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My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell (Dylan Thomas Prize) The prize is awarded for the best published literary work in the English language written by an author aged 39 or under. Bryan Washington scooped the award last year for his debut short story collection LOT, “telling stories about the marginalised communities” in Houston in the US. The shortlist is revealed in March and the winner on May 13, the eve of International Dylan Thomas Day. Entertainment Newsletter From film and book reviews to music features and the best of TV and theatre, entertainment has you covered. Every Monday...

Raven Leilani's incisive new novel Luster takes a classic tale of suburban melodrama and renders it fierce and daring

A guide to the festivals (probably) taking place in Ireland in 2021 19 min read With optimism and caution, festival organisers are gaming out the scenarios and readying their events  for 2021. Things may change, but hopes are high for the return of live performance Normally right now we’d preview 2021’s festivals and cultural events. But after a year like no other, and ever-shifting goalposts, it’s difficult to predict what’ll be possible at various points in 2021. The resilience and hope of organisers programming and scenario planning despite all this is impressive and heartenin...

Aoife McMahon strolls out of her kitchen patio doors, across her back garden and into a shed, which she has converted with plywood, stone wool insulation and carpet tiles. This is her daily commute

How was it for you? Irish Examiner writer Eoghan O'Sullivan picks his highlights of 2020  Fontaines DC, Phoebe Bridgers and Doireann Ni Ghriofa feature in selections from what was a difficult year for the arts & culture sphere  2020 picks by Eoghan O'Sullivan (centre) include Marc Maron, Fontaines DC and Phoebe Bridgers. Wed, 23 Dec, 2020 - 16:55 Eoghan O’Sullivan Live music highlights: I was lucky to go to Fontaines DC's Rock Against Homelessness, which featured eight acts and made some €70,000 for charity, and the Choice Prize live event, which also featured eight short sets, within...