Magazine
The Persistent Folly of the Brolly
Like gladiatorial duels, some things are better off left in the past. The umbrella is no exception, writes Barry Murphy.
Dublin’s Gig Economy is Booming. Its Workers Aren’t
The gig economy has been heralded as the future of employment. But low wages and zero-hours contracts have left many battling poverty and even homelessness.
Florence’s Renaissance Woman
Plautilla Nelli was a painter working during the Renaissance. She was also a woman, at a time when the combination was almost unheard of.
‘He Offered Me Carrot Sticks and a Dip’: The Day I Met Johnny Depp
Stephen Jones, the founder of iconic UK act Babybird, on a moment that's crystal clear in a life of hazy memories.
Rediscovering Home in Hong Kong – Through Food
Katy Amos spends a summer at home in Hong Kong attempting to relearn its ways. Her plan of action: food.
In Rural Tipperary, a Printing Press Led by Curiosity, not Cost
In the hills of Tipperary, Simon Cutts and Erica Van Horn challenge artistic conventions with their Coracle printing press.
Untended and Overlooked, Arklow Fights for Survival
Arklow, in Ireland’s south-east, is a place with a rich history. But urbanisation and a lack of investment mean the town is struggling.
An Adult Education
World-famous porn star and acclaimed writer Stoya on capitalism, good sex and the patriarchy.
Torture Porn
Perfect for an easy Friday night viewing?
Plight of Palestinians Documented at the Pearse Centre
A double documentary, looking at the brutality children are subjected to by the Israeli military, will be aired at the Pearse Centre on Thursday, September 12th.