THE STORY OF NEW ISLAND

Ireland’s premier independent publisher of literary fiction and Irish-interest non-fiction.

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. As a small independent press, New Island gives a personal development service to our authors and is particularly valued for taking risks on new writers or established writers trying to break their own mould.

Recent literary achievements include Nuala O'Connor's breakout novel, NORA (One Dublin One Book 2022 and shortlisted for An Post Irish Book Award and Dalkey Novel of the Year Award), Three Castles Burning: A History of Dublin in Twelve Streets by Donal Fallon (voted Easons Favourite Book of the Year 2022), Words to Shape My Name by Laura McKenna (shortlisted for KerryGroup Irish Novel of the Year), The Presidents’ Letters by Flor MacCarthy and A Quiet Tide by Marianne Lee (shortlisted for Kate O'Brien Award).

We have a committed team of core staff, engaged with the evolving eco-system of Irish literature and publishing, who all contribute to developing the books and sharing stories from voices that are often overlooked. Testimonials from our own authors speak to the exceptional care and support they receive when New Island publishes their work. Our support for debut writers is essential in giving them a platform for new, often experimental work, and helping them to build their audiences.

New Island Books has thirty years experience bringing the best of Irish writers to the Irish public, and through our partnerships with publishers in other parts of the world, we bring Irish writing to a wide international audience.

So browse our books to find your story or learn more about our incredible stable of authors. If you’d like to be published by us, read our submissions guidelines and don’t forget to meet our team to find out who does what.

New Island DAC receives funding from Arts Council of Ireland.