Mutual aid and food solidarity in action In a world where food is both produced and distributed in an unequal way, co-ops and grassroots organisations which promote mutual aid with community and sustainability at the heart, are now more important than ever.

Originally published in print November 2020 Isabelle Allende fled Chile  after the coup of 1973 with only her clothes, family pictures, a small bag of dirt from her garden, and two books: an edition of Pablo Neruda’s Odes and “the … Continue reading Mutual aid and food solidarity in action In a world where food is both produced and distributed in an unequal way, co-ops and grassroots organisations which promote mutual aid with community and sustainability at the heart, are now more important than ever.

An Interview With John McKenna Fiachra Kelleher interviews John McKenna, one of Ireland’s leading food writers. McKenna and his partner Sally have co-authored a new cookbook, Milk, which aims to promote Irish dairy.

John McKenna is one of Ireland’s leading food writers. He and his wife, Sally, are known for their guide of Ireland’s best 100 restaurants, which is published annually. They have co-authored a new cookbook, Milk, which aims to promote Irish … Continue reading An Interview With John McKenna Fiachra Kelleher interviews John McKenna, one of Ireland’s leading food writers. McKenna and his partner Sally have co-authored a new cookbook, Milk, which aims to promote Irish dairy.

An Interview with Oli of MARSICANS Our music editor speaks to Oli of MARSICANS about songwriting, a summer of festivals, and their new single ‘Suburbs’

MARSICANS are a Leeds-born indie band known for their northern humour, catchy songs and onstage energy. Following their recent shows in Ireland, I got the chance to talk to guitarist and vocalist, Oli Jameson, about songwriting, festival season, and their … Continue reading An Interview with Oli of MARSICANS Our music editor speaks to Oli of MARSICANS about songwriting, a summer of festivals, and their new single ‘Suburbs’

Man Booker Prize 2018 longlist

The Man Booker Prize Longlist 2018 Trinity graduate and Mayo native Sally Rooney is tied for the youngest writer on this year’s longlist.

If you thought the awe and adrenaline of awards season was locked up in an Oscar-shaped vault until next spring, think again. The Man Booker Prize 2018 longlist, which celebrates a selection of the year’s best novels published in Ireland … Continue reading The Man Booker Prize Longlist 2018 Trinity graduate and Mayo native Sally Rooney is tied for the youngest writer on this year’s longlist.

Emmet Kirwan Triumphs As An ‘Angry Young Man’ Theatre critic Larissa Brigatti attends The Gate’s seminal post-performance showcase.

●●●●● Late at the Gate Writer and Performer: Emmet Kirwan Directed by Oonagh Murphy Late at the Gate is a fascinating event which  allows artists to express the innermost motifs of the performed plays by intertwining them with some current … Continue reading Emmet Kirwan Triumphs As An ‘Angry Young Man’ Theatre critic Larissa Brigatti attends The Gate’s seminal post-performance showcase.

The New Beginning // Summer 2018 Look Book Love and unity combine the women of the modern world; the grey concrete jungle cannot contain their passion.

The categorisation of women as ‘Eve’ or the ‘Virgin Mary’ is slowly being deconstructed in today’s society. Their roles as defined by cultural hegemony are being rejected, allowing people to conceptualise a woman’s place in culture that is not reliant … Continue reading The New Beginning // Summer 2018 Look Book Love and unity combine the women of the modern world; the grey concrete jungle cannot contain their passion.

A Homegrown Podcast Sensation: Words to That Effect "I want the show to be accessible to anyone who’s interested, without feeling like it’s over-simplified for those who might already be familiar with the area"

Conor Reid is a Trinity College Alumnus and a successful teacher, writer and now podcaster. Words to That Effect was first launched in 2017, and written, edited and recorded in Dublin. In the introduction to the first episode, Reid explains … Continue reading A Homegrown Podcast Sensation: Words to That Effect “I want the show to be accessible to anyone who’s interested, without feeling like it’s over-simplified for those who might already be familiar with the area”

Horror Film in the Making: “She Forgives” Former TN2 film writer and Trinity graduate Sarah-Kate Fenelon is in New York and producing "She Forgives," a gut-wrenching horror film exploring female empowerment and revenge.

After a night of infidelity, Rainn takes his girlfriend, Evelyn, on a romantic country retreat to try and restore her faith in their relationship, but it all comes to a bloody end when Evelyn discovers the truth about what really … Continue reading Horror Film in the Making: “She Forgives” Former TN2 film writer and Trinity graduate Sarah-Kate Fenelon is in New York and producing “She Forgives,” a gut-wrenching horror film exploring female empowerment and revenge.

Youth Rebellion, Fluid Identity Ireland has had a history of not only being oppressed by external forces, but of being emotionally suppressed as a nation. Its past is held down by restraints on expression of sexuality, gender and essentially the self.

Ireland has seen a dark and vibrant past of Skinheads, Hippies, Mods, Punks, Goths, Teddy Boys, Rockers, New Romantics, Skaters and Ravers. Each nugget of style has been reflective of a movement or feeling, whether it the Punks’ anarchic rejection … Continue reading Youth Rebellion, Fluid Identity Ireland has had a history of not only being oppressed by external forces, but of being emotionally suppressed as a nation. Its past is held down by restraints on expression of sexuality, gender and essentially the self.

Potent Imagery: the 8×8 “Freedom” Exhibition The real power of the exhibition lies in the immediacy of its imagery.

●●●●● Art that claims to tackle the big issues facing society is nothing new. However, in the rush to inform and highlight, the true power behind the works can be diminished. It is too often the case that art of … Continue reading Potent Imagery: the 8×8 “Freedom” Exhibition The real power of the exhibition lies in the immediacy of its imagery.