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The flagship publication of Red Books Press has open submissions for issue 5. The Wexford Bohemian was launched in 2020 and, through four epic editions, has highlighted the works of over one hundred and fifty writers and artists. The Bohemian is a literary journal based in Wexford town. Founded in Red Books, Wexford's own eccentric independent bookstore, The Wexford Bohemian was inspired by the roots of several Irish anthologies along with the City Lights Pocket Poets Series. The first edition of The Wexford Bohemian sold out in less than 24 hours and, since then, thousands of individual submissions have been...

My experience in Red Books goes beyond the word ‘positive’. I can probably go on and on, spouting a wordy review, such as one you would find about a poncy gallery or restaurant, written by someone who speaks rather eloquently or posh or whatever, I’m guilty of the latter on occasion. But I won’t. Well, it might be wordy, but not poncy. Simply put, it’s a sanctuary for people like me, and anyone, really. I often feel self-conscious about being ‘nerdy’ or whatever, but I’ve met people like me, the same age, as well as older and younger. My general...

A new Red Books outpost is opening in Gorey town on Wednesday the 1st of March.   We are delighted to be opening the new Red Books with our friends in the existing Hawthorne & Mayblossom vintage shop at 2 Rafter Street (Beside Pettitt's), giving us the perfect blend of books and antique jewellery. Hawthorn & Mayblossom have been in existence on Rafter Street for a year now and share a similar ethos of reuse and the glorification of the old and the odd as ourselves. We are a good match.   This new Red Books will follow in the...

Spring Events Friday 20th January (7.30pm) – Wexford Documentary Film Series Thursday 26th January (7pm) – The Dangerous Book Club #1 – “Cosmopolis” by Don Delillo Saturday 28th January (7pm) – “When I grow up I want to be” Alanna Hammel Book Launch Thursday 2nd February (7.30pm) – Brigid’s Fire – Music, Poetry & Customs Thursday 9th February (7pm) – Write Club Friday 17th February (8pm) – OUTSPOKEN Thursday 23rd February (7pm) – The Dangerous Book Club #2 – Book TBA

Following the success of the inaugural event last Christmas, Carols in the Square returns this year at 6pm on Friday the 23rd in Wexford’s St Peter’s Square. Last years event featured an impromptu performance from Wexford musicians such as Daithi and Rory Kavanagh, Katherine Atkinson, Martina Byrne, Melanie O’ Reilly, Des and Lucy Kiely, Anthony ‘the Virginian’ Bates, Robbie Agar, Ed Barker, Deirdre McGarry, Ibar Quirke, Willie Considine and many more, to a crowd of over two hundred. It was a magical night and, most importantly, money was raised for Wexford People Helping People’s Christmas Appeal. This year we will...