Literature Ireland

Ireland at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2024

Irish publishing and Irish writing will be represented from 16 – 20 October, 2024 at the Frankfurt Book Fair! The Irish national stand number is 5.1 C 54.

The stand exhibitors include:

chonnachtCló Iar-Chonnacht

Micheál Ó Conghaile, CIC International Rights
moccic22@outlook.com

Cló Iar-Chonnacht publishes Irish-language books and Irish traditional music. They offer an extensive range of Irish-language books and traditional albums for sale on their website and shop in Connemara. Cló Iar-Chonnacht (CIC) was founded in 1985, and since then have published over 800 books and 250 music albums.

 

GillBooks

Gill Books

Linda Murphy, Sales Executive
lmurphy@gill.ie

Gill Books is an Irish publisher which produces an eclectic list of award-winning and best-selling titles from agenda-setting current affairs to absorbing history, page-turning biography to beautifully produced lifestyle. In collaboration with some of Ireland’s best writers, brands and a network of creative talents, Gill Books creates a dynamic publishing proposition, which builds on a 150-year heritage whilst looking excitedly to the future.

 

LilliputLilliput Press

Stephen Reid, Publishing Manager
manager@lilliputpress.ie

Antony Farrell, Publisher
info@lilliputpress.ie

The Lilliput Press is one of Ireland’s smallest and most prestigious publishing houses. They publish a wide variety of Irish interest books and are proud to represent authors such as James Joyce, John Moriarty, J.P. Donleavy and many others. Lilliput Press specializes in biography, historical non-fiction and memoir, but are also one of the leading fiction publishers in Ireland and are known for discovering exciting new talents such as Donal Ryan, Rob Doyle, Elske Rahill and Adrian Duncan.

 

LI logoLiterature Ireland

Sinéad Mac Aodha, Director
sinead@literatureireland.com

Lynsey Reed, General Manager
lynsey@literatureireland.com

Literature Ireland brings the finest of Irish literature in the best possible literary translations to readers around the world. It does this by awarding translation grants to publishers, by hosting literary translators in Ireland, and by representing Irish writers at international events, book fairs and festivals.

 

LittleIslandLittle Island Books 

Matthew Parkinson-Bennett, Publisher
matthew.pb@littleisland.ie

Órla Carr, Editor
orla.carr@littleisland.ie

Little Island publishes the best new Irish writing for young readers. Little Island believes in books with the power to reach out to the young reader and stir the sea within. Founded in 2010 by Ireland’s first ever Laureate na nÓg (children’s laureate), Siobhán Parkinson, Little Island is proud to represent the best Irish writing for children, teens and young adults.

 

MercierMercier Press

Dee Collins, Head of Books
dee@mercierpress.ie

Carina Jeisy, Head of PR
carina@mercierpress.ie

Mercier Press is Ireland’s oldest independent publishing house, based in Cork. Mercier Press takes pride in our role as custodians of Irish literary heritage. They are actively reissuing classics from their backlist while embracing the exciting possibilities of the future. Mercier Press is committed to publishing books that make a lasting impact, spark meaningful conversations, and contribute to the rich tapestry of literature in Ireland and beyond.

 

NewIslandNew Island Books

Mariel Deegan, Managing Director
mariel.deegan@newisland.ie

Aoife Walsh, Commissioning Editor
Aoife.Walsh@newisland.ie

New Island celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2022 and has, since its establishment, been a constant of the Irish literary landscape, championing the work of new writers while providing a stable home for more established authors. We publish a broad range of debut, established authors and modern classics, in addition to Irish-interest non-fiction such as memoir and history, and a long-running series of short fiction for emerging adult readers called Open Door.

 

oak treeOak Tree Press

Brian O'Kane, Founder / Publisher
brian.okane@oaktreepress.ie

Oak Tree Press is Ireland’s leading business book publisher, with an unrivalled reputation for quality titles across business, management, human resources, law, marketing, and enterprise topics. NuBooks is its ebook-only imprint for short, focused ebooks for busy entrepreneurs and managers. For over 30 years, Oak Tree Press has developed and delivered information, advice and resources to entrepreneurs and managers across Ireland and internationally.

 

obrienO’Brien Press

Ivan O’Brien, Managing Director, Sales
ivan@obrien.ie

Celebrating 50 years in Irish publishing, the O'Brien Press is Ireland's leading general publisher of both adult and children's books. Their list covers a huge range, including biography, humour, photography, history, art, fiction, politics, cookery, sport, music, memoir, true crime and travel and they are constantly expanding into new and exciting areas.

 

Publishing Ireland Logo Development Page 03 scaledPublishing Ireland

Orla McLoughlin, Manager
orla@publishingireland.com

Established in 1970, Publishing Ireland is a membership organisation representing book publishers from throughout Ireland. Our members are at the heart of our mission and Publishing Ireland’s aim is to share expertise, resources and opportunities to foster excellence in Irish publishing.

Posted to on 20 Aug 2024.