So I went to the Arts Council and proposed their support to start the Dublin Review. The Dublin Review is a home for world-class fiction and non-fiction: short stories, non-fiction, essays, reportage and long-form criticism. I approached them – I felt if they could see the point of the Dublin Review, others would follow and we’d have a chance. The Dublin Review is aimed at people who just want to read the best writing. [ What makes the Irish literary magazine scene tick?Opens in new window ]I work two days on the Dublin Review and three days a week at Penguin; Penguin’s Irish operation started in 2003.
Source: The Irish Times November 14, 2025 18:17 UTC