Swan Song – Frank McNally on the mysterious origins of Molly (aka Polly) Bawn

An Irishman’s Diary

Moneypoint Memories – Frank McNally on disaffected dockers, Shannon admirals, and the Colleen Bawn

An Irishman’s Diary

Soft Pint, Thank God – An Irishman’s Diary about Micheál Ó Nualláin and cold Guinness

The ‘Colleen Bawn’ and the ‘Empress of Ireland’: a rich tradition of daffodil breeding

There is a growing appreciation among gardeners for this rich horticultural legacy

The look of love

Four couples at different stages in their relationships talk about what attracted them to each other and what love means to them

‘Grand finale’ send-off for Pogues guitarist Philip Chevron

‘Faithful Departed’ and ‘Thousands are Sailing’ mark soundtrack to his final depature