Burning Books Ireland

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59: Caitríona Lally

October 14, 2026

Caitríona Lally has published two novels, Eggshells (2015) and Wunderland (2021). She won the Rooney Prize for Irish Literature in 2018 and a Lannan Literary Fellowship for Fiction in 2019. She was the inaugural Rooney Writer Fellow at the Trinity Long Room Hub in 2022, and was one of the 2024 A Post Book Awards 20 Best New Irish Writers. Her first memoir, Home Economics, is published by New Island.

58: John O’Donnell

June 29, 2026

John O’Donnell’s fiction has been published in Counterparts (The Stinging Fly Press), The Hennessy Book of Irish Fiction,  The Sunday Tribune,  The Sunday Independent, The Stinging Fly,  Books Ireland, The Irish Times, and RTÉ’s The Book on One.  Awards include the Hennessy Award for Emerging Fiction and Cúirt Festival of Literature New Writing Prize for Fiction. He has also published four poetry collections, the latest of which is Sunlight: New and Selected Poems (Dedalus Press, 2018). His l...

57: Niamh MacCabe

June 05, 2026

Niamh MacCabe tells Ruth McKee which books she would save if her house was on fire. Niamh Mac Cabe is an award-winning writer of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and hybrid prose. She's also a visual artist, and a lecturer on the Degree in Writing & Literature, the Degree in Performing Arts, and the Masters in Creative Practice programmes at ATU Sligo. Her debut short story collection Four Night Seas, is published by The Lilliput Press. 

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What is the email for Burning Books Ireland?

The publicly listed email for Burning Books Ireland: conor@headstuff.org.

How many listeners does Burning Books Ireland have?

Podseeker estimates Burning Books Ireland reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Burning Books Ireland?

Burning Books Ireland typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Published authors (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or hybrid prose) and well-known cultural figures, typically with awards, university/literary credentials, or recognized publishing credits. Common among recent guests: Published book(s) with an established press; Literary awards or shortlists (e.g., Dublin Literary Award, Markievicz Award); Academic or teaching roles in writing/literature (common among recent guests). Recent guests include Niamh MacCabe, Danielle McLaughlin, and Charleen Hurtubise.

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Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Burning Books Ireland cover?

Recent episodes cover Literature, Books, Authors, Irish Culture, and Writing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.