Challenging the tradwife and manosphere narratives
Small wonder so many women recognise something of their own lives in the tradwife story
Letter of the Day
A letter of note selected by the Letters' Editor
EV chargers are in short supply – and so too is drivers’ patience
Once friendly exchanges are now tetchy as demand has increased and queues form
The joyous benefits of brushing up on your Irish
Being able to step out of English, even for a moment, offers connection in a lonely world
Dogs should be banned from beaches during summer
Bank holiday weekend beach trips spoilt by roaming dogs
Translation technology is altering the status quo of language education
We must be pragmatic and move with the times
Dirty old town
Collectively these issues create an impression of a city that is, for want of a better word, “filthy”
Patrick Collison is yet another billionaire using his fortune to protect billionaires
The fact that someone can spend millions in this way is itself an argument for a wealth tax
How are Palestinians meant to supply Government with financial histories for student visas?
The restrictions in the visa system are fundamentally incompatible with the supporting of Palestinian access to education, and must be done away with
No young person in any special school has participated in an equivalent transition year
It speaks to a lack of ambition for and a lack of confidence in these young people that they don’t deserve a similar programme
Respecting sex workers’ agency does not diminish commitment to tackling exploitation
A balanced, evidence-based approach should distinguish between trafficking and consensual adult sex work
Long-term renting offers a lasting solution to Ireland’s housing problems
Piecemeal policies have unsettled landlords and failed tenants
Is summer over already?
The All-Ireland finals are played, and the Slane Castle concerts are finished
Retirement of sports journalist Seán Moran an end of an era
Moran came from a generation that believed the game was of the utmost importance
Aughinish Alumina may yet become a big test for Europe as it is for Ireland
Ukraine is fighting for its life, and this existential struggle should resonate in Ireland
Irish Rail’s FourNorth project is welcome, but let’s not forget the basics
Don’t keep passengers guessing where they are en route
Not so active travel
It would take roughly 150 years to deliver the long-promised 300km Dublin active travel network
Opposition, cost and availability means going nuclear will never be a viable solution
It would be extremely hazardous for any government or politician to propose locating a nuclear facility in any constituency
Aughinish Alumina report leaves Ireland’s reputation in ruins
How predictable the inquiry would leave room for denial
Childcare professionals deserve pay in line with their value to society
The current system demands high professional standards while failing to recognise those who meet them
After reading through the World Cup ‘highlights’, it’s time for soccer to clean up its act
Soccer just may be entering a state of worldwide decline, and there are numerous disturbing signs that such is the case
To think Slievenamon fire could have been started deliberately beggars belief
A more robust response is warranted with real sanctions that bite for those who engage in this reckless behaviour
Rating hurlers in the All-Ireland final
‘Disgraceful that self-appointed judges in the press box should ... allocate marks out of 10 to individual players’
Dependency on fossil fuels leaves families exposed to energy price shocks
Dara Lynott writes that there is a need for a framework of measures to ease the cost of electricity in the long term
Fintan O’Toole’s Odyssey offers a meaningful and perceptive opinion on a classic
Readers are full of praise for the journalist’s writings making the epic poem feel alive and relevant in the 21st century
Working from home has many benefits, including greater focus
Surveys show productivity is maintained or improved in hybrid arrangements
Red lemonade was revered: More wonderful memories of summer in Sligo
Ringing the church bells was like living in a Famous Five novel
Distressed pubs
In the 1990s when the Celtic Tiger was alive and well, Irish publicans spent a lot of money
‘They’re demolishing old pubs and building older ones’
Effort went into scuffing surfaces in the Paddy Whelan pub in Riga to give a lived-in effect
You never know where a convivial Irish conversation might lead
When it comes to talking to each other, I hope we never change
Duty to protect precious ecosystems falls on all of us
Killarney National Park fire shows us how the work of generations can be lost in moments
Treasured keepsake kept my late father close to me
The intangible quality of an item once owned by a parent
Universal basic income would help alleviate child poverty, too
Introducing another means-tested benefit, though, could mean children in real need might miss out
Irish rugby could learn from Croke Park
There are three sharp contrasts between Croke Park and the Aviva Stadium
Photos of people enjoying the sunshine do not tell the full story
It is surely way past time for presenting heatwaves as benign and welcome opportunities for fun
Diplomatic efforts must be used to ensure detained Gazan doctor is released
Hussam Abu Safiya’s health is deteriorating rapidly since his arrest in 2024
Efficiency cannot be the only measure of progress with AI
Speed with which artificial intelligence is being absorbed into workspaces is worrying
Jack Chambers has a chance to arrest the underperformance of Ireland’s public service
Very serious questions about the public sector need to be on the table in pay talks
Hidden costs of ultra-cheap clothing
We must apply the same principle to aviation and oversized SUVs
Albania’s protest movement has made me reflect on the Irish Tricolour
National flags belong to all citizens. They are at their best when they unite us
What are parents to do when there are no after-school places for children?
The assumption that mothers can step back from work to fill the gap is entirely out of step with modern Irish family life
Parliamentary scrutiny of LNG terminal and Dublin Airport passenger too vital to be rushed
Legislation that could lock Ireland into higher carbon emissions for decades
Many of Ireland’s drivers do not believe in little green men
For pedestrians, don’t walk, but rather reflect
Confusion over decriminalising of drug use
‘Personal users’ of drugs support the criminal elements who control trafficking
Visiting EU officials might be shocked about Irish roads
They will need a note in their information pack and a yellow vest
Learning Irish: We could all take a leaf out or Ruby’s leabhar
We expect that we should automatically be better speaking it without practice
MetroLink just the latest snail’s-pace chapter in Ireland’s infrastructural mythology
While other countries waste time building infrastructure, we have perfected the more sophisticated art of discussing it
Reassurance of private maternity care
As a bereaved mother undergoing IVF treatment, I need continuity of care to feel safe enough to undertake another pregnancy
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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