Colin Barrett: ‘My biggest fear was who’s going to want to read stories about lads in chip shops in small towns?’
The author’s writing, including his excellent debut novel, is firmly rooted in Mayo where he grew up
The author’s writing, including his excellent debut novel, is firmly rooted in Mayo where he grew up
Mei Chin on Holy Show; Dublin Review; Banshee; Splonk; and Four Faced Liar
The Stinging Fly, which is celebrating 25 years, has helped launch the careers of many of Ireland’s most promising writers
Declan Meade has made it his business to find our finest writers, and his 15 years at The Stinging Fly make for formidable reading
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices