Magazine

The Double Bind of Sex and Disability in Ireland

Charlotte Ryan investigates the complex laws surrounding the sexual rights of disabled people in Ireland, and how the arts are opening up the discussion
By Charlotte Ryan

America’s Gun Paradox

Claire Stalhuth reflects on how residents of a country where mass shootings are a real and common occurrence can either live in fear, or live in denial.
By Claire Stalhuth

Cinema is Trapped in a Trailer Travesty

Scintillating, mood-setting film trailers have been replaced by sickening ads for supermarkets and schools, writes Jessica Allen
By Jessica Allen

How Do We Beat the ‘Cool Girl’ Trope?

Faye Curran parses one of cinema's oldest – and tiredest – clichés.
By Faye Curran

An Ode to Solo Travel

Caoimhe Weakliam recounts her decision to holiday alone over the summer that inspired a love of independent getaways.
By Caoimhe Weakliam

The Enduring Magic of the Irish Staycation

Faye Curran travels to Kerry and rediscovers her love for the Irish holiday.
By Faye Curran

Women Overlooked: The Muslim Sisters of Éire

Robert Quinn meets Lorraine O'Connor, the founder of a group aimed at empowering Muslim women in Ireland and giving back to the community.
By Robert Quinn

Curse the Right Rites of Writing

English grammar is thoroughly thoughtless. No one balm alone can calm the qualms take make us balk when we talk, writes Siothrún Sardina.
By Siothrún Sardina

The Fight for Myanmar’s Freedom

The military in Myanmar staged a coup on February 1st, detaining the State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the President U Win Myint as well as senior government officials.
By Supyae Yadanar

Juneteenth: Striking the Right Tone

Juneteeth, which commemorates the emancipation of slaves in the US, is now a federal holiday. But will this mean the loss of nuance and sensitivity of the day?
By Emer Moreau