From a nation of storytellers comes a rich, dramatic collection of short fiction that demonstrates the power, vitality, and diversity of the modern Irish story. From writers whose work has become synonymous with the contemporary Irish literary renaissance -- such as Maeve Binchy, Neil Jordan, and Patrick McCabe -- to a host of fresh voices that represent the emerging vanguard of Irish fiction, this extraordinary group of short stories showcases where Irish writers are now, as well as where they are headed.