Ulster-Scots Writing Competition 2026
3rd July 2026
EVERYBODY KENS A WEE BIT O’ ULSTER-SCOTS AND THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO GET CREATIVE WITH IT! With the support
EVERYBODY KENS A WEE BIT O’ ULSTER-SCOTS AND THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO GET CREATIVE WITH IT! With the support
In the modern world, ‘glory’ tends to be viewed as a zero-sum game won or lost by individuals. The ancient
The 236th Annual General Meeting of the Linen Hall Library (Belfast Library and Society for Promoting Knowledge) will be held
The Linen Hall Charity Bookshop has officially reopened in its new home on the corner of Rosemary Street and Lombard
Born in 1926, Mary Beckett is regarded as one of Belfast’s finest writers. Widely acclaimed for her novels and short
From left to right: Julie Andrews – Director of The Linen Hall, Maria McManus – Poet, Emma Little-Pengelly – Deputy
Island of Many Voices – Guest Writer ‘A world exclusive’, we called it. I was delighted to get the
Island of Many Voices – Guest Writer What a wonderful way to spend an hour on a Saturday morning.
Island of Many Voices – Guest Writer The writer participants in Island of Many Voices are very engaged and
The Linen Hall library hosted a public talk on the Hillsborough Law On 4th February 2026. This historic new law
Island of Many Voices – Guest Writer Fiona’s questions and those that followed from the writers were invaluable in
February is the month of grand romantic gestures, flowers, expensive dinners, and the odd sparkly ring. However, some of the
