London Book Launch: A Hosting by Martin Doyle – Interviews with Irish Writers 1991–2026
Martin Doyle in conversation with Anne Flaherty
Join acclaimed journalist and author Martin Doyle for the London launch of his new book A Hosting: Interviews with Irish Writers 1991–2026, a remarkable collection of conversations with many of the most important voices in contemporary Irish literature.
Tickets: £8 / £20 (Ticket + Book Pre-Order)
About the Event
Books Editor of The Irish Times and former Editor of The Irish Post, Martin Doyle has spent more than three decades interviewing writers across Ireland and Britain. In this special ICC event, he will discuss the book, the art of literary conversation, and the changing landscape of Irish writing with journalist Anne Flaherty.
A Hosting brings together 60 interviews conducted between 1991 and 2026, offering readers a unique insight into the creative lives, ideas and influences of some of Ireland’s greatest writers. Featured authors include Sally Rooney, Anne Enright, Claire Keegan, Roddy Doyle, Colm Tóibín, John Banville, Sebastian Barry, Paul Murray, Frank McGuinness and Maeve Binchy.
Martin’s previous ICC appearance for Dirty Linen: The Troubles in My Home Place drew a packed audience and a riveting discussion. We are delighted to welcome him back to the ICC for what promises to be another compelling literary evening.
Praise for A Hosting
“A brilliantly illuminative journey into some piercing literary minds.” — Books Ireland
“A remarkably candid collection that reveals much about the writers and their writing.” — Irish Independent
“The art of conversation is on full display in this illuminating, engaging career retrospective.” — The Irish Times
Reflecting on the collection, Martin Doyle says:
“My new book, A Hosting: Interviews with Irish Writers 1991–2026, draws on 35 years of conversations with authors, many of them published by The Irish Post, which I joined in 1992 and left as Editor in 2001. At least half of the 60 writers featured were born or lived in Britain. Some names might surprise you.”
Book Signing
Following the event, Martin Doyle will sign copies of A Hosting, published by Lilliput Press. A small number of copies will be available to purchase on the night – we highly recommend ordering a book in advance at the discounted rate to be guaranteed a copy. Books on the night will be sold at the full price.
Martin Doyle will be in-conversation with the journalist Anne Flaherty
Anne Flaherty is a London-born journalist who grew up in County Clare. She has worked for The Irish Press and The Irish Times, reporting from Ireland, Africa and Asia. She is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin and holds postgraduate degrees from Queen’s University Belfast and the University of Surrey. Anne is also a member of the ICC Board of Trustees and its literary programming team.
