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A Message From Andy Porter...
Rhyme, Rhythm and Spoken Word! Neighbour's Got a New Hot Tub Book Launch At the Barrow Pavilion, July 24th 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Some of...
Gareth Cummins
Jul 81 min read
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July News and Updates!
Dear subscribers, we've a few things going on at the moment that we thought we'd make you aware of, in case you didn't hear already......
Gareth Cummins
Jun 232 min read
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The Winding Stair Bookshop
The Winding Stair Bookshop and Café In the context of the Dublin literary scene, I hold the Winding Stair Bookshop in the same regard as...
Gareth Cummins
May 241 min read
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Subs Open! 12/5/25 - 30/6/25
Submissions Open! If you're thinking of submitting to us, here are some things to keep in mind: We are looking for completed manuscripts ...
Gareth Cummins
May 142 min read
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Truth & Other Dramas
Cover of 'Truth & Other Dramas' by James Anthony "Deeply observant, James writes, in detail, of moments we all have but rarely see. This...
Gareth Cummins
May 91 min read
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Maynooth Market and Other News
Luain Press' Stall at Maynooth Market This has been a busy month for Luain Press! On the 12/4/25 we opened our stall at the Maynooth...
Gareth Cummins
Apr 191 min read
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LUAINA Launch
LUAINA is available to purchase from luainpress.com and will be launched on Thursday April 24th in the Georgian Function room in the...
Gareth Cummins
Mar 311 min read
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'Orpheus' Album Review by Lee Sheridan
Orpheus Album Cover "Clerkin's album is a bolt of exultation, packed with songs that are catchy, feel-good and lush with hope." Luke...
Gareth Cummins
Feb 212 min read
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Big Things in 2025...
Luain Press has a busy year ahead. We have at least three books that we're planning on releasing this year; if you'd like to find out...
Gareth Cummins
Jan 242 min read
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Our 3rd Birthday...
To celebrate our 3rd birthday, we're releasing a new edition of our first title - St George's Day . The cover of this edition has been...
Gareth Cummins
Jan 72 min read
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Lee Sheridan: Some notes on 'Monuments'
"Ultimately, the collection, and our ideals, are shams." We have recently released a new edition of Monuments & Other Poems . Some of the...
Gareth Cummins
Dec 8, 20241 min read
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Submission Guidelines - Poetry Pamphlet Competition
If you're thinking of entering our Poetry Pamphlet Competition, here's what we're looking for/some things to keep in mind: A collection...
Gareth Cummins
Nov 7, 20242 min read
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Book Launch - Constellations
To order your copy, click below: Book launch of Constellations by Michelle Bosonnett! When? Saturday, Nov 23rd at 2 p.m. Where? Finglas...
Gareth Cummins
Nov 5, 20241 min read
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Become a Luainatic!
For €3 a month you will become privileged in the following ways... 1) Become a close friend on Instagram - get access to exclusive...
Gareth Cummins
Oct 29, 20241 min read
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'Reverie' - Flash Fiction
'Reverie' by Lee Sheridan came joint-second in The Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter's Flash Fiction Competition on the 19/10/24. The...
Gareth Cummins
Oct 20, 20242 min read
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HEANEY NIGHT - 1/10/24
Our October Poetry Club meeting will take place in the Maynooth Community Library on the 1st of October from 6 to 7 p.m. This meeting...
Gareth Cummins
Sep 25, 20241 min read
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New Title Coming Soon! Constellations
With mystic vision and lyrical grace, Michelle Bosonnett helps us to transcend the boundaries of everyday life, reinvigorating its...
Gareth Cummins
Sep 9, 20241 min read
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We're Back, Baby...
After a two month hiatus, the Luain Press Poetry Club is back! Bring your friends, family and favourite poetry as we meet monthly to...
Gareth Cummins
Aug 13, 20241 min read
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Magic in the Mundane - Winning Poetry Album
The long awaited poetry album 'Magic in the Mundane' by @wildflowergirl81 (Michelle Bosonnett) is here! Michelle was the winner of the...
Gareth Cummins
Jul 7, 20241 min read
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Back From The Dead - The Poetry's Dead Podcast
I remember watching Adam McKay's The Big Short. One of the main things that stood out to me from that movie was the following quote,...
Gareth Cummins
Jun 15, 20242 min read
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