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Our latest county finalists: Meath and Louth

Our latest county finalists: Meath and Louth

In week 9 on the road, the last county spelling bee final took place in Meath and Louth for 5th and 6th class students in Ireland. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at how participating students showcased their extraordinary spelling skills and highlight some of the outstanding performances from the week.

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Our latest county finalists: Dublin and Kildare

Our latest county finalists: Dublin and Kildare

In week 8 on the road, the county spelling bee finals took place in Dublin and Kildare for 5th and 6th class students in Ireland. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at how participating students showcased their extraordinary spelling skills and highlight some of the outstanding performances from the week.

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Our latest county finalists: Galway, Clare and Limerick

Our latest county finalists: Galway, Clare and Limerick

In week 7 on the road, the county spelling bee finals took place in Galway, Clare, and Limerick for 5th and 6th class students in Ireland. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at how participating students showcased their extraordinary spelling skills and highlight some of the outstanding performances from the week.

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Our latest county finalists: Cavan, Monaghan and Mayo

Our latest county finalists: Cavan, Monaghan and Mayo

In week 6 on the road, the county spelling bee finals took place in Cavan, Monaghan and Mayo for 5th and 6th class students in Ireland. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at how participating students showcased their extraordinary spelling skills and highlight some of the outstanding performances from the week.

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Our latest county finalists: Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow

Our latest county finalists: Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow

In week 5 on the road, the county spelling bee finals took place in Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow for 5th and 6th class students in Ireland. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at how participating students showcased their extraordinary spelling skills and highlight some of the outstanding performances from the week.

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Eason Exclusive: Andrea Mara Introduces No One Saw A Thing

Eason Exclusive: Andrea Mara Introduces No One Saw A Thing

Andrea Mara is a renowned crime novelist from Dublin. She has written many Sunday Times Bestsellers, such as 'All Her Fault' and 'Hide and Seek'. She gives an insight into her newest book, 'No One Saw a Thing' in this Eason exclusive blog.

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Our latest county finalists: Roscommon, Leitrim, Sligo, and Donegal

Our latest county finalists: Roscommon, Leitrim, Sligo, and Donegal

In week 4 on the road, the county spelling bee finals took place in Roscommon, Leitrim, Sligo, and Donegal for 5th and 6th class students in Ireland. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at each of the spelling bees, how participating students showcased their extraordinary spelling skills and highlight some of the outstanding performances from the week

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A Conversation with Emily Henry

A Conversation with Emily Henry

Emily Henry is the author of #BookTok sensation bestselling romances You and Me on Vacation, Beach Read and Book Lovers. Read on as she tells us about her new book, how a fresh take on a popular trope can provide inspiration, and where Emily's own happy place is!

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Our latest county finalists: Kerry, Cork & Tipperary

Our latest county finalists: Kerry, Cork & Tipperary

The Eason Spelling Bee competition is a celebrated event that brings together the best spellers from across the country to showcase their impressive spelling skills. Week 3 saw great competition and fantastic atmosphere across the Kerry, Cork, and Tipperary Spelling Bee finals. 

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Our latest county finalists of 2023

Our latest county finalists of 2023

The Eason Spelling Bee is back for its tenth year! With over 500 schools taking part in 2023, it is great to be back promoting literacy for children across the counties of Ireland. Three county finals have taken place so far - winners are revealed inside!

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Our first county finalists of 2023

Our first county finalists of 2023

The Eason Spelling Bee is back for its tenth year! With over 500 schools taking part in 2023, it is great to be back promoting literacy for children across the counties of Ireland. Three county finals have taken place so far - winners are revealed inside!

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Eason Exclusive: Sample Recipe from Bored of Lunch: The Healthy Air Fryer Book by Nathan Anthony

Eason Exclusive: Sample Recipe from Bored of Lunch: The Healthy Air Fryer Book by Nathan Anthony

Eason is honoured to share one of the many delicious and energy-efficient recipes from Nathan Anthony's epic new cookbook, Bored of Lunch: The Healthy Air Fryer Book. Click 'read more' to check out Nathan's mouth-watering recipe for fish tacos!

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Eason Exclusive: Joseph Murray introduces Fling

Eason Exclusive: Joseph Murray introduces Fling

Joseph Murray began writing his debut novel, Fling, when he lost his job during lockdown. Now chosen as an Eason Book of the Month, Fling is an Irish romantic comedy about Tara and Colin, a married couple who find themselves in a rut. Both turn to a controversial new dating app for those looking for anonymous affairs, but what will this mean for their marriage?

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Eason Exclusive: The Mother Q&A with T.M. Logan

Eason Exclusive: The Mother Q&A with T.M. Logan

Eason is delighted to share an exclusive Q&A session with T.M. Logan about his new book, The Mother. One night, Heather gets her children ready for bed and awaits the return of her husband Liam, little realising that this is the last night they will spend together as a family. Because tomorrow she will be accused of Liam's murder. 

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Eason Exclusive: Fran Littlewood introduces Amazing Grace Adams

Eason Exclusive: Fran Littlewood introduces Amazing Grace Adams

Eason is delighted to share an exclusive introduction from Fran Littlewood to her new novel, Amazing Grace AdamsAmazing Grace Adams tells the story of a life, a marriage, a family, set against a single north-London day. A rollercoaster ride of redemption and discovery, it's a powerful celebration of womanhood.  

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Eason Exclusive: Sample Recipe and Top Tips from Ciara Attwell

Eason Exclusive: Sample Recipe and Top Tips from Ciara Attwell

Eason is honoured to share 5 top tips from renowned food blogger, cookery writer, busy mum and founder of the My Fussy Eater brand, Ciara Attwell that will save you time and money in 2023. Plus an Eason exclusive recipe sample from The Fuss-free Family Cookbook.

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Eason Exclusive: Sinéad Moriarty introduces Yours, Mine, Ours

Eason Exclusive: Sinéad Moriarty introduces Yours, Mine, Ours

Eason is delighted to share an exclusive introduction by beloved Irish author Sinéad Moriarty to her new book which weaves a heartwarming tale about the strengths and struggles of contemporary family life. 

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Eason Exclusive: Finn Longman discusses The Butterfly Assassin

Eason Exclusive: Finn Longman discusses The Butterfly Assassin

Eason is delighted to present an insight into character creation, story and finding the right voice by author Finn Longman. Finn tells how they stumbled upon the concept for their novel, The Butterfly Assassin.

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Eason Exclusive Sampler: Joyrider by Angela Scanlon

Eason Exclusive Sampler: Joyrider by Angela Scanlon

Author, tv presenter and and host of the podcast Thanks A Million, Angela Scanlon shares her guide to tapping into your own natural super resource - joy in her refreshing new book Joyrider. At easons.com, we are delighted to share this sneak preview sample from the book wherein Angela discusses the power of desire and it's link to our ability to find happiness. 

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Eason Exclusive: Marguerite Penrose introduces her remarkable memoir: Yeah, But Where Are You Really From?

Eason Exclusive: Marguerite Penrose introduces her remarkable memoir: Yeah, But Where Are You Really From?

Marguerite's story is one of facing some big questions - Who am I? How do I live in world made for people with bodies different to mine? Why does anyone care about my skin colour? - with intelligence, humour, courage and common-sense. Yeah, But Where Are You Really From? is a captivating, wise and inspiring memoir by a truly remarkable woman and Easons is honoured to share Marguerite's exclusive introduction to the book. 

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Eason Exclusive: Louise O'Neill introduces her new novel, Idol

Eason Exclusive: Louise O'Neill introduces her new novel, Idol

Riveting, compulsive and bold, IDOL interrogates our relationship with our heroes and explores the world of online influencers, asking how well we can ever really know those whose carefully curated profiles we follow online. And it asks us to consider how two memories of the same event can differ, and how effortlessly we choose which stories to believe.

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Eason Bonus Content: Bunny vs Monkey

Eason Bonus Content: Bunny vs Monkey

The funniest fight ever is taking the world by storm!
Jamie Smart's Bunny vs Monkey children's book series, written in a comic book style is a brand new children's favourite and we're so excited to share this Eason bonus content with our Bunny vs Monkey fans!

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Eason Exclusive Sampler: Again, Rachel by Marian Keyes

Eason Exclusive Sampler: Again, Rachel by Marian Keyes

Eason is honoured to share an exclusive extract from the bestselling and beloved Irish author, Marian Keyes’ latest book Again, Rachel. Twenty-five years after the iconic, 1.5 million-copy bestseller Rachel’s Holiday burst into our lives, Rachel’s BACK! Again, Rachel is a hilarious and heartwarming tale that Marian and Rachel fans are sure to love!

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