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Read ‘Andy Warhol’ by Keith Ridgway online

Submitted by stingingfly on Fri, 20/01/2012 - 17:07

The Stinging Fly is still the talk of the town (well, the web bit of it, at least) over in New York. The Literarian, the online journal from The Center for Fiction, has made The Fly its featured international journal for their latest issue. And to mark the occasion, they’ve republished Keith Ridgway’s wonderful short story, 'Andy Warhol', which first appeared in our New York-themed issue.

Stinging Fly interview with writing.ie

Submitted by stingingfly on Fri, 20/01/2012 - 16:55

Alison Wells of www.writing.ie recently asked Stinging Fly editor, Declan Meade, a lot of questions about short stories, The Stinging Fly, the future of the magazine and a lot, lot more. 

Writing.ie: When we promote Irish writing, what are we promoting, something identifiable in topic or style or just good writing from those who happen to be or live in Ireland?

Stinging Fly Christmas Gathering - tonight!

Submitted by stingingfly on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 15:26

What: An end of year gathering for our readers, writers and all those who are just Fly-curious.

Featuring readings, music and comedy.

Where: The Grand Social (Formerly Pravda), 35 Lower Liffey Street.

When: Monday, December 12, 8pm onwards.

How much: Admission is free and all are welcome.

 

Dave Lordan to guest edit Summer 2012 issue of The Stinging Fly

Submitted by stingingfly on Mon, 05/12/2011 - 17:30

We are delighted to announce that Dave Lordan has agreed to guest edit our Summer 2012 issue. An award-winning poet, short-story writer and playwright, Dave has been a regular contributor to the magazine over the past few years. We look forward to working with him over the next six months.

Kevin Barry on Costa shortlist

Submitted by stingingfly on Wed, 16/11/2011 - 15:34

Hearty congratulations are due to Kevin Barry for making it onto the Costa First Novel Award shortlist. His debut novel, City of Bohane, described by the judging panel as “startlingly original – a tour de force of language and imagination,” is joined on the list by Patrick McGuinness’ The Last Hundred Days, Christie Watson’s Tiny Sunbirds Far Away, and Kerry Young’s Pao. 

Two great reviews

Submitted by stingingfly on Wed, 19/10/2011 - 15:35

It's been a good week for reviews - Sharp Sticks Driven Nails and Issue 18 of our magazine received fine praise from fine people. Read on to see what they said...

Michael J. Farrell readings: Dublin, Limerick and Cork

Submitted by stingingfly on Fri, 14/10/2011 - 16:31

Life in the Universe author, Michael J. Farrell, is one of eighteen authors who will read in venues all across Ireland from October 18th to November 24th as part of the Irish Writers' Centre's ongoing Peregrine Reading series.

Sean O'Reilly reading: October 21st

Submitted by stingingfly on Fri, 14/10/2011 - 15:58

Sean O'Reilly will be reading at the Irish Writers' Centre next Friday, October 21st.  The event, which kicks off at 1pm, is part of the Centre's weekly Lunchtime Reading series, and will see Sean read from his short story 'All Day and All of the Night', which is published in our latest issue.

Events news: The Stinging Fly in New York

Submitted by stingingfly on Wed, 21/09/2011 - 14:11

To celebrate the launch of our special New York-themed issue, we have lined up (what we hope will be) three fantastic events on three consecutive nights on October 25th, 26th and 27th.

All the events are free and everyone is welcome to attend.  If you are lucky enough to be in New York, do come along and join us. (We'd ask all our readers and supporters in Ireland to spread the word to anyone they think might be interested in coming along and welcoming The Fly to New York!)

Events roundup: September 10th - 25th

Submitted by stingingfly on Fri, 09/09/2011 - 17:17

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