her best friend. She has written for The […]
EVENT CANCELLED An Evening With Liam Brady Europa Hotel Belfast Friday 3rd November 7pm
Take a visually stunning journey through humankind's history with globally renowned artist and internationally bestselling author, Oliver Jeffers, as he examines our shared motivations for existence in his first illustrated book aimed at an adult audience, BEGIN AGAIN: The Story of How We Got Here and Where We Might Go. This is a ticketed event […]
Join us for an evening with Michael Mansfield K.C. to celebrate the launch of his new book, The Power in the People : How We Can Change The World. Barrister Michael Mansfield, KC, has spent his career fighting injustice, persecution and corruption. And be it the Birmingham Six, Bloody Sunday, Stephen Lawrence, the Marchioness, Hillsborough or […]