The main subject of this thesis is translation of irony. To provide a clear insight into this issue, the beginning of analysis introduces the term of irony through its basic definition. To proceed, there have been exposed the ways in which irony was initially conceived as a literary device. Furthermore, the theories to make a distinction between ironical and literal meaning have been presented. Due to the fact that irony is not manifested in a unique form, various types of irony have been listed following the division of Lars Ellestrom. Presented theoretical background of irony provides a basis for further study of translating irony. Thus, in the first place the problematics of lack of irony studies have been analysed with the aim of introducing difficulties with which translators confront. Secondly, numerous strategies for irony translation have been offered based on the studies of Marta Mateo and Raymond Chakhachiro. Finally, a focus has been put on the potential issues of irony in popular fiction, taking into consideration the various groups of readers and the methods for their easiest comprehension of irony.