Irish PEN was delighted to host a reading by Hugo Hamilton last month. The renowned author read from his new book Hand in the Fire. He spoke of the challenges of fictionalising and noted the theme of the outsider and acceptance within a culture recurs in his work. We learned too that the wonderful photo [...]

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Speech by Chairperson Anne Le Marquand Hartigan at AGM Irish PEN 13th May 2010.
Good evening everyone, you are all very welcome. We have had a good year in Pen with many enjoyable and unique evenings with contributions from wonderful writers, but first, I must thank those who helped so much to make this possible. We [...]

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The AGM of Irish PEN takes place at 7 p.m. on Thursday 13 May at the United Arts Club, after which Hugo Hamilton will be reading from, and talking about, his latest book.
We appeal to all members to attend the AGM. Several committee members are leaving the committee and Irish PEN cannot continue to serve Irish [...]

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Arts & the Economy Debate
By Caroline Brady
The burning topic of the Arts and the Economy, the Irish Pen debate exploring the role and vital contribution of the Irish arts to the national economy, had rebellious attendees out in their droves on April 15th 2010 at the United Arts Club. 
A panel of experts, Aidan Burke, Operations [...]

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The Big Debate
The Arts and the Economy
When?        Thursday 15th April 2010 at 8pm.
Where?      United Arts Club, 3 Upper Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2.
Irish PEN, in association with Dublin City Arts 0ffice, is delighted to announce its forthcoming debate on the Arts and the Economy.
Panellists are:
Aidan Burke, Operations Director with the Arts Council.
Claire Doody, Project Manager for [...]

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