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LettersLetters to the Editor, November 26th: On Ireland, Israel and Palestinians, data centres and why Christmas recipes are for the birds
MotorsBest cars to buy in 2026: from family EVs to city runabouts By Neil Briscoe and Michael McAleer
BooksThe Great Global Transformation review: too substantial to be a primer, too panoramic to be conclusiveBy Paschal Donohoe
MusicThe Music Quiz: Who was the first songwriter or musician to perform in the Sistine Chapel? By Tony Clayton-Lea
Advertising FeatureCelebrating language, culture, and connection: Why language learning matters in IrelandBy Gemma Kelly
FoodFive ways to get the kids into the kitchen this Christmas and make sure they enjoy itBy Jolene Cox
BusinessSherry FitzGerald sells 300 more houses than previous year as revenues soar By Ciarán Hancock
Your Money‘They could save €91,440’: How switching your mortgage for home renovations worksBy Joanne Hunt
ResidentialLook inside: Modern four-bed on Bushy Park Road in Rathgar for €2.2m with cinema roomBy Alison Gill
Commercial PropertyProperty industry stalwart Shannon strikes out on his own with new business By Ronald Quinlan
Commercial PropertyWhat is the most compelling opportunity now in Ireland’s commercial property market? By Adam Ghee
ResidentialRestored Rathmines three-bed with edible garden on quiet Georgian terrace for €1.05mBy Elizabeth Birdthistle
Commercial PropertyOperator sought for eco-friendly guest accommodation at Avondale Forest Park By Ronald Quinlan
People‘First of all, I don’t have summers off’: Teachers assess the reality of education in Ireland By Hugh Linehan
PeopleI once had a grudge list for those who upset or betrayed me... it could fill pagesBy Niamh O'Reilly
ResidentialLook inside: Renovated home close to amenities on South Circular Road for €975,000By Alison Gill
PeopleRóisín Ingle: I’m not ashamed to admit I have a serious parasocial relationship with Taylor Swift By Róisín Ingle
OireachtasMystery of the missing Micheál leaves Opposition leaders stuck with understudyBy Miriam Lord
BusinessWhat the wind auction result can tell us about John Collison’s criticism of our ability to get things doneBy John McManus
Crime & LawGardaí believe father of eight was murdered and his remains dumped in makeshift graveBy Conor Lally
PoliticsBan on electroconvulsive therapy for under-18s on way to Cabinet for approvalBy Jack Horgan-Jones
Gaelic GamesJohn McGrath on the game that changed his season: ‘It just catapulted my year’By Gordon Manning
Rugby‘Fight, problem-solving, guts’: Johnny Sexton hails Ireland’s response in Springboks clashBy Johnny Watterson
RugbyGordon D’Arcy: Ireland’s loss against South Africa highlighted one of our biggest problemsBy Gordon D'Arcy
Early Edition PodcastIreland ‘flying blind’ financially, and a new name for Dublin Airport?Listen | 08:41
Your WellnessI’m thinking of leaving my depressed partner but am horrified about what it will do to her daughterBy Trish Murphy
Housing & PlanningMore than 50% of assessed not-for-profit housing bodies ‘non-compliant’ with rules By Arthur Beesley
PoliticsCouncil approves increases in parking, waste and rent in Dún Laoghaire-RathdownBy Tim O'Brien
PoliticsEurope ‘a little bit removed’ from US and will be more realistic in future decisions, says KennyBy Cian O'Connell
USTrump uses White House ceremony to pardon a turkey and call a governor ‘a big fat slob’ By Keith Duggan
In the News PodcastBlack Friday: How to bag a bargain and avoid being scammed By Bernice HarrisonListen | 25:30
Global BriefingEurope, China and US compete for minerals as African states grow more assertiveBy Denis Staunton
Social AffairsMore than half of all homeless families are headed by a lone parent, finds Focus IrelandBy Tim O'Brien
PoliticsMore than 1,000 social homes in Donegal visibly cracked due to defective blocks By Ellen Coyne
RugbyRugby World Cup draw: When is it, what will it decide, and who might Ireland face?By Muireann Duffy
Inside Politics Podcast‘The world looks very different from here’ - Denis Staunton’s global briefingListen | 41:56
Gaelic GamesDraws for 2026 provincial football championships to take place in Croke Park on ThursdayBy Gordon Manning
Crime & LawClondalkin fire attack: Woman critical; Garda source compares incident to ‘cartel tactics’By Conor Gallagher and Vivienne Clarke
Courts‘Mammy, I can’t breathe’: Mother of Niamh McNally (16) recalls her death in Limerick hospitalBy Shauna Bowers
PoliticsNew migration curbs aim to cut Ireland’s population growth rate, says Jim O’Callaghan By Pat Leahy
Social Affairs‘Our children are dying because of this’: Dublin teen died after inhaling deodorant fumes By Louise Walsh
EducationActor declines degree from University of Galway over contract link to Israeli tech instituteBy Órla Ryan
USDonald Trump at 79: slowing pace and shorter days highlight realities of ageing in officeBy Katie Rogers and Dylan Freedman
PoliticsGovernment announces scoping inquiry into abuse by former surgeon Michael ShineBy Cormac McQuinn
TransportFewer than half EV fast chargers needed by 2030 will be provided, suppliers warn By Caroline O'Doherty
Inside Business PodcastIf Irish households are so rich, why does it feel like an illusion?Listen | 37:31
BusinessFive-star Clare hotel ‘only has a few rooms left’ for Ryder Cup 2027, says general manager By Gordon Deegan
EconomyState needs to spend €50bn on climate action up to 2050, warns Central Bank By Kevin O'Sullivan
Crime & Law‘It has changed my whole life’: How ‘listeners’ in Wheatfield Prison support fellow inmatesBy Jack White
Climate CrisisPlanning authority defends pace of decisions on offshore wind projects By Caroline O'Doherty
SoccerTom Heaton has ‘zero regrets’ on life at Manchester United after almost three years without a gameBy Sam Dalling
IrelandChildren watched Charlie Kirk’s death online and see pornography daily, committee toldBy Órla Ryan
Middle EastBody of Israeli hostage returned from Gaza as vow to recover all dead hostages intensifiesBy Mark Weiss
EuropeRussia rules out compromise on key war aims while EU warns against ‘carving up’ Ukraine By Daniel McLaughlin
CourtsStakeknife one of several British spies involved in killing suspected informers, court hearsBy Alan Erwin
SoccerBrazilian influence steadying Shakhtar as they face Shamrock Rovers amid the strains of warBy David Gorman
IrelandThalidomide survivors secure further political support on anniversary of drug withdrawal By Cian O'Connell
EconomyRachel Reeves avoids budget landmines but remains exposed unless economic growth kicks inBy Mark Paul
CourtsMan caught with almost 1.5 million images of child sexual abuse jailed for 27 monthsBy Sonya McLean
BusinessReeves’s budget hits North’s pensioners, hospitality businesses and landlordsBy Barry O'Halloran
Scéal“Tá sé fíorthábhachtach dom a bheith mar chuid de ghnó teaghlaigh - éiríonn libh le chéile agus teipeann oraibh le chéile - ní bhíonn tú riamh leat féin.”By Una Mullally
EnvironmentGlen of the Downs nature reserve could expand after NPWS acquires large parcel of forestry landBy Kevin O'Sullivan
IrelandDavid Hanly was ‘unique’ broadcaster and man of ‘integrity’, memorial service told By Mary Carolan
Dublin‘I think they’re very brave’: Ranelagh residents react to legal challenge on MetroLink By Olivia Kelly
CourtsTeen with asthma died after waiting more than four years to see consultant, inquest hearsBy Seán McCárthaigh
CourtsWoman who killed cyclist on Malahide Road in Dublin given suspended sentenceBy Sonya McLean and Niamh O'Donoghue
Crime & Law‘I just hope she’s going to be okay’: Clondalkin residents react to fire attack on woman By Jack White
TV & RadioBeo Faoin bhFód (Buried Alive) on TG4: Bizarre and wonderful tale would make fantastic movieBy Ed Power
Special ReportsCollaboration drives innovation and cutting-edge technology breakthroughs By Danielle Barron
