Below we detail publishers based in Ireland – check out the publisher’s own websites to find out exactly what genre and authors they publish and their submission guidelines – they all vary and it’s essential that you follow them. Also ensure that the publisher you are submitting to publishes your genre – check out their websites to see what sort of books they publish.
Irish language publishers are in alphabetical order, in their own list, below.
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Irish Publishers
A&A Farmar
aafarmar.ie
A. & A. Farmar publish general non-fiction including books on medical, social and business history.
AG Education Services Ltd agservicesgroup.com
Appletree Press
appletree.ie
Arlen House
arlenhouse.ie
Associated Editions
associatededitions.ie
Associated Editions publish well written and beautifully designed books, highly illustrated, on a variety of subjects including Architecture, Art, Art History, Artists Books, Childrens Books, Design, Limited Editions, Music and Social History.
Blackhall Publishing
blackhallpublishing.com
Blackhall Publishing, founded in 1997 and based in Dublin, is a leading publisher of law books and reports. They reorganised their publishing operations in July of last year and now have a new imprint entitled Orpen Press, which is dedicated to all non-law topics:
Orpen Press
www.orpenpress.com
An imprint of Blackhall Publishing, Orpen Press covers a wide range of genres, including lifestyle, economics, current affairs, business, personal development, health, sport and Irish culture and society.
Blackstaff Press
blackstaffpress.com
Blackstaff publishes in a wide range of categories, including fiction, sport, cookery, travel and poetry.
Brandon Publications
brandonbooks.com
Now part of The O’Brien Press, publisher of quality fiction including many of the bestselling titles ever published in Ireland.
Carysfort Press
carysfortpress.com
Formed in 1998, Carysfort Press publishes books on Drama, Literary Criticism, Music and the Arts & Humanities.
Chartered Accountants Ireland
charteredaccountants.ie
As well as being the only specialist accountancy publisher, the Publishing division of Chartered Accountanst Ireland publishes titles in taxation, law, business and management.
Childnames.net
childnames.net
Publisher of colour-illustrated storybooks for little people on popular baby names, with the facts on each name for big people. Founded 2004.
Children’s Press
mercierpress.ie
Children’s adventure stories. An imprint of Mercier Press.
Church of Ireland Publishing
ireland.anglican.org
CIP is a publishing imprint for the Church of Ireland publishing the following: materials produced by committees and central church structures; materials commissioned to fills gaps in church life, and ad hoc materials relevant to the mission of the church.
CJ Falon
www.cjfalon.ie
CJ Fallon is one of Ireland’s foremost educational publishers.
The Collins Press
collinspress.ie
Noteworthy Irish publisher, main categories published are Travel/Outdoors, Biography, Archaeology, History, Natural History, Sport.
The Columba Press
columba.ie
The Columba Press is an independent publisher of religious books with an emphasis on mainline Christian books.
Cork University Press
corkuniversitypress.com
Publishing in Irish Studies for over 80 years.
Currach Press
currach.ie
Columba’s secular imprint, publishes a varied list of non-fiction titles, including biography, history, sport and lifestyle.
De Barra Publishing
projectbubbles.com
De Barra Publishing is an award-winning educational publisher specialising in early year’s education and pre-school products and services.
Dedalus Press
dedaluspress.com
Publishing the best in contemporary poetry from Ireland and poetry in translation from around the world since 1985.
D.I.A.S. School of Celtic Studies
celt.dias.ie
Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies.
Doubleday Ireland
An imprint of Transworld Ireland, Doubleday Ireland, aims to publish the best literary fiction and non-fiction authors.
Transworld Ireland: www.transworldireland.ie
Telphone: 00 353 (0)1 775 8683/2
Email: info@transworldireland.ie
The Educational Company of Ireland
edco.ie
Publishers of educational textbooks for primary and postprimary schools in Ireland.
Field Day
fieldday.ie
Field Day is Ireland’s famous theatre and Irish studies publishing company founded in 1980 in Derry by playwright Brian Friel and actor Stephen Rea, who were then joined by co-directors Seamus Heaney, Seamus Deane, Tom Paulin, Davy Hammond, and Tom Kilroy.
Flyleaf Press
flyleaf.ie
Flyleaf Press was founded in 1987 and is Ireland’s major specialist publisher of family history and genealogy titles.
Folens
www.folens.ie
Folens Publishers are Ireland’s leading educational providers for Primary and Post Primary schools.
Four Courts Press
fourcourtspress.ie
Expanding rapidly from a theology base, now publishes high-class academic publications in fields as diverse as Celtic Studies, Medieval Studies, Modern History, Art, Literature and Legal Studies.
The Gallery Press
gallerypress.com
Publishers of contemporary Irish poetry, drama and prose.
Gill & Macmillan
gillmacmillan.ie
Ireland’s largest publisher, with lists in general interest non-fiction, secondary and tertiary education texts.
Government Publications
irlgov.ie
Sells Government publications directly to the public through the Government Publications Sale Office & mail order service.
Guildhall Press
ghpress.com
N Ireland’s leading independent publishers, Guildhall produces high-quality fiction, local history, literary, academic, social issue, Irish language and photographic publications with global appeal.
Hachette Books Ireland
hachette.ie
One of Ireland’s leading publishers of commercial fiction and non-fiction. Part of the Hachette publishing group.
The History Press, Ireland
thehistorypress.ie
The History Press, Ireland is a publisher of local and general history books.
Institute of Public Administration
ipa.ie
Publishes books dealing with public administration and related subject areas; Administration, a quarterly academic journal; Administration Yearbook & Diary and research reports.
Irish Academic Press
iap.ie
Dublin-based publisher of high quality books of Irish interest, including Irish History, Contemporary Irish History, Military and Political History, Literature, Arts and the Media, Social History, Women’s Studies and Genealogy.
Irish Pages
irishpages.org
A Belfast journal combining Irish, European and international perspectives.
Laurel Cottages Ltd.
cottage-publications.com
Illustrated local books and prints of Ireland and England from Cottage Publications.
The Liffey Press Ltd
theliffeypress.com
A publisher of non-fiction books in Ireland with over 125 titles in print.
Lilliput Press
lilliputpress.ie
Small press specialising in Irish history, biography, literature / essays, Joyce, literary fiction and nature / environment.
Little Island
littleisland.ie
Little Island publishes quality fiction for older children and teenagers by Irish and international authors. Little Island was previously an imprint of New Island.
Management Briefs
managementbriefs.com
Publishes short easy-to-read books with the essentials for busy Managers across a range of topics.
Maverick House
maverickhouse.com
Maverick House specialises in excellent non-fiction, current affairs and sport for Ireland and the world. They have recently launched new imprints Book Republic and Paisti Press.
Mercier Press
mercierpress.ie
Long established, independent trade publisher of non fiction with limited adult and children’s fiction.
Messenger Publications
messenger.ie
Publishing The Sacred Heart Messenger since 1888.
Music Ireland
robertgogan@ymail.com
Based on Achill Island, Music Ireland publishes books of Irish music, from ballads to traditional music, suitable for everyone from beginners to accomplished musicians.
National Gallery
nationalgallery.ie
Publishing division of the National Gallery of Ireland.
National Library of Ireland
nli.ie
The National Library publishes books, a range of reproduction prints, education packs and postcards of images from the Library’s graphic collections.
New Island
newisland.ie
New Island publish original and ground-breaking fiction, non-fiction, drama, poetry, and the Open Door series.
The O’Brien Press Ltd
obrien.ie
Ireland’s leading independent publisher of award-winning children’s fiction and bestselling adult non-fiction.
Oak Tree Press
oaktreepress.com
Oak Tree Press develops and delivers information, advice and resources for entrepreneurs and managers.
Onstream Publications
onstream.ie
Irish publisher produces and sells quality books with interesting, not always mainstream, topics.
Ordnance Survey Ireland
osi.ie
National mapping agency of the Republic of Ireland.
Penguin Ireland
penguin.ie
Subsidiary of Penguin UK, publishing in all genres.
Poolbeg Publishers
poolbeg.com
Phaeton Publishing
phaeton.ie
Relay Books
relaybooks@eircom.net
Royal Irish Academy
ria.ie
The Royal Irish Academy publishes books with the precise aim of communicating scholarly material to a wider public. Also publishes six scholarly journals, landmark series and monographs.
Salmon Poetry
salmonpoetry.com
Literary publisher; specialising in Irish and international poetry.
Scotus Press
scotuspress.com
Seven Towers
seventowers.ie
Southword Editions
munsterlit.ie
Southword Editions is the publishing branch of the Munster Literature Centre. Publications include Southword, a literary journal published biannually, Best of Irish Poetry (a poetry anthology published annually) and various texts in translation.
The Stinging Fly Press
stingingfly.org
Operated alongside literary journal. Publishing literary fiction, particular interest in new writers and short stories.
Tirgearr Publishing
Bethany, Tower Cross
Mornington, Co. Meath
Phone: +353-857427223
Web: www.tirgearrpublishing.com
Email: info@tirgearrpublishing.com
Tirgearr Publishing is a small independently-owned publishing company of commercial genre fiction. They are always happy to receive submissions from authors. Email for general queries only. For submissions, please visit the website for submission guidelines. Sorry, no YA or Children’s books.
Transworld Ireland
A vibrant imprint publishing a diverse range of fiction and non-fiction by Irish authors.
www.transworldireland.ie
Telephone: 00 353 (0)1 775 8683/2
Email: info@transworldireland.ie
Tramp Press
Tramp Press aims to find, nurture and publish exceptional literary talent. Founded by Sarah Davis-Goff and Lisa Coen, Tramp Press is committed to publishing only the best and most deserving books, to encourage, support and maintain Ireland’s literary talent, and to enrich the lives of readers. Please note that they do not accept non-fiction submissions.
www.tramp.ie
General enquiries: info@tramp.ie
Submissions: submissions@tramp.ie
The Irish Story
www.theirishstory.com
Digital Publishers of Irish History run by Eoin Purcell
TSO Ireland
tsoireland.com
TSO Ireland provides comprehensive information management and publishing solutions for public and private sector clients.
Ulster Historical Foundation
booksireland.org.uk
Publisher of historical titles and family history guides relating to the province of Ulster.
University College Dublin Press
ucdpress.ie
UCD Press Publishers of the best of contemporary scholarly writing. UCD Press is a peer-reviewed publisher in a broad range of subjects including history, literary studies, music, and science. The Press has a special focus on Irish Studies. Their books are produced to the highest standards of design, editing, and printing while being publicised nationally and internationally. They are the publishing imprint of Ireland’s largest university, University College Dublin. All new proposals welcome.
Veritas
veritas.ie
Veritas publishes religious education textbooks, resources such as the Irish Catholic Directory, and books on theology, spirituality, counselling and social issues.
The Woodfield Press
woodfield-press.com
Publishes books which conform to academic standards but are accessible in style and written, generally, with the non-academic in mind. Specialist areas include: Biography, Local History, Women’s History/Studies,Social History.
Wordsonthestreet
wordsonthestreet.com
Independent publisher based in Galway since 2006. Publishes fiction, poetry and non-fiction titles. Also publishes through its imprint 6th House and produces Crannóg Literary Magazine.
Yes! Publications
yespublications.org
Irish language publishers
An Gúm
angum@forasnagaeilge.ie
www.gaeilge.ie
Irish language state publisher of children’s and young people’s books, textbooks and dictionaries, as well as some books for adults.
An Sagart
pof@diseart.ie
Mostly academic and religious books but also some poetry and prose.
An tSnáthaid Mhór
antsnathaidmhor.com
andrewwhitson@hotmail.com
Beautifully illustrated Irish language books for children and young people.
Cló Chaisil
cairco@eircom.net
Books of a spiritual nature.
Cló Iar-Chonnachta
cic.ie
www.cic.ie
Cló Iar-Chonnachta is a leading publishing house for Irish language books and traditional music albums.
Cló Mhaigh Eo
colmanor@anu.ie
www.leabhar.com
Well-illustrated books in Irish for children and young people.
Coiscéim
coisceim@dublin.ie
www.coisceim.ie
Leading Irish language general publisher, over one thousand titles of prose and contemporary poetry in Irish
Cois Life
coislife.ie
Literary and academic Irish-language publishers www.coislife.ie
LeabhairCOMHAR
comhar.blogspot.com
Athbhunaíodh an comhlacht foilsitheoireachta LeabhairCOMHAR sa bhliain 2010 chun nualitríocht na Gaeilge a fhorbairt. Tá sé mar aidhm ag an gcomhlacht seo scríbhneoirí úra a earcú agus a chothú ar bhonn leanúnach agus tá sraitheanna nua leabhar á bhforbairt aige faoi láthair.
LeabhairCOMHAR was re-established in 2010 in an effort to further develop Irish-language literature. This publishing company aims to recruit and nurture new writers on a regular basis and is currently developing several new series.
LeabhairChomhar is the book publishing imprint of the literary magazine Comhar, publishing books for adult learners of Irish as well as a number of general prose and poetry titles.
Cumann na Scríbheann nGaedhilge
The Irish Texts Society has been publishing well edited and translated editions of important works from the cannon of Irish language literature for over a hundred years
Foilseacháin Ábhair Spioradálta (FÁS)
foilspiorad@gmail.com
A publisher of religious books in Irish and the religious magazine An Timire.
Futa Fata
eolas@futafata.com
futafata.com
Music label and publishing house producing books and CDs in Irish for children and young people.
Leabhar Breac
eolas@leabharbreac.com
www.leabharbreac.com
A publisher of quality literature in Irish.
Móinín
moinin@eircom.net
Literature in Irish and English for children, young people and adults.
Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne
mus@cfcd.net
www.corca-dhuibhne.com
Specialists publishing books and CDs of special interest in the Kerry gaeltacht.
Púca Press
leib@pucapress.com
www.pucapress.com
A small publisher producing limited edition hand printed books in Irish and other languages.
Sáirséal – Ó Marcaigh: Cló Iar-Chonnachta
www.cic.ie
The leading Irish language publishing house for many decades, Sáirséal agus Dill, later Sáirséal-Ó Marcaigh, published many of the leading poets and prose writers of the twentieth century. It is now part of the Cló Iar-Chonnachta group.
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