A reflection on the launch of New Isles Press Issue 5 at the Look North Belfast Arts Festival, exploring how independent anthologies published by Yellow House Publishing Ltd bring together shared language traditions English, Irish, Scots, Ulster-Scots, Manx and Welsh across these islands.
A tribute to Linda Ervine MBE and her transformative work with the Irish language, standing strong against attempts to divide communities. This blog highlights her impact, recent challenges, and the power of cultural openness.