We’re thrilled to announce Julie Goo as the Irish language guest editor for HOWL New Irish Writing 26. Julie Goo is a bilingual poet and writer from Cork City whose work moves through languages, forms, and media. Her writing has been published widely and her debut poetry collection DÁNA was published by Coiscéim in 2021 under the name Julie Field. Julie’s work has reached audiences well beyond the page. Selected poems have been translated into English, German, and Italian, a

We’re delighted to share some very good news: Molly Twomey  and Gunnhildur Jónatansdóttir  are joining the HOWL 26 team working on English language poetry and fiction. Both are writers whose work and presence are important to the literary life of Cork, Ireland, and beyond. We’re grateful to have them reading alongside us, contributing their insight, and helping to shape HOWL 26. Molly Twomey grew up in Lismore, County Waterford, and now lives in Cork. She has two poetry colle

We’re delighted to announce that submissions for HOWL 26 will open from February 13 to February 23.

It is a privilege to put forward the following poets for the 2025 Forward Prize for Best Single Poem. With fifty-five remarkable...

HOWL New Irish Writing are thrilled to showcase the work of twelve poets with Poetry in the Park. This venture features twelve poems from...

At HOWL, we’ve always been about showcasing the best new writing Ireland has to offer—thoughtfully curated, passionately presented. With...

We'd love if you could join us on Saturday, Feb 22nd, at Cork City Library from 3:30pm to celebrate Ireland Reads Day with an abundance...

The Trustees of the Ireland Chair of Poetry have announced the winning submissions for the Ireland Chair of Poetry Pamphlet Series 2025....

HOWL is privileged to nominate the following writers for the 2024 Pushcart Prize. It was a very difficult decision to choose only six...

https://dublinbookfestival.com/event/leabharlann-beag-a-literary-journal-showcase/ HOWL are thrilled to showcase the writer Miriam...

Only one week left to submit your pamphlet! HOWL New Irish Writing is delighted to be involved in a project that celebrates emerging...

HOWL New Irish Writing is delighted to announce our partnership with ICOP in The Ireland Chair of Poetry Pamphlet Series. Submissions...

We are thrilled to announce the launch of HOWL 24 at Waterstones, Cork on Wednesday, October 2nd at 6:30pm. We hope you can attend and...

HOWL 23 at No Alibis Bookshop, Belfast If you would like to read what we have published previously, there are limited copies of HOWL 23...

HOWL New Irish Writing editor Lauren O'Donovan had the great fortune to be in conversation with Laura Cassidy from Banshee, Joanne...

We're honoured to nominate three poets published in HOWL 23 for the 2024 Forward Prize for Poetry. Congratulations to Eva H.D. for...

HOWL is delighted to announce that Thaddeus Ó Buachalla will be the Irish language editor for HOWL 24. We are exceptionally lucky to have...

We’re excited to enter another year of collaborating with UCC’s Creative Writing MA Work Experience program. This year, we’re fortunate...

On January 6th, 2024, the Irish Writers Centre celebrated Nollaig na mBan, showcasing the achievements of Irish women writers. The event,...

HOWL is honoured to nominate the following writers for the 2023 Pushcart Prize. We wish we could have nominated more! It was a very...