That same month, its URL and mission statement were added to Psych Central, which is one of the Internet’s largest psychology sites. On May 1, 2006, The Montreal Gazette profiled Irked on the front page of its Arts & Life section, and the Irked website was flooded with hits and with submissions. The first issue of Irked Magazine was published on September 12, 2006.
In the same month, Irked's online presence grew with the inclusion of its URL and mission statement on Psych Central, a prominent psychology platform. On May 1, 2006, The Montreal Gazette featured Irked in its Arts & Life section, resulting in a surge in traffic and submissions. The first issue of Irked Magazine was published on September 12, 2006.