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Blackstaff Press Founded in 1971, Blackstaff Press is regarded as one of Ireland’s foremost publishers and is a leading publisher of quality Irish books.

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Our publishing programme is wide-ranging and diverse and embraces both fiction and non-fiction. We have published over 800 titles since Blackstaff was founded in 1971, covering a range of subjects including history, politics, cookery, memoir, sport, fiction, poetry and travel. Blackstaff receives generous assistance from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland to enable us to encourage, support and publish Irish writers and Irish literature. John Hewitt, Paul Durcan and Bernard McLaverty have all graced our list over the years and Glenn Patterson, Patricia Craig, Jason Johnson, Ciaran Carson and Éilís Ní Dhuibhne are just a few of the many writers in our current stable of authors. As of 28th April 2017 Blackstaff Press became part of the Colourpoint Group.

Tomorrow at 6.30pm! 👇
06/03/2025

Tomorrow at 6.30pm! 👇

Join Ruby Free at The Gilded Acorn Bookshop, London, on Friday 7 March, 6.30pm-8pm, as she shares stories from her book, 'Rathlin – A Wild Life'.

Rathlin Island, off the coast of Northern Ireland, is a place of rugged beauty, rich history, and extraordinary wildlife. In this evocative and deeply personal book, Ruby Free takes us on a journey through its changing seasons, its breathtaking landscapes, and its incredible bird and marine life.

Perfect for lovers of nature writing and memoir, 'Rathlin – A Wild' Life blends keen observation with heartfelt storytelling, offering a glimpse into island life like no other.

✨ What to Expect:
📖 A reading from Rathlin – A Wild Life
🎤 A conversation with Ruby Free
❓ Audience Q&A
📚 Book signing

Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a travel lover, or simply curious about life on one of Ireland’s most remote islands, this is an event not to be missed.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wild-spaces-with-ruby-free-tickets-1248161146589?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

06/03/2025
Vital Nutrition author and nutritionist, Jane McClenaghan, was on BBC Radio Ulster's The Afternoon Show yesterday talkin...
05/03/2025

Vital Nutrition author and nutritionist, Jane McClenaghan, was on BBC Radio Ulster's The Afternoon Show yesterday talking about brightening up our diet & making the most of seasonal food. Listen here👇

Anna chats to writer Jan Carson, who has brilliantly re-imagined The Velveteen Rabbit.

05/03/2025

Join award-winning nature writers, growers and advocates Kerri ní Dochartaigh and Ruby Free discussing the importance of community and creativity for personal and planetary health at Imagine. The Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics on Sunday 30th March at the Crescent Arts Centre. More info here 👇

https://imaginebelfast.com/event/writing-for-nature/

Join Ruby Free in conversation at Wayward Book Festival, Cornwall, on Monday 28th April. More info and tickets available...
05/03/2025

Join Ruby Free in conversation at Wayward Book Festival, Cornwall, on Monday 28th April. More info and tickets available on their website👇

https://waywardbookfestival.co.uk/ruby-free/

And we're live! Tickets for our second run of Wayward events are now available - find out more about them all on our website 🔥

Join Ruby Free at The Gilded Acorn Bookshop, London, on Friday 7 March, 6.30pm-8pm, as she shares stories from her book,...
27/02/2025

Join Ruby Free at The Gilded Acorn Bookshop, London, on Friday 7 March, 6.30pm-8pm, as she shares stories from her book, 'Rathlin – A Wild Life'.

Rathlin Island, off the coast of Northern Ireland, is a place of rugged beauty, rich history, and extraordinary wildlife. In this evocative and deeply personal book, Ruby Free takes us on a journey through its changing seasons, its breathtaking landscapes, and its incredible bird and marine life.

Perfect for lovers of nature writing and memoir, 'Rathlin – A Wild' Life blends keen observation with heartfelt storytelling, offering a glimpse into island life like no other.

✨ What to Expect:
📖 A reading from Rathlin – A Wild Life
🎤 A conversation with Ruby Free
❓ Audience Q&A
📚 Book signing

Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a travel lover, or simply curious about life on one of Ireland’s most remote islands, this is an event not to be missed.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wild-spaces-with-ruby-free-tickets-1248161146589?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Listen in on this remarkable podcast with our author Mary P.
26/02/2025

Listen in on this remarkable podcast with our author Mary P.

Mary Peters X Ciaran May 🎙️

Listen in on this remarkable podcast, hear Mary’s story but also how she is spending her time to help athletes and people around her reach their goals. ⭐️

Full link to the podcast in our bio 🔗

The WildX Podcast episode with Ruby Free is now live! "At such a young age, Ruby has achieved more than most and is a Co...
21/02/2025

The WildX Podcast episode with Ruby Free is now live!

"At such a young age, Ruby has achieved more than most and is a Conservation Biologist, Author, Activist and Farmer! Not only that, she has also lived on a remote island working for the RSPB and documented her adventures in the amazing book 'Rathlin, A Wild Life.'"

In this fantastic episode WildX talks all things conservation, following your dreams, community, storytelling, rewilding a farm in Northern Ireland and Puffins!

Listen in and enjoy the WildX Podcast:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/287UG9AXJH5DspOCOqE6iL?si=dWQ8ju6ZTwmEc06n3iApOQ

www.wildxphoto.co.uk

21/02/2025
Listen in to Q Radio today between 1 and 4pm to hear our author Mary Peters chatting to Jordan Arnold. 🎤📻Mary Peters Tru...
20/02/2025

Listen in to Q Radio today between 1 and 4pm to hear our author Mary Peters chatting to Jordan Arnold. 🎤📻

Mary Peters Trust

Listen in on tomorrow - Thursday 20th Feb to hear a great interview with Mary on Thursday by Jordan Arnold between 1pm and 4pm. 📻🎙️



After her incredible sold out autumn book tour, Ruby Free is back for another round of ramblings! She'll be scaling the ...
19/02/2025

After her incredible sold out autumn book tour, Ruby Free is back for another round of ramblings! She'll be scaling the length and breadth of Britain and Ireland to talk about nature, seabirds, community, storytelling and more. Hope to see you on tour!



Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen's Imagine. The Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics Hay Festival Rathlin Sound Festival Drumnaph Nature Reserve Red Sails Belfast Book Festival Edinburgh International Book FestivalElectric Picnic International Literature Festival Dublin

Ruby Free had such fun last night (I think we can tell!) at her sold out Q&A and creative writing workshop at the Seamus...
19/02/2025

Ruby Free had such fun last night (I think we can tell!) at her sold out Q&A and creative writing workshop at the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen's on behalf of NI Science Festival, talking all things storytelling, illustrating, rewilding, conversation and more.

This powerful documentary by Broadstone Films is showing tonight at 10.40pm on BBC One and on BBC iPlayer thereafterBase...
13/02/2025

This powerful documentary by Broadstone Films is showing tonight at 10.40pm on BBC One and on BBC iPlayer thereafter

Based on the documentary, our book 'Shooting the Darkness' highlights the incredible work and stories of these photographers who were thrust on to the front line of daily shooting, bombings and murders throughout the years of the Troubles.

https://blackstaffpress.com/shooting-the-darkness-9781780732398/

BBC News NI Pacemaker Press International

The 'A Force Like No Other' trilogy by Colin Breen tells the real stories of the RUC men and women who policed the Troub...
07/02/2025

The 'A Force Like No Other' trilogy by Colin Breen tells the real stories of the RUC men and women who policed the Troubles. Available now from blackstaffpress.com and local bookshops.

05/02/2025

Guy Warner & the late Ernie Cromie's 'Nutts Corner: In War and Peace' is the first book to reveal the full story of the famous airfield. It shares the history of the airfield, involving the , RN and and many early, long-gone airlines such as BEA, Silver City and BKS. Available now in print and as ebook:

https://colourpointbooks.com/product/nutts-corner-in-war-and-peace/

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Looking to replenish your #TBRpile? The team at Blackstaff have you covered: #ReadingRites by 🌏 Evelyn Conlon #SelectedStories by 📖 Eilis Ni Dhuibhne #MyStory by 🥇 Mary Peters Are all available now at: https://buff.ly/3uoiUsg @MaryPetersTrust @OxfordPublicity @GillHessLtd @Arts Council of Northern Ireland @Irish Writers Centre @Aosdana @Irish PEN @eilis.nidhuibhne

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🎄 There’s still time to get the people on your nice list a Ho-Ho-Homegrown story from Blackstaff Press! 🎁 #ReadingRites by 🌏 Evelyn Conlon #SelectedStories by 📖 Eilis Ni Dhuibhne #MyStory by 🥇 Mary Peters Are available now from all good bookshops. #Buylocal #Irishbookshops #choosebookshops

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🎄 There’s a Ho-Ho-Homegrown story for everyone at Blackstaff Press! 🎁 #ReadingRites by 🌏 Evelyn Conlon #SelectedStories by 📖 Eilis Ni Dhuibhne #MyStory by 🥇 Mary Peters Are all available now, along with many, many more, at: https://buff.ly/3uoiUsg

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‘She read a chapter every night and is fit and well.’ Our very own 🥇 Mary P. 🥇 on UTV News on the power of a good story. #MaryPetersMyStory is available now from Blackstaff Press : https://buff.ly/3ujecMu @MaryPetersTrust @GillHessLtd @OxfordPublicity

A moment that all football fans can relate to… Who’s missing from your collection? #FieldsofWonder Clackity Films

On George Best’s absence from the 1982 #WorldCup #FieldsOfWonder Clackity Films

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Tales from the 1982 World Cup 🏆⚽️

Tales from the 1982 #WorldCup. #FieldsofWonder Clackity Films

So, why the 1982 #WorldCup ? #FieldsofWonder Clackity Films

Another gift from the wonderful @Aspects team: a clip from the #BlackDreams launch as Reggie Chamberlain-King and Ian McDonald talk about and read from the book. Copies of which are available now at: https://bit.ly/39yWneu

Unable to make it to the launch of #BlackDreams at the end of last year? Then our belated gift to you is this wonderful clip of Reggie Chamberlain-King and Moyra Donaldson at Aspects Literary Festival as they talk about and read from the book Copies of which are available now at: https://bit.ly/39yWneu

#StandUpSpeakOut by Monica McWilliams was officially launched today at the Linen Hall Library – here’s a small snippet from the event for anyone who missed it! https://bit.ly/3DO27yQ

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