Author Shane Hegarty: ‘I’m lucky to see the work done by teachers. They are undervalued’
The writer on his new picture book, the film adaptation of Darkmouth and kids who never seem to run out of questions
Dorothy Parker
‘What a rough day it will be for the drama when Ireland is freed’: Dorothy Parker’s extraordinary theatre criticism
The American writer’s six-year run as theatre critic, including for Vanity Fair, is rarely remembered, but its wit and fearlessness lit up Broadway a century ago
‘Let’s go Brandon,’ sweeping across the American sporting landscape
Misheard ‘F**k Joe Biden’ chant has become a slogan for those of a right-wing persuasion
Edel Coffey: Where have all the smart romcoms gone?
They’re dismissed as saccharine, but the really good ones can give you a sugar-free lift
The traditional joke is all but dead. Help us resurrect it by sharing your favourite
We have never needed a laugh more. Share your jokes and we’ll publish the funniest ones
Pilita Clark: Do not knock virtual Christmas parties until you try one
‘There was widespread agreement that not having to rush for the Tube was an advantage’
Sharing wisdom in a time of crisis: 25 ways to live your life to the full
Brendan Gleeson, Eavan Boland, John Creedon and others pass on advice during this uncertain time
Paul Merton: Boris Johnson stopped being funny when he became prime minister
Have I Got News For You star on a career in comedy, Boris Johnson and his Irish revolutionary grandfather
Yes, you should feel bad for not finishing (insert classic novel here)
Donald Clarke: Guilt is an important aspect of life and a vital part of the reading experience
Gershwin and Dorothy Parker: This week’s jazz highlights
One of the most exhilarating live acts on the Irish scene will also take to the stage
Vita & Virginia: A tale of literary lovers fails to make waves
Review: Gemma Arterton and Elizabeth Debicki struggle in a strait-jacket of a script
In a word... funeral
Dorothy Parker, when US president Calvin Coolidge died, asked, ‘How can they tell?’
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices