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Launching a new nature restoration report, Christopher O’Sullivan says Ireland’s biodiversity crisis is deepening, but practical, community-led...
Falling crime rates and global rankings tell one story of Dublin, but social media and public discourse often tell another.
Living between Dublin and Edinburgh, Sophie Coffey reflects on her Irish identity, the quiet pull of home and the reality of building a life...
Ireland must stop relying on the trauma of survivors of gender-based violence to drive change, and instead embed their expertise at the heart of...
This week, our reader is juggling home life, commuting to the office but loving remote work too. Balance is key.
As demand rises and donations fall, Ireland’s blood supply is under increasing pressure, putting vulnerable patients at risk, writes Dr Suzanne Crowe.
It is a mood. A seasonal object, like a barbecue or a paddling pool, that spends most of its life waiting for conditions that may or may not arrive.
As Ireland was beginning to embrace a more plural society, imagine if it had instead fallen back under religious control — this is what happened in...
Also this week: the timely return of Leo Varadkar.
In the wake of protests that gripped the country, a global summit offers a chance to break free from oil and gas dependency, if Ireland is willing to...
From tricolour convoys in Boston to conversations in the Éire Pub, the discontent driving unrest here at home has resonated strongly abroad.
In an extract from her new book, Everything I Wish I’d Known About Anxiety, the author explains why being kinder to yourself isn’t self-indulgent,...
Simon Harris and Jack Chambers may have neglected a fourth scenario where inflation remains persistently high and traditional policy tools may prove...
Minister Charlie McConalogue believes that new academy investment in Irish soccer can offer hope, but says deeper structural challenges remain at...
As wearable tech reshapes exercise culture, Stephen O’Rourke asks if it’s time to stop listening so closely to these devices?
Anne Chambers has been quietly documenting Irish historical figures for decades, but in her new autobiography, Living Lives, she turns the spotlight...
Niamh O’Reilly says parents are non-stop ferrying kids to costly activities — but should children always be made to see them through?
In a digital-first world, a Dublin primary school is pushing back, as parents increasingly ask why more schools aren’t doing the same.
This week, our reader is living with a chronic illness that brings pain, slow movement and financial challenges, but he somehow makes it work.
Andrew Cunningham of Savills Ireland outlines why the recent figure of 18.6% office vacancy rate tells the wrong story about what’s really happening...
Gwen Loughman says she’ll happily avoid purchases like fancy cars and Egyptian cotton sheets, but will never skimp on providing for the things that...
Crisis averted!
In 2016, Irish drivers bought five manual cars for every automatic. In 2026, we are buying four automatics for every manual. Paddy Comyn on the slow...
Carbon tax may be unpopular, but we need it to avoid a far more expensive future, and the government was wrong to cave in after protests, writes John...
After feeling increasingly uneasy with life in Trump’s America, Sasha Piton has sold up and moved to Ireland with her two dogs – she hasn’t...
Orbán’s defeat is more than a national upset — it’s a defining moment for democracy across Europe.
From Botox to biohacking billionaires, a booming industry is selling perfection, but the science rarely keeps up, writes Dr Catherine Conlon.
After a week of fuel protests, ministers effectively shut down Dáil questions, only adding to anger over a cost-of-living crisis years in the making.
Personal feuds, ICE power plays and endless questions about Epstein threaten to expose the fault lines in Trump’s inner circle, writes Marion McKeone.
From Gaoth Dobhair to the wider world, Moya carried family, music and warmth in every note, and took us all along with her.
Citizens are told Ireland is rich, but their daily lives say otherwise, and last week’s protests were just a symptom of a deeper malaise, writes...
As Pope Leo condemns violence “in the name of God”, his words land heavily on those Catholics enabling Trump’s most dangerous instincts, writes...
This week, our reader is self-employed and managing money as much as possible, but finding dental costs are sky-high.
Ireland’s modern drug policy has evolved to save lives, but society cannot ignore the real-world consequences of drug-related violence and harm to...
While the new Pope Leo may be a welcome and outspoken leader, women remain excluded from power and decision-making in a Church still struggling to...
Moments such as this are rich with uncertainty, a banquet for cynical opportunists.
Crisis at the pumps will add to growing interest in EVs – but we can optimise fuel use in every vehicle.
Deeming this project climate-compliant is untenable, argues architect and transport planner Ciarán Ferrie.
After some controversy over McIlroy’s lack of love for Irish cuisine this week, Patrick Hanlon says the golfer’s Augusta dinner reflected global...
Wicklow GAA’s response to its April Fool’s controversy reflects a deeper, persistent inequality facing women and girls in Gaelic games.
Behind the blockades lie a government navigating global constraints and protesters rejecting the limits of a changing world, writes Johnny Fallon.
Already slow and expensive, Ireland’s construction sector now has to deal with fuel shocks that promise to delay projects and cut output, writes Dr...
From apocalyptic threats to the now fragile truce, Trump’s Iran war exposes his erratic leadership and a deeply uneasy US electorate, writes Larry...
As Ireland finally reflects on the pandemic, while our response has received praise, the emotional toll and healthcare system failures are still...
Rising temperatures, water scarcity and war are fuelling instability with global consequences, writes Emma DeSouza.
As interest in unity grows, young people are calling for a new vision of Ireland — not just a united one.
This week, our reader is busy with work, helping out at home and saving for the future.
From ‘fight or flight’ to burnout, Dr Stephen McWilliams explains the toll of chronic stress — and how to manage it.
Inspired by the new TV drama, The Pitt, advance care planning specialist Valerie Smith explains why planning ahead is so important for Irish families.
One driver was arrested 11 times in a year as road deaths rise. Experts say mandatory “alcolocks” could finally tackle repeat offending.
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