Fiction, that work of the imagination, is a means of making sense of the world, and a way to escape the darkest of realities.

Jan Carson Essay 4th April 2019

The story of Gil Courtney shows us that, when it comes to making things up, some people really just want to believe. And who can blame them?

Wendy Erskine Essay 13th March 2019

Colin Barrett introduces Nicole Flattery's debut collection, 'Show Them A Good Time', a book that captures characters and relationships in one-liners that crackle with unerring timing and verve and terrible lucidity.

Colin Barrett Essay 6th March 2019

On the fiftieth anniversary of her death, Anna Kavan's contribution to twentieth century literature remains grossly under-appreciated.

Andrew McEneff Essay 5th December 2018

Reflecting on the creation of her first collection of short stories, Mia Gallagher elucidates the perpetual lesson of writing: that it’s always easy, and always hard.

Mia Gallagher Essay 31st July 2018

Facebook's founder is the most visible and enigmatic icon of the digital age. But what does he mean?

Roisin Kiberd Essay 27th June 2018

"I laid there with a blue sheet covering my face with a hole cut into it for my eye. This was my eighth and final unsuccessful eye surgery. It had been five years, one month, and twelve days since my first."

Serena Lawless Essay 6th June 2018

What can the attitudes of Ireland's housing officials tell us about their ability to handle the country's most serious housing crisis in living memory?

Danielle McLaughlin Essay 6th December 2017

In Des Hogan's work, Ireland is exhibited as precisely what it is: a gaudy, teetering, beautiful, dangerous, hysterical, haunted, failing country.

Kevin Barry Essay 14th November 2017

Learn to read your work with the eyes of a stranger and you will pass through the Valley of Failure towards the Mountain of Success.

Julian Gough Essay 24th October 2017