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Has Macnas lost its way?
Macnas celebrates its 21st birthday this year, but the party
could be deflated by critics, including some of its founders, who
say the group has abandoned its roots, writes
Michelle McDonagh . p
Macnas: A history of madness
The name Macnas means "joyful abandonment". Following the
success of Gulliver in 1988, Macnas reinforced its position as a
force to be reckoned with in the arts in Ireland, with a succession
of carnival-style parades for the Galway Arts Festival each
summer. p
No cure for families
Is the middle child forgotten? Is the eldest always bossy? Róisín Ingle looks at a new take on turbulent sibling relationships. p
Other Features
Why Friday doesn't have to be freaky
The hex of 'Friday the 13th' can be banished with a little bit of positive thinking, writes Kate Holmquist . pOur hero flees social decorum and is brought to book
Displaced in Mullingar : A social faux pas sends Michael Harding scurrying for his jeep, but even there he can't save himself from his actions. pReviews
A round-up of reviews from Irish Times writers: p
