All inedible, non-potable, un-kissable.
Time comes, time goes,
and we wring our hands
and never decide, never touch the circle

Colin Barrett

Booker Prize longlisted author Colin Barrett @colinbarrett.bsky.social has been announced as the Arts Council @artscouncilireland.bsky.social English-language Writer in Residence at DCU.
The position, jointly funded by the Arts Council and DCU, will begin in January 2026.
Read: launch.dcu.ie/4pvMpQL

Ah, thank you Mark!!

If you loved Wild Houses then you’ll love this. If you haven’t read any of @colinbarrett.bsky.social work yet then this is a great way in. Brilliant stories

Une ballade irlandaise aux côtés de @colinbarrett.bsky.social
dans @lemonde.fr des livres

Fils prodigues chez @editionsrivages.bsky.social