Archive - Sweet Oblivion

Want to start your own newsletter?

I'm running a course on this very thing with the Irish Writers Centre.

Jun 10 •

May 2025

What's missing from the Irish arts

Regular TV show, anyone?

May 22 •

April 2025

Positive diversions

I'm back after a break, with some cultural bright spots to share.

Apr 29 •

February 2025

A tribute to the cutest dog.

Feb 5 •

January 2025

Books to watch out for in 2025 (podcast)

Let's have a mini podcast on books to kick off the year ahead.

Jan 6 •

27:26

December 2024

Why it's easy to love Somebody Somewhere

Make time for this gem of a show.

Dec 11, 2024 •

November 2024

On women not shutting up

Noticing what has changed since the 1990s.

Nov 5, 2024 •

October 2024

Making art about what we don't talk about

A visit to two art exhibitions at the RHA.

Oct 1, 2024 •

September 2024

I miss the 'old Twitter'

In amongst the trolls and the tweetshaming was some real gold.

Sep 17, 2024 •

August 2024

Hilary Heron and Ireland's disappeared artists

Have you seen her incredible work yet?

Aug 20, 2024 •

July 2024

6 excellent culture podcasts

And why these info-packed series are so great.

Jul 30, 2024 •

What Taylor Swift and the Mighty Boosh taught me about fandom

Is it cringe to be a fan?

Jul 8, 2024 •

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