Colm Tóibín
IrelandauthorMaleb. 19557.9Global Dominance: 0.01%Colm Tóibín is an acclaimed Irish novelist, short story writer, playwright, and essayist known for his deep explorations of themes such as identity, family, and the complexities of human emotions. Born in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, in 1955, Tóibín's works often reflect his Irish heritage and the intricacies of personal relationships. His notable novels include 'The Master,' which is a fictional portrayal of the life of Henry James, and 'Brooklyn,' a poignant story of immigration and belonging that was adapted into a successful film. Tóibín's writing is celebrated for its lyrical prose and its ability to convey profound emotional truths.
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Colm Tóibín discusses James Joyce's Ulysses on Arena, providing an accessible guide to the novel.
New arguments against abortion surface in a ‘retro’ Kieran Cuddihy Liveline show – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-19
Colm Tóibín discusses James Joyce's Ulysses on Arena, providing an accessible guide to the novel.
New arguments against abortion surface in a ‘retro’ Kieran Cuddihy Liveline show – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-19172 respondents cast 1,720 votes – including Stephen King, Elif Shafak, Salman Rushdie, Maggie O’Farrell, Ian McEwan, Bernardine Evaristo, Colm Tóibín and Siri Hustvedt.
How our list of the 100 best novels became a page turner | Books
United Kingdom· 2026-06-01
Colm Tóibín is referenced for his essay Erasures, which discusses the challenges of writing about the Famine.
‘I turned down an OBE because I didn’t want British Empire as part of my name’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-31
Tóibín is a novelist who selects the writer-in-residence for a workspace refurbished by Iput.
‘We meet property developers all the time now’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-07
Nine new stories from the Irish master promise to feature characters both familiar and new.
Spring books preview: 39 titles to add to your reading list
Canada· 2026-03-06
Colm Tóibín is the editor of 'An Arrow in Flight: Selected and introduced by Colm Tóibín'.
She removed the props by which we might read her women easily – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-28
Colm Tóibín's novel 'The Testament of Mary' inspired the monodrama 'Bezgrešna'.
Омаж на големиот и прерано починат режисер Томаж Пандур во МНТ
North Macedonia· 2026-02-12
Colm Tóibín wrote about the local perceptions of divine retribution related to the murders of the Graham brothers.
‘You can never forget’: a woman remembers her three brothers, murdered one by one by the IRA | Northern IrelandUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-02
Colm Tóibín is known for his novel Brooklyn and its sequel Long Island.
Από το Μπρούκλιν στο Λονγκ Αιλαντ
Greece· 2026-02-01
Colm Tóibín expressed that he loses critical perspective when someone shows interest in his work.
La columna de Javier Cercas: Más que mil imágenes | EL PAÍS Semanal
Spain· 2026-01-17
Colm Tóibín pointed out the ethical dilemmas surrounding the publication of unfinished poems.
Iris Murdoch went to pains to hide poems on her bisexuality. Was it wrong to publish them? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-26
Colm Toibin is the author of 'The News from Dublin'.
12 books you need to read in 2026United Kingdom· 2025-12-25
Colm Toibin’s A Long Winter has now been republished by itself.
From gothic crime to comedian Ben Elton: 10 new books
Australia· 2025-11-15
Colm Tóibín appears on O’Connor’s show to share a selection of love stories.
Brendan O’Connor wears his RTÉ Radio 1 crown lightly as the new pretenders arrive – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-07
Colm Tóibín’s latest works are A Long Winter and Ship in Full Sail: The Laureate Lectures and Other Writings.
‘A process of finding echoes and associations’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-12
Colm Tóibín set up Tuskar Rock Press to publish writers like László Krasznahorkai who have been overlooked by other UK houses.
Colm Tóibín: Why I set up a press to publish Nobel winner László Krasznahorkai | László KrasznahorkaiUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-10
Colm Tóibín set up his Tuskar Rock imprint with his agent Peter Straus to publish Krasznahorkai and other authors.
Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai wins – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-09
Colm Tóibín is an Irish author who will accompany the delegation.
Barcelona se presenta en México: quién es quién en la delegación catalana para la FIL de Guadalajara | Noticias de CataluñaSpain· 2025-10-06
Colm Tóibín is listed among the Irish writers who have contributed to the New Yorker.
‘I got a phone call from one of the New Yorker’s famous fact-checkers’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-20
Colm Tóibín is a laureate of Irish fiction and author of the novella A Long Winter.
‘All the emotion I was suppressing, that I didn’t know what to do with, was grief’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-07
Colm Tóibín is an Irish author and poet also attending the festival.
Höfundur Squid Game til Íslands
Iceland· 2025-09-05
Colm Tóibín is listed among notable Irish authors.
‘There are a lot of Irish genes in the Icelandic population’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-24
Colm Toíbín is mentioned as having Norman roots.
Sinn Féin may reject commemorating the Normans, but there are some suspiciously Saxon names in its ranks – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-19
Colm Tóibín discusses cultural works on Culture File Presents: The Comfort Zone.
Ryan Tubridy still has the Tiggerish verve and breezy name-drops. So why does it feel sour? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-01
Colm Tóibín is one of the previous Laureates of Irish Fiction.
‘I was part of a movement of women writers of Ireland’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-21
The laureateship was most recently held by Colm Tóibín.
Éilís Ní Dhuibhne is new Laureate for Irish Fiction – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-15
Colm Tóibín is an acclaimed literary novelist known for his sensitive storytelling and exploration of complex emotional themes.
Brooklyn and beyond: Colm Tóibín’s best books – ranked! | Colm TóibínUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-14
Colm Tóibín is featured in interviews at the Kennedy Summer School, contributing to discussions on literature and cultural identity.
Joe Duffy goes from public service broadcaster to private detective – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-13
Colm Tóibín reflects on his obsession with Helen Garner and Murray Bail.
My perfect holiday reading, by Bernardine Evaristo, David Nicholls, Zadie Smith and more | BooksUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-21
