Guillotine Queen: Sorcha O’Higgins
Sorcha O’Higgins reigns supreme in the land of collage. She adorned our cover a year ago with her mash-up on the new wave of music directors in our midst.
New Irish Craft Gin Set To Buck Botanicals Trend With 350 Year Old Inspired Recipe
Blood Monkey has been designed as a sipping gin – one of only a few gins that can be drunk neat as well as in a traditional gin and tonic…
Hand Fan For Habitats: Yanny Petters
The work of botanical artist Yanny Petters is informed by the "minutiae of nature”. A recent creation of hers ‘Hand Fans for Habits’ has been acquired by the National Museum…
Barking Up The Right Tree: Sarah Webb and Steve McCarthy
Writer Sarah Webb and illustrator Steve McCarthy are collaborating on their third picture book for children. They share their thoughts on what it takes to forge an alchemy in this…
Bereen Brothers Launch Movemburger Pop Up at Charlotte Quay
Brothers Marc and Conor Bereen have taken the bold decision to transform their popular Charlotte Quay restaurant into a stunning new pop up this November.
Hot Orange Hampers: Ken Madden of The Lismore Food Company
Lismore’s artisan bakers have upped their game even further with an elegant new hamper range celebrating the art of afternoon tea.
Róisín Pierce – Blàthanna Fiáin
Róisín Pierce presents Blàthanna Fiáin, the collection she has created after winning the Chanel Prix des Métiers d'Art prize at the Hyères festival.
It’s Personal – Ailbhe Reddy
From bumpy relationships to self failings, Ailbhe Reddy shares her 'Personal History' in her debut album.
Book Review: The Art of the Glimpse
This anthology is both a time capsule for Ireland’s past, and a modern representation of our current anxieties.
Knives Out: Hugo Byrne x Katto
As we stare at the four walls thinking what next to address, investing in a pair of quality blades becomes a tempting temporary satiation for our mounting madness.
Drop Everything It’s Dreamtime
It’s Dreamtime with Drop Everything’s Mary Nally as she encourages a pandemic peace of mind with her collection.
Audio Review: Bill Callahan – Gold Record
Overall, Gold Record is a densely storied and beautifully told record, certainly one of Bill Callahan’s best.
Book Review: Looking Through You: Northern Chronicles – Gerald Dawe
Looking Through You: Northern Chronicles is an elegant meditation on poet Gerald Dawe’s relationship to his home city, Belfast.
Sunburnt In Autumn
It was a case of Eight Degrees on cloud nine last month as the brewers Sunburnt Irish Red picked up the accolade of World's Best Pale Amber at the World…
Turning The Page: 5 Highlights of The International Literature Festival 2020
Following its postponement in May, the International Literature Festival is re-emerging through a series of livestreams and pre-recorded chats. We select a few highlights from their programme for your delectation.
BRAMARAMA: Four Things We’re Stoked For At The Bram Stoker Festival 2020
After numerous course alterations owing to the ever-changing restrictions, Bram Stoker bobs its head above water. Here's what we’re most stoked about!
Sarah Boland – V-Face Stoneybatter
"Just as we were ready to open the doors, Dublin was in the midst of the first lockdown." We catch up with Sarah Boland, owner of V-Face in Stoneybatter.
A Message From Shay at The Hacienda
“Hang on, we’ll definitely be back!” - Shay, from the Hacienda, is easily one of our favourite proprietors of one of our favourite bars in the city.