Magazine
The Stinging Fly magazine was founded in 1998 by Declan Meade and Aoife Kavanagh. Kavanagh departed after two issues, leaving Meade as sole editor. Eabhan Ní Shúileabháin became poetry editor in September 2001.
The enterprise was initially inspired by David Marcus and the publication of the Fish Anthology. The stated founding objective was to provide a forum for the very best new Irish and international writing. Most of the contributors are new or emerging writers, and usually have some connection to Ireland. Equal emphasis is given to short stories and poetry, with occasional other material such as novel extracts, song lyrics, and author interviews. Each issue also presents the black-and-white artwork of a particular illustrator or artist.
After 18 published issues, Meade took a break in 2004 and, as he says on the official website, “toyed with the idea of giving it all up.” The magazine reappeared as Issue 1 of Volume 2 in summer 2005, in a new 75x245mm format with graphic design by Fergal Condon. The new volume also introduced a “featured poet” section of four or five pages which allows a relatively new poet to present a more representative sample of his or her work. The first featured poet was Phillip Crymble.
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