Having established her book blog, Swirl and Thread, in 2016, Mairéad Hearne is a respected and popular book reviewer. She has developed relationships with many authors, publishers and fellow book bloggers across the globe and is now a familiar moderator at literary festivals and events.
Her reviews are available at www.swirlandthread.com and also feature on the Irish Examiner.
Mairéad currently works with Vanessa Fox O’Loughlin across her portfolio, including as Festival Administrator for the Murder One International Crime Writing Festival and the Irish online literary website, writing.ie.
Her book blog Swirl and Thread is ranked as one of the top 25 Irish book blogs.
(Updated April 2026)
