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Word of the Week Competition!
Hi all, We said we'd kick off the new year with a submission opportunity! We're looking for article submissions, based around unique words . Selected articles may be included in the next edition of Basil McBride’s Word of the Week . To get an idea of what we are looking for, read some of the sample WOTW articles here . Your submission can be any length, should ideally be lighthearted in tone, and must be submitted by January 31st . Submission Guidelines. 1. Deadline is Janua
Gareth Cummins
Jan 62 min read


A singular legacy left by a legendary Irish poet
Hi all, Lee Sheridan here. Just a few updates to share with you. This is an exciting time to be a Pat Ingoldsby fan. I've been invited to read at the launch of Pat's latest work, a posthumous collection titled Out of the Blue... Pink , which has been compiled by Vivienne Baillie and features 300 unpublished poems. The book will be launched in Chapters Book Store on the 30th of October at 7 p.m. Also at the launch will be Jan Brierton , Steve O'Toole , and Brush Shiels of Sk
Gareth Cummins
Oct 25, 20252 min read


Donation Rewards - Pat Ingoldsby Album
One Good Sparkle - Album Cover Hello all, Just a quick update regarding our campaign to raise money for One Good Sparkle , a spoken word album based on the poetry of Pat Ingoldsby. As mentioned in our previous blog, we are looking for €6000 to produce this album. We are now adding the option to receive a reward for your donation. There is the option to pre-order a physical copy of the album. To pre-order a CD, please visit our shop here: DISCLAIMER : By pre-ordering this item
Gareth Cummins
Oct 13, 20251 min read


Call to Arms! Pat Ingoldsby Album
One Good Sparkle Hi there, Lee Sheridan from Luain Press here. Established in 2022, we promote the work of emerging artists and writers. Though we tend to focus on written poetry, we also believe in the power and beauty of the spoken word. Pat Ingoldsby (25 August 1942 – 1 March 2025) was an Irish poet and television presenter. He initiated and hosted children's television shows that became hugely popular, performed his poems in venues throughout Ireland, wrote plays for the
Gareth Cummins
Oct 9, 20252 min read


Final Call! 'Meenuiscebán' Auditions!
We'd like to extend our thanks to those who came to the Community Centre in Letterkenny for the auditions of our radio adaptation of...
Gareth Cummins
Aug 6, 20252 min read


Poetry Lovers, We Need You!
A message from writer, Vivienne Baillie... "This project has been a long long time in the making. I told Pat about it months before he...
Gareth Cummins
Jul 29, 20252 min read


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 8, 20251 min read


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 23, 20252 min read


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 24, 20251 min read


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 14, 20252 min read


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 9, 20251 min read


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 19, 20251 min read


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 31, 20251 min read


'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 21, 20252 min read


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 24, 20252 min read


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 7, 20252 min read


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


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


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


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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