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New work "Villains" by Ballinamore author Jane Gilheaney Barry chosen to feature in an anthology of short stories by Australian publisher.

Carrigallen author, Kevin McManus is delighted to have signed a three-book publishing deal with UK publishers, Spellbound books.

For each anniversary until 1936, Rita Muldoon took out two memorial notices — one in her own name and one on behalf of her four children. Both would refer to Dr. M.P. Muldoon “who was shot at Mohill, Co. Leitrim.”

The launch of 'The Murder of Dr. Muldoon' by authors Ken Boyle and Tim Desmond took place in Ballinamore Library recently and Leitrim Observer photographer Willie Donnellan was on hand to document the occasion.

Mary Guckian, of Kiltoghert and Ringsend, Dublin will be reading at the Poetry Ireland Headquarters, on Thursday, May 2 for Poetry Day Ireland.

Carrick-on-Shannon author Joanna Scott has published Words of Truth, an eclectic mixture of poetry available in paperback and kindle.

Those lucky enough to be present in The Glens Centre, Manorhamilton last Friday, February 1 were treated to a night that will go down in folklore…

Leitrim's modern new generation poet Stephen Murphy launches his book From the Sea Hound in The Glens Centre, Manorhamilton this Friday, February 1 at 8pm.

Kevin Barry reads his short story "The Coast of Leitrim" about a lonely Irish man falls in love with a Polish woman after meeting her in a café.

“New Blood” is the title of the new book by Carrigallen author Kevin McManus.

If you are you aged between 14 and 18 years and have penned a poem or a short story, the Carrick-on-Shannon Wild Words Children’s Book Festival is looking to hear from you.

Under the Red Winter Sky, the latest novel by Leitrim author, Kevin McManus has won an award for Best Crime Novel.