First published 2015
This anthology brings together voices from across Ireland's literary landscape. Deirdre Madden, author of Molly Fox's Birthday and Time Present and Time Past, has gathered stories from both emerging talents and recognized masters like Colm Tóibín, Mary Morrissy, and Eoin McNamee. The collection spans a range of moods and approaches. Some stories dazzle with technical brilliance, others invite quiet reflection, and still others surprise with unexpected turns. Each writer brings fresh perspective to the short story form while drawing from Ireland's rich fictional heritage. The anthology showcases how contemporary Irish authors continue to push boundaries and explore new territory in their storytelling.
Genres: literary-fiction, anthologies, irish-literature, 21st-century
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
Setting: Ireland
Period: 21st-Century
237 pages · Kindle Edition · Faber & Faber