CURRENT ISSUE:  OCTOBER 2023

Irish Lit: St. Kevin’s Miracles

Saint Kevin, the sixth century Glendalough saint, was an ascetic and hermit who slept on stones, ate little but herbs and roots, prayed in freezing water, and wore mostly animal skins. He spent much of his time

Off the Shelf: The Plague of Souls

Plague of souls

The Plague of Souls By Mike McCormack Soho Press ISBN 978-1-64129-578-9 177 pp 2023 Review by Terrence J. Kenneally As the novel opens, Nealon (it’s protagonist) is returning to his […]

Off the Shelf: Absolution

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By Terry Kenneally Off the Shelf: AbsolutionBy Alice McDermottFarrar, Straus, and Giroux. ISBN 9780374610487 2023 324 pp. Alice McDermott has long been recognized for her portraits of mid-20th-century life, with […]

Join Our New Irish Book Club

☘THE CRAIC☘     (Cleveland Reads About Ireland Club) JANUARY 2024 – JUNE 2024 Date: Our once a month meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the monthTime:  Meetings begin at […]

Irish Lit: Epiphany

By Dr. Jeanne Colleran  You may be just settling in to read this magazine as the Christmas season comes to a close, with the Feast of Epiphany. For all of […]

Irish Lit: Christmas Card Poems

Discover Seamus Heaney’s enchanting Christmas Card Poems, offering insights into the Nobel Prize-winning poet’s reflections on the season. From the innocence of “Catherine’s Poem” to the profound “The Manger,” explore Heaney’s unique perspective on Christmas. Delve into the dual voices, subtle infusions of mature insight, and timeless themes that characterize these poetic gems.

Off the Shelf: So Late in the Day

Discover Claire Keegan’s latest work, “So Late in the Day,” a powerful character study delving into themes of misogyny and its destructive impact. Award-winning and succinct, this 47-page novella explores personal flaws, societal challenges, and the pursuit of happiness. Dive into Keegan’s rich narrative that captures the complexities of human relationships and the echoes of Ireland’s historical context.

Irish Lit: O’Casey, the Druid and Other Serious Things

Dive into the world of Sean O’Casey’s Dublin Trilogy, masterfully staged by the Druid Theatre Company. Explore the intersection of farce and futility, pretension and real loss in O’Casey’s plays, offering a profound reflection on Irish society. Discover the historical context and significance of these timeless works.