Fried turns 3: my Top 5 stories
In 2020, I founded the Irish magazine, Fried. Three years on, let’s take a look back on some of my favourite pieces from ISSUE 001.
By Enya McIntyre
Think inside the box
By Enya McIntyre
‘Think inside the Box’ takes a closer look at the structure of the voting system in a democracy and encourages readers to utilise their right to vote. This was a story I was very passionate about and worked very hard on.
2. what’s the t in ireland?
By Katie Mulvihill
This story is one of the more intimate stories featured in the magazine and flows as a conversation between Katie and her interviewees Noah and Kye; discussing their experiences as living transgender.
3. LET’S TALK ABOUT SEX
By Enya McIntyre
‘Let’s Talk about Sex’ does exactly what it says on the tin - it talks about sex and everything with it which unfortunately is not the case for sex education at the secondary level. In order to create this article, I did a lot of research on the sex education system in Ireland and the implications of Catholic school teachings.
4. therapy taboo
By Molly Cluney
Molly chatted with a key figure from Jigsaw Ireland to discuss the free counseling service and the importance of speaking out and getting help. In this, Molly shares personal details of her own making the story all the more special.
5. it wanted to kill me
By Enya McIntyre
In this raw tell-all interview, we learn how Jack overcame his eating disorder and what life is like at the other side.
