Mary Beckett: A Belfast Woman
23rd March 2026
Born in 1926, Mary Beckett is regarded as one of Belfast’s finest writers. Widely acclaimed for her novels and short
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
THE CAMPAIGN FOR CIVIL RIGHTS IN NORTHERN IRELAND The Linen Hall was grateful to have received support from the Irish
Dublin UNESCO City of Literature and The Linen Hall (Belfast) are pleased to announce the 20 writers who have been
Pàdraig MacAoidh, Scotland’s Makar is a native Gaelic speaker originally from the Isle of Lewis. Pàdraig is a poet, broadcaster,
For this curation of the Poetry Jukebox, we asked ten poets, including Scots Makar Pàdraig MacAoidh and poets Anne McMaster,
