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The Poems of Seamus Heaney: Manchester Literature Festival celebrates the definitive collection of the late Nobel Laureate’s work

The Poems of Seamus Heaney: Manchester Literature Festival celebrates the definitive collection of the late Nobel Laureate’s work

An enthusiastic panel of poets and professors sat down in the Martin Harris Centre this Monday to recite and discuss the incomparable work of the revered and beloved Irish poet in the wake of an extensive new collection of his poetry being released.
Interview: Cliffords’ Iona Lynch on touring, literature and the Irish music scene

Interview: Cliffords’ Iona Lynch on touring, literature and the Irish music scene

Iona Lynch of Cliffords opens up about her experience in Irish music and discusses her literary influences ahead of the band’s November tour
Reclaiming what was stolen: The revival of Gaeilge

Reclaiming what was stolen: The revival of Gaeilge

The quiet resurgence of Ireland’s native language is evidence of a powerful tool in resistance against oppression
A missed opportunity for change? Ireland’s election results explained

A missed opportunity for change? Ireland’s election results explained

Ireland’s election results signal a continuation of the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael coalition
Bad Sisters series 2 review: The craic continues

Bad Sisters series 2 review: The craic continues

The bad sisters are back with a bang in the sequel of Sharon Horgan’s smash hit dark comedy
Inside Manchester’s Diplomatic Community: Interviews with Sarah Mangan and Kazi Ziaul Hasan

Inside Manchester’s Diplomatic Community: Interviews with Sarah Mangan and Kazi Ziaul Hasan

Manchester’s diplomatic community rarely finds itself in the news despite it being the second largest in the country. Kazi Ziaul Hasan, the Bangladeshi Assistant High Commissioner, and Sarah Mangan, the Irish Consul-General, explain the work of the city’s diplomatic missions and their relationship to students in Manchester
“Manchester inspired the movement here”: The Students’ Union President making headlines in Dublin

“Manchester inspired the movement here”: The Students’ Union President making headlines in Dublin

A landslide election victory this year brought self-described ‘council communist’ László Molnárfi the presidency of the Students’ Union at Trinity College Dublin. A series of direct actions since his election have cost Trinity College financially and made national headlines while dividing students and sparking debate about the role of Students’ Unions
Opera House Manchester brings it on home

Opera House Manchester brings it on home

The Commitments, a jukebox musical based on the novel of the same name, is heading to Opera House Manchester – starring local legend Nigel Pivaro
Eurovision 2023: Sweden makes history whilst the UK repeats it

Eurovision 2023: Sweden makes history whilst the UK repeats it

Eurovision 2023 saw Sweden make history on multiple fronts whilst the UK, the host country, found itself back at the bottom
Irish Trad: The Ambience of St Paddy’s Day

Irish Trad: The Ambience of St Paddy’s Day

Droplets of Guinness, the hubbub of laughter and the sweet melodies of the Irish Trad musicians float through the air on St Patrick’s Day
Live review: milk. – Dublin’s newest export are best served hot!

Live review: milk. – Dublin’s newest export are best served hot!

Dublin four-piece milk. bring their brand of alt-pop to Manchester Academy 3, with support from Gloria
Cal Freeman: My experience as a Queer Irish filmmaker

Cal Freeman: My experience as a Queer Irish filmmaker

We talk to Manchester-based Cal Freeman about his experience as a Queer filmmaker, the projects he’s undertaken, and advice for aspiring filmmakers
Palace Theatre Manchester celebrates 25 years of Lord of the Dance

Palace Theatre Manchester celebrates 25 years of Lord of the Dance

Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance is coming to the Palace Theatre as part of its 25th anniversary world tour
Irish Politics, not for the Feint hearted: Sinn Fein to lead Stormont for the first time in 100 years

Irish Politics, not for the Feint hearted: Sinn Fein to lead Stormont for the first time in 100 years

Does Sinn Fein’s recent electoral victory secure the possibility of reunification for Ireland?
Growing up in Ireland: Ignorance vs beauty

Growing up in Ireland: Ignorance vs beauty

Growing up black and Irish is an unspoken struggle at times – yet being Irish goes beyond race
Belfast: A love letter to childhood innocence

Belfast: A love letter to childhood innocence

Belfast, an autobiographical story of Kenneth Branagh’s childhood, is an irresistibly charming and heart-warming crowd-pleaser.
Five drinks to celebrate a lockdown St Patricks Day

Five drinks to celebrate a lockdown St Patricks Day

Not sure what to drink on St. Patricks Day? We’ve got you covered!
Review: Normal People

Review: Normal People

The BBC adaptation of Sally Rooney’s ‘Normal People’ has recently burst on to our screens and gifted the nation with the perfect escape from the monotony of lockdown
Review: Calm with Horses

Review: Calm with Horses

Calm with Horses blends a gripping underworld story with a personal drama to create universal moral dilemmas, writes Michal Wasilewski.
Hockey Olympic qualifiers: a dramatic end to proceedings

Hockey Olympic qualifiers: a dramatic end to proceedings

Following the eventful qualifiers faced by Team GB and Team Ireland, Tom Reynolds has a look at how things turned out