Abhartach Magazine

(ah-war-tock)

We are a gathering of horror enthusiasts, providing a new platform for chilling tales, haunting poetry, grotesque artwork, and in-depth reviews of books, games and film. Our aim is to curate a collection of original content for our readers, ensuring that terror is always at your fingertips.The First Harvest is the first issue of Abhartach Magazine, which revolves around the folk horror sub-genre. Featuring a variety of content, including but not limited to...
- interviews with top names in the horror industry
- short stories inspired by Irish myths
- personal essays on femininity and witchcraft
- fairytale inspired poetry
- artwork (digital illustrations, collages, comic strips, etc)Abhartach Magazine was created by Lauren Gallagher. Lauren graduated from IADT at the top of her class with a B.A. in English Literature, Media and Cultural Studies and received the Faculty of Enterprise and Humanities Award of Excellence. While at IADT, she was also the secretary of the IADT Horror Society. Lauren has written short stories, reviews of horror films and literature and creative non-fiction. As a long time fan of the horror genre, she wanted to create a space for other genre fans; where they could publish their work, regardless of their chosen medium or levels of experience. She currently works as the librarian for PhotoIreland at the International Centre for the Image.............Enter a world of sacrificial rituals, isolating rurality and nightmarish creatures in the first issue of Abhartach Magazine — The First Harvest (available now!)Issue 2: It Came From the Deep (coming soon).

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Stockists

You can find Abhartach Magazine stocked at...- Cailleach Books (Drogheda, Ireland)
- Gosh! Comics (London, UK)You can also purchase a copy through our Etsy store or by email/DM. If you are interested in stocking Abhartach Magazine, or you would recommend a stockist we should consider, please get in touch!

Our Team

Lauren Gallagher

Editor-in-chief

Abhartach Magazine was created by Lauren Gallagher. Lauren graduated from IADT at the top of her class with a B.A. in English Literature, Media and Cultural Studies and received the Faculty of Enterprise and Humanities Award of Excellence. While at IADT, she was also the secretary of the IADT Horror Society. Lauren has written short stories, reviews of horror films and literature and creative non-fiction. As a long time fan of the horror genre, she wanted to create a space for other genre fans; where they could publish their work, regardless of their chosen medium or levels of experience. She currently works as the librarian for PhotoIreland at the International Centre for the Image.

Maddison O' Donnell

Fiction & Poetry editor

Maddison O’Donnell is a writer, editor, and publishing professional based in Cork, Ireland. Her work has appeared in Dark Poets Club, Underwood Press’s Black Works, Grim & Gilded, Salmon Creek Journal, and elsewhere. She is the grand prize winner of the 2024 International Dark Poets Prize. In addition to her role as Fiction & Poetry Editor for Abhartach Magazine, she reads and edits poetry for The Turning Leaf Journal and The Mixtape Review.
Instagram: @maddisonjodonnell
Website: https://maddisonjodonnell.my.canva.site/

H.C. Wright

Editorial Lead – Newsletter, Content and Audience Engagement Manager

H.C. Wright is a writer from Ontario with an affinity for all things strange and haunting. Her work has been published in Suburban Witchcraft. She can be contacted through a series of intricate rituals or found on Twitter/X at @yearofhauntings.

Contact

If you have any enquires about submissions, stocking the magazine, or just want to say hello, please do reach out!

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submissions

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Abhartach Magazine is not for the faint of heart. We are a gathering of horror enthusiasts, providing a new platform for chilling tales, haunting poetry, grotesque artwork, and in-depth reviews of books, games and film. Our aim is to curate a collection of the most terrifying and original content for our readers, ensuring that terror is always at your fingertips.
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We are now preparing for Issue 2: It Came From the Deep. Abhartach Magazine's second issue will revolve around all things sea horror, and extend into lakes/rivers/swamps/swimming pools/wells/etc. We're not picky. If there's water somewhere, chances are it will fit the theme! Expect to see sirens, deep sea expeditions gone wrong, mysterious waterborne diseases, sea monsters, creepy lake houses and people stranded at sea.71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water and a staggering 95% of the ocean is currently unexplored. The best horror works draw on our real fears, and as incredible as the ocean is, there is also a lot about it that remains unknown. Is anything scarier than the unknown?

Abhartach Magazine publishes a variety of content, which includes (but is not limited) to...

All pitches can be sent to [email protected]Word count should not exceed 2000 words (unless stated otherwise). Artwork should not be larger than two A5 pages.All submissions should be previously unpublished. Publication on your own social media accounts/personal blog is fine. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but please notify us ASAP should your work be accepted elsewhere.Each issue of Abhartach Magazine is themed around a different horror sub-genre, movement or time period. Please do not submit drafts or pitches that do not fit with the theme of the upcoming issue. Check our website or social media accounts for information regarding themes.Unfortunately, at the moment we cannot provide payment for contributors. We are always looking for funding opportunities and hope this changes soon.However, you will receive an author bio in the issue, as well as a dedicated social media post with links to your work. If you are based in the EU, you will also recieve a free copy of the magazine. If you are based outside of the EU and would like a copy, we can organise a free copy for you, as long as you are willing to cover the costs of the postage and/or customs fees.

issues

Abhartach Magazine Issue 1: The First Harvest

The First Harvest is the first issue of Abhartach Magazine, which revolves around the folk horror sub-genre. Featuring a variety of content, including but not limited to...- interviews with top names in the horror industry
- short stories inspired by Irish myths
- personal essays on feminity and witchcraft
- fairytale inspired poetry
- reviews of films, books and games
- artwork (digital illustrations, collages, comic strips, etc)There is something to appeal to all kinds of readers. We are in the process of setting up an Etsy page, but if you are interested in recieving a copy before then, we sell through PayPal and at zine fairs in the UK and Ireland. Just reach out by email or social media for more information!

Abhartach Magazine Issue 1: The First Harvest

Issue 2: It Came From the Deep (coming soon).