Nobel prize-winning poet Seamus Heaney is one of a number of leading figures from various sections of Irish life who will work to support Ireland's book publishing industry in the future, reports the Irish Independent.

The new advisory committee has been organised by the Irish Book Publishers' Association (Cle), which will hold...

Industry insiders say that despite reports to the contrary, the market for books in Ireland is thriving, reports the Irish Independent. Speaking ahead of this weekend's Dublin Book Festival, Sean O Cearnaigh, president of the Irish Book Publishing Association, said that the market was alive and well.

"It's certainly in a...

Before the Booksellers Association Irish Branch Conference takes place on 29th February, it is an apt time to ponder which way the Irish market is going and how it may fare in the face of a cooler economic climate in 2008.

Eason and Hughes & Hughes remain the dominant Irish booksellers for now. At a recent Eason presentation, I was...

W H Smith, the stationery and book retailer, could open branches in train stations and airports in Ireland and Scandinavia as it looks to expand beyond the UK, reports the Telegraph. Kate Swann, the retailer's chief executive, said that international expansion is an option for the chain, which yesterday reported Christmas trading ahead of...