Laughing from the sidelines

Satirists are often accused of carping from the margins and achieving nothing – but Garvan Grant, author of a light-hearted new look at Irish history, tells Fiona Ness they contribute to a healthier society.

Gerard Crowley and Garvan Grant: the cartoonist and writer have produced a satirical and humorous take on Irish history

As the world went 40 shades of green for St Patrick’s Day last week, there was a lot of chat about what it is to be Irish (a love of Tayto ...