Ahead of the publication of his latest collection, 'Levitation', we look back at a 2003 interview with Sean O'Reilly from the magazine's archives.
We are in the midst of a raging culture war defined by cruelty, extremism and intolerance. Angela Nagle's new book is a timely and insightful report from the internet battlefield.
China Miéville’s portrayal of the Bolsheviks' rise to power is a captivating and inspirational description of the revolutionary moment, when everything is possible.
Podcast The Stinging Fly Podcast
Kevin Barry Reads Cathy SweeneyKevin Barry reads two stories by Cathy Sweeney, and talks to Sorcha Kenny about their strange and elusive qualities.
How can journalists and non-fiction writers tell the stories of the people most affected by the deepening housing crisis?
I don't know whether in Ireland she is considered an Irish writer or an American. In fact, she is both, and both countries ought to be proud to claim her. — William Maxwell
2nd June 2017
29th May 2017
How can journalists and non-fiction writers tell the stories of the people most affected by the deepening housing crisis?
Tracing the wandering path of the homeless through the histories of word and song.
Alan McMonagle, Billy O'Callaghan and Ethel Rohan have all published their first novels this year. Here they discuss the challenges of moving from the short story to the longer form.