The Phoenix (magazine) would come at the cost of a crippling rate of interest The Phoenix (magazine) The Phoenix is an Irish political and current affairs magazine established in 1983. Inspired by the British magazine "Private Eye" it was edited for thirty years by Paddy Prendeville. The publication is generally fortnightly, with a larger annual issue each December. The magazine was launched in January 1983 and is published by Penfield Enterprises Ltd. The magazine was established by John Mulcahy, who remains the owner. It had an ABC-audited circulation of 19,014 for 2004 and 18,268 in 2007. The current editor is Paddy Prendiville, editor
Hara-Kiri (magazine) Hara-Kiri (magazine) Hara-Kiri was a monthly French satirical magazine, first published in 1960, the precursor to "Charlie Hebdo". It was created by Georges Bernier, Cavanna and Fred Aristidès. A weekly counterpart, Hara-Kiri Hebdo, was first published in 1969. Contributors included Melvin Van Peebles, Reiser, Roland Topor, Moebius, Wolinski, , Cabu, , Fournier, Jean-Pierre Bouyxou and Willem. In 1966 it published "Les Aventures de Jodelle", drawn by Guy Peellaert Hara-Kiri editions, subtitled ""Journal bête et méchant"" ("Stupid and nasty newspaper"), were constantly aiming at established powers, be they political parties or institutions like the Church or the State. In 1961 and