Reading Ireland Series 2025

Throughout 2025, our Reading Ireland series has seen the Consulate welcome a number of Irish authors to this part of Germany, showcasing Ireland’s rich literary tradition. Read more about who has visited so far and who else we have lined up below, and keep an eye on our social media channels to watch as we add more writers to the programme.

Colm Tóibín

We were delighted to welcome Colm Tóibín to Frankfurt on 30 March to kick off the Reading Ireland series. Colm, who is best known for his novels, read from his poetry collection, Vinegar Hill, and discussed its many themes.

Alan Murrin

Alan Murrin’s debut novel, The Coast Road, earned him the title of Newcomer of the Year at the Irish Book Awards 2024, and was released in German in February. Alan visited both Gießen and Wiesbaden earlier this year.

Sam Thompson

Sam Thompson’s Wolfstongue Saga, aimed at younger readers, follows the adventures of a boy who finds himself in an underground city run by foxes. Sam visited Frankfurt to speak to students at the European School Frankfurt and the European School RheinMain about his series, which has also been released in German.

George Hamilton

Known as chief football commentator for RTÉ, George Hamilton’s recently published The Hamilton Notes detail his experiences as a sports broadcaster. George visited the Consulate in June to take part in an interview and Q&A session, moderated by Eintracht Frankfurt Youth Section’s Dave McCabe.

Liz Nugent

We are delighted that Liz Nugent will visit Frankfurt for an event around the Frankfurt Book Fair on 16 October. A number of Liz’s books, including Strange Sally Diamond, which won Crime Novel of the Year at the Irish Book Awards 2023, have been translated into German.

Cecelia Ahern

Cecelia Ahern, whose books have received acclaim on both the English and German language markets, will visit Frankfurt later this year. Cecilia will discuss her new book, Paper Heart, which she will also be promoting on a wider tour of Germany.