Magazine

Broken Social Scene

To many who frequent them, several of Dublin's nightlife spots are increasingly symbolic of a community wrestling with its identity.
By Eliana Jordan

Does Cosplay Have a Dark Side?

For many, cosplay is an accepting community that offers a chance for self-expression. But the scene isn't without its problems.
By Orla Murnaghan

Meet the Activists Fighting Fossil Fuels – Here and Everywhere

Not Here, Not Anywhere is a climate collective pushing to end Ireland's dependence on fossil fuels.
By Samuel O’Brient

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.
By 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.
By Patrick O'Donoghue

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.
By Eliana Jordan

‘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.
By Stephen Jones

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.
By Katy Amos

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.
By Martha Kirwan

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.
By Patrick O'Donoghue