The British government has no business in banning Kanye West from the country
Free-speech absolutism is the only logical position in modern democracy. Yes, even when the speech is as base and bigoted as this
Opinion
Ireland’s future energy needs must be met by renewables and nuclear
Critical effort must go into balancing both so we have a competitive, secure and affordable energy system
‘Why can’t my flat white fly?’ is a question no one asked ever
We’re evolutionarily wired to pay attention to the buzzing of drones – which may be one of the reasons they’re so annoying
Sheer prevalence of AI prose is giving rise to a new and extreme kind of suspicion
We exist, increasingly, in a cultural environment where we can never be quite sure whether what we are reading was written by a human or LLM
We need a national strategy for the fuel crisis. Here are four things we can do now
And when we’ve done them, we need to build a long-term energy security strategy
Denial of a vocation to women isn’t just ‘discomfort’, it is spiritual abuse
Rite & Reason: Discomfort is a word I have never used to describe the reality of my situation in the church, nor have I ever heard it from other women
David McWilliams: Sinn Féin’s class-war language is more British than Irish
Voters wary as Mary Lou McDonald’s party beats all-or-nothing, Marxist drum on housing
Irish Defence Forces must continue to hold the blue line in Lebanon
In a wider geopolitical context of escalating conflict, and growing militarisation, someone must stand up for peace
When AI works out how to write badly to convince us it’s human, the jig is up
It’s enough to make you want to lie down in a darkened room
Don’t ditch the triple lock. There is a better way to circumvent the Security Council veto
Ireland should initiate campaign to support UN General Assembly role in peacekeeping
Should the Tricolour be replaced in a united Ireland?
The tricolour may no longer mean what its creators intended - but is that a reason to abandon it or to re-embrace its potential?
What does the housing market have in store in 2026? Property experts weigh in
Lack of supply continues to be the main issue, while Government initiatives provide some hope
What is the most compelling opportunity now in Ireland’s commercial property market?
While each sector has its merits, all the data is pointing in one direction
Presidential election made clear that we cannot just wish ourselves into a united Ireland
Sectarianism displayed towards Heather Humphreys was startling and depressing
Pete Hegseth, knowing he’s in over his head, grows more paranoid and resentful
Former Fox News anchor does not like how the media covered him as he ascended utterly unqualified to become US defence secretary
Can the ‘Irish Revolut’ Zippay beat the original at its own game?
Revolut took off in Ireland because it understood that money is a deeply social medium and it infiltrated those moments in our lives – the Friday night round, a gift for the teacher
10 things to make Dublin better, from public baths to scrapping gated communities
Open schoolyards at weekends, softer lighting and more places to sit down would help
The trouble with always having to be right
Unthinkable: Open-mindedness is a quality we claim to value. In reality, we discourage it
We’re happiest in our 20s and again in older age, but 47 is the most miserable age
For women, the midlife happiness slump is often accompanied by more emotional volatility and higher rates of anxiety and depression
Ireland’s country homes market remains buoyant with steady interest from expats and US buyers, selling agents say
Eight estate agents from around the Republic and Northern Ireland give their take on the market
Local developers have key role to play in attracting international investment for housing
Ireland’s resilient economic record, sustained inward migration and growing base of global corporates make it an attractive proposition for investors
Public perception of planning system worsens while harsh reality of housing crisis hits homes
Delays, legal challenges, political tensions and negative media coverage are compounding the continuing crisis
‘Humour is the safety-valve of the nation’ – Brian Maye on Thomas J Collins and Dublin Opinion
An Irishman’s Diary
Once again golf shoots itself in the foot over Lexi Thompson rules fiasco
When will golf stop knocking progress back by poor handling of overly strict rules?
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