In a Word. . . Hope

In turbulent times it is necessary to remember that hope is the greatest virtue

Rite&Reason: Hopeful waiting of Advent has more meaning than ever

Covid-19 injects extra anticipation into Advent as we prepare for Christmas

Movie star car among wheel deals in Cavan

Cars, bikes and motorcycles at Victor Mee; silver and figurines in Adam’s At Home sale

America at Large: Devout Rivers has Baltimore Ravens in his sights

Los Angeles Chargers' celebrated quarterback has yet to play in Super Bowl

Want to visit the real Narnia? Discover these storybook locations

Five Irish children’s books that will lead you on a summer family adventure

‘One solace I have had over the past terrible year is the knowledge that John was – and is – deeply loved’

Few could touch the quick of things as John Montague did in his verses

Obituary: Bishop Donald Caird

During the ‘peace process’ Caird reflected the outlook of Southern members of the Church of Ireland

What’s your county’s claim to fame?

A cure for leprosy? The Connemarathon? The home of Botox, or Viagra? Birthplace of the MGM lion? Whatever its claim to fame, know your county’s bragging rights

Breda O’Brien: Fallen men never toiled in a laundry

Tuam scandal shows the vice most characteristic of any age is often dressed up as virtue

‘A storytelling genius’ – Irish writers on what Roald Dahl means to them

Irish authors reveal what Roald Dahl’s books mean to them – both as readers and as writers

Presents of mind: children’s books for the Christmas stocking

For a gift with lasting appeal, avoid the ‘festive’ books and head for fresh takes on the classics

Fintan O’Toole’s top British novels

The Irish Times literary editor was one of 82 foreigners polled by the BBC to choose the 100 best British novels. Read how he got on

Map of Middle-earth annotated by JRR Tolkien discovered

Map found inside copy of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ owned by illustrator Pauline Baynes

Róisín Ingle . . . on the wee joys of heading north