The Pig's Back
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The Pig's Back is a literary journal based in Donegal. Edited by Dean Fee + Emily Cooper. Produced by the Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny.
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Issue Seven — The Pig's Back
Featuring writing from Sophie Corser, Wendy Erskine, Rosa Mäkelä, Dara McWade, Laura Morris, Nicole Morris and Odrán Waldron.
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October 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Beautifully designed by Patrick Fisher at Frontwards Designs and produced by @culturalcentre.bsky.social
Our thanks as always to @artscouncilireland.bsky.social www.thepigsback.ie/shop/p/issue...
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August 14, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Featuring amazing essays and short fiction from incredible writers such as Niamh Campbell, Darragh McCausland, Kevin Breathnach, Megan Nolan, Kathryn Scanlan, Roisin Kiberd and many more.
Not to be missed. Link below 🐽
Not to be missed. Link below 🐽
August 14, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Featuring amazing essays and short fiction from incredible writers such as Niamh Campbell, Darragh McCausland, Kevin Breathnach, Megan Nolan, Kathryn Scanlan, Roisin Kiberd and many more.
Not to be missed. Link below 🐽
Not to be missed. Link below 🐽
You can read the rest of Paul's brilliant essay in our current issue. Available on our website or in select bookshops. www.thepigsback.ie/shop
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July 9, 2025 at 1:57 PM
You can read the rest of Paul's brilliant essay in our current issue. Available on our website or in select bookshops. www.thepigsback.ie/shop
Paul Whyte is a writer and Dad. His work has been published in The Moth, The Lonely Crowd, The Irish Examiner and more. In 2021 his debut novel 'Harrow the Boys' was published by Maverick House. He is currently editing his follow-up and working on an essay collection.
July 9, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Paul Whyte is a writer and Dad. His work has been published in The Moth, The Lonely Crowd, The Irish Examiner and more. In 2021 his debut novel 'Harrow the Boys' was published by Maverick House. He is currently editing his follow-up and working on an essay collection.
You can read Kathy's fantastic story in our current issue. Available on our website or in select bookshops. thepigsback.ie/shop
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June 30, 2025 at 4:47 PM
You can read Kathy's fantastic story in our current issue. Available on our website or in select bookshops. thepigsback.ie/shop
Kathy Stevens is a short story writer from Stratford-upon-Avon, where she works as a butcher. Her stories have appeared in MIR, The Moth, and Granta. She is working on a collection.
June 30, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Kathy Stevens is a short story writer from Stratford-upon-Avon, where she works as a butcher. Her stories have appeared in MIR, The Moth, and Granta. She is working on a collection.
You can read Kerry's excellent story in our current issue. Available on our website or in select bookshops. thepigsback.ie/shop
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June 10, 2025 at 11:47 AM
You can read Kerry's excellent story in our current issue. Available on our website or in select bookshops. thepigsback.ie/shop
Kerry Mahony is a writer and creative based in Dublin. She has had prose published in Worms Magazine and Lesbian Art Circle and writes about art, design and culture for DJ Mag, Totally Dublin, Service95 and The GOO.
June 10, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Kerry Mahony is a writer and creative based in Dublin. She has had prose published in Worms Magazine and Lesbian Art Circle and writes about art, design and culture for DJ Mag, Totally Dublin, Service95 and The GOO.
You can read Sam's brilliant story in our current issue. Order now online or find it in select bookshops. thepigsback.ie/shop
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May 28, 2025 at 1:07 PM
You can read Sam's brilliant story in our current issue. Order now online or find it in select bookshops. thepigsback.ie/shop
Sam Furlong’s first book of poetry is forthcoming from Macha Press, and they are the poetry editor of The Frustrated Writer’s Group. They are writing a collection of short stories.
May 28, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Sam Furlong’s first book of poetry is forthcoming from Macha Press, and they are the poetry editor of The Frustrated Writer’s Group. They are writing a collection of short stories.
You can read Laura's hilarious story in our current issue. Order now online or find it in select bookshops. thepigsback.ie/shop
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May 19, 2025 at 2:08 PM
You can read Laura's hilarious story in our current issue. Order now online or find it in select bookshops. thepigsback.ie/shop
Laura Fitzgerald is a visual artist working in drawing, painting, installation, video, text and audio. Her writing has been published by PVA, Bog Bodies Press, Onomatopee, and Bloomers. She is currently working on a series of experimental short stories and poems.
May 19, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Laura Fitzgerald is a visual artist working in drawing, painting, installation, video, text and audio. Her writing has been published by PVA, Bog Bodies Press, Onomatopee, and Bloomers. She is currently working on a series of experimental short stories and poems.