Galway writer Aoife Burke has been chosen to represent Ireland internationally in the upcoming book 100 Artists of Europe, published by Culturale Lab in Italy. “It was a huge honour to be chosen among so many talented people. It’s a milestone for me in my career, and it’s very special to me,” she said. Coming from a family of writers from Galway, Burke has had a … [Read more...] about University of Galway graduate Aoife Burke on being chosen to represent Ireland in new book celebrating 100 artists in Europe
Society Spotlight: Granny Soc, where the young idolise the old
Granny; noun: someone’s grandmother; a word that denotes things associated with elderly women. Uttering this word around any Irish person usually conjures images of a woman in her nineties, wearing a stuffy cardigan and going to mass religiously (pun intended). The word Granny has been used in a derogatory, and notably misogynistic, way too. If someone under the … [Read more...] about Society Spotlight: Granny Soc, where the young idolise the old
‘Stranger Things’ season 5 review
This review contains spoilers. Picture this: it's 2016, you’ve just sat down at the TV to watch Netflix, and you come across a brand-new show about a kid who goes missing, and whose friends and family get tangled up in a government conspiracy while trying to find him. Fast-forward to ten years later, and the final episode of Stranger Things is released. After all that … [Read more...] about ‘Stranger Things’ season 5 review
Roisín O’Donnell on the reality behind literary success
Image: @roisinodonnellwriter (Instagram) Fresh from winning Novel of the Year at the Irish Book Awards, Roisín O’Donnell’s debut novel Nesting has struck a chord with readers for the thoughtful way in which the book tackles themes of motherhood, survival, and domestic violence. O’Donnell has been a revered short story writer for over a decade, and her work has been … [Read more...] about Roisín O’Donnell on the reality behind literary success