Magazine

The Pandemic is Impeding My Penchant for People Watching

Masks, social distancing and multiple lockdowns have ruined my ability to make wild inferences about total strangers, writes Emer Tyrrell.
By Emer Tyrrell

Pasta Fasul – Born in Italy, Made Great Around the World

This vegan take on the Italian classic will warm you through the winter.
By Keegan Andrulis

Women Overlooked: Katie Sheldon, Ireland’s Queen of Darts

The 17 year old is making waves in darts at home and abroad, transforming perceptions of a game long associated with pubs and pints.
By Faye Curran

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Scintillating, mood-setting film trailers have been replaced by sickening ads for supermarkets and schools, writes Jessica Allen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