Irish politics meets Spot the Difference. With a general election less than two weeks out, we try our best to separate those most identical twins: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.
The Layman's Political Spectrum
What modern Irish party politics offers and what it means for you.
Check the Register before the General Election
If you registered to vote, changed your registered address or acquired Irish citizenship in the last 12 months, you won’t be eligible to vote in this General Election, unless you fill out a special form. Here’s a guide on how to make sure you’re on the Register of Electors.
'Do Hotel Rooms Have Window Sills?'
Adam Nolan-Horan recently authored a book of short stories, which capture contemporary Dublin through the lens of the housing crisis. We asked the writer a few questions about the collection, the writing process, and his plans for future projects.
Eileen Gray: Her Life and Work
It’s time the Enniscorthy-born pioneer of modernist design is celebrated as a true Irish icon. As part of our series on Irish design, Matt Retallick reviews her definitive biography.
Gypsies on the Autobahn
Ahead of their much anticipated first headline gig in two years, FAC sat down with Gypsies on the Autobahn’s frontman James Smith and talked about new tunes, the pressures of success and the maturing of the band.
Celebrating Suburban Joy and Angst — Arnold Park Studios
Veteran graphic tee designer Andy Beller has dropped the first lookbook — exclusively released on FAC — for his Arnold Park Studios label, shot by Jordan Hearns.
‘Golden Boys’ — Hannah Ennis
The socially and environmentally sustainable brand seeks to challenge traditional shapes and materials in menswear.
Comfy
Faolan Carey’s eye for detail captures the essence of Fringe Festival award-winning Club Comfort, an LGBTGIA friendly environment.
Why Protest?
“Find your tribe and claim your place in society” — a personal reflection on the power of collaborative action by an Extinction Rebellion activist.
Protect Yourself
Damaged explore how emotion, pain, trauma can transform us. Their aim is to normalise these experiences and let people know they are not alone.
Dublin, In Detail
Faolan Carey’s eye for detail has captured the essence of our capital city.
Rebelling for Climate
Nature is radical. Extinction Rebellion have collaborated with FAC for this article, to call for a Global Climate Strike from September 20th – 27th.
Ireland's Recurring Crisis
Our current housing crisis can be traced directly back to the 2008 recession. Could Ireland’s now efficient economy catastrophically collapse again?
'RAČUNARI' - LATE 2N SS19
LATE 2N continue to push the boundaries in the Irish fashion scene, in both conceptual terms and their unique garment design.
Forgotten Moments in Irish History
Modernist.ie founder Matt Retallick will be featuring an ongoing series on FAC, exploring the history of Irish design.
Epoch; Bold, Colourful, Feminine
Epoch are a female art collective looking to promote feminism and social equality through their work, contributing to Dublin visual culture with bold, striking, colourful contemporary art.
What Can We Expect From Boris?
Boris Johnson. A history of outrageous quotes. What can we expect from him as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
A Guide to Sustainable Shopping in Dublin
Want to shop for clothes sustainably - but don’t know where to look? This handy guide has the suss on all the best vintage, charity and second-hand shops in Dublin. Sorted!
Simply Dark
Aprés Dark are back with a new collection, creating garments that combine crisp simplicity with a blend of 90s throwback and modern cultural norms.