Arlen House – Ireland’s leading independent literary publisher – is one of Ireland's premier supporters of fine Irish writing. Over the past fifty years it has made an enormous contribution to the development of Irish women's writing, through the publication of individual collections, novels, and anthologies in poetry, fiction and non-fiction.

Arlen House has a long, healthy and respectful relationship with Foras na Gaeilge and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. Sadly, the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon has rarely offered appropriate support over the past 50 years. Thus, with little state subsidy and books sales insufficient to meet its operating costs, Arlen House needs our support. We are asking you to consider taking part, and suggest one of these ways:

1) Become a friend of Arlen House, committing yourself to a monthly contribution via this fundraiser.

2) Make a one-off donation to Arlen House via this fundraiser.

3) Purchase an Arlen House book. Books are widely available since they are distributed in Ireland by Argosy, and internationally by Syracuse University Press.

3) Request your local library to order an Arlen House book.

4) Write an encouraging post on social media.

5) Share widely.

You can make your donation by clicking the link. All money raised will go straight to Arlen House.

We would be grateful for your support.

Nessa O’Mahony