Brian Cowen and The Crash: a new look at the handling and political cost of the Celtic Tiger collapse
A new Irish Times podcast series looks back at the crash with the benefit of 14 years’ hindsight
Garret FitzGerald
A portrait of Robert Dudley Edwards by his doting granddaughter turns out to be gripping, unconventional and searingly honest
The UCD historian was controversial in his day for his "revisionist" approach to established Irish narratives, and his personal life had its share of boozy misadventure, writes Stephen Collins.
Is it time to acknowledge the legislative achievements of Charles Haughey?
Rite & Reason: He cured a social ill with the Succession Act, which stopped men from cutting their wives out of their will
How St Stephen’s Green went from a mucky marsh to Dublin’s most famous square in 400 years
Roaming pigs and geese, the obnoxious Whaley family, one of Ireland’s first Michelin stars and ‘shocking destruction’ of the city’s built heritage from the 1960s ... the green has seen it all
From ‘damned Englishman’ to ‘f**king a**hole’: A history of Ireland in 25 Dáil insults
The language has become coarser but it is striking how fuelled by testosterone the Dáil has always been
Video Nasty review: cheeky all-too-rare drama that shows 1980s Ireland like it really was
Television: Series follows Dublin teenagers seeking to complete their collection of banned VHS movies
Public relations pioneer Pat Heneghan dies following illness
Communications adviser played key roles in corporate battles, 1979 papal visit and electoral success of Fine Gael
Joint British/Irish courts in Northern Ireland were backed by top Conservatives
State records show controversial plan for paramilitary trials had backing in UK cabinet before Thatcher turned it down
Gemma Hussey obituary: Third woman ever to be appointed to Cabinet
After leaving politics she published a memorable diary of her time in office, which provided a fascinating glimpse into the operation of the Cabinet
Which politicians have done most for Irish culture? As the general election approaches, it’s a question worth asking
The main parties’ approaches to Ireland’s cultural life was encapsulated by the opposing outlooks of Charles Haughey and Garret FitzGerald
Cork’s Quay Co-op celebrates 40 years battling prejudice and inequality
Organisation to mark anniversary with celebration for staff, suppliers and supporters
Michael O’Kennedy obituary: A Fianna Fáil veteran who enjoyed long and varied career
Former minister, senator and European commissioner is remembered for his integrity
Fr Trendy, Charlie vs Garret and Save Wanderly Wagon: Irish TV’s unforgettable moments
An exhibition at the National Photographic Archive marks 60 years of TV in Ireland
Gardaí confirm Provisional IRA killed garda and soldier during Don Tidey kidnap
Patrick Kelly’s family call for end to ‘orchestrated nationwide campaign of misinformation’
Irish women who rocked the patriarchal system with their words
The first volume of Irish women’s speeches is a reminder of the female voices that inspired and drove change
Fintan O’Toole: Ireland’s crack cocaine epidemic has consequences far worse than any viral pandemic
Much of what was eventually achieved in the State’s drugs policy the 1990s is now being reversed
Máire Mhac an tSaoi obituary: acclaimed poet, critic and diplomat
An ‘enabling force’ for later Irish language women writers
Albert Reynolds: Razzmatazz politician and supreme negotiator
Showman and dealmaker defied detractors when he brokered peace in North
Political couple’s Dalkey apartment with island views for €895,000
Built in 2000, this spacious south Co Dublin two-bed could be an ideal home for downsizers
Margaret Thatcher’s moods, Garret FitzGerald’s outburst – a diplomat looks back
Late British diplomat David Goodall recalls the creation of the 1985 Anglo-Irish Agreement
Swearing of religious oaths is hypocritical as Ireland becomes more secular
What if an elected president declined office due to the religious oath required by our Constitution?
Eoghan Murphy: Influential figure who was still deemed a ‘rising prospect’
Resignation comes as a shock as few thought bruising spell in housing would be last time in cabinet
Varadkar forced to defend ‘scrapping’ vaccine priority list at FG meeting
Tánaiste says shift in rollout plan could have been handled better with greater consultation
Influential liberal theologian Fr Enda McDonagh dies aged 90
President recalls his involvement in campaigns for women’s and Travellers’ rights
Fintan O’Toole: We are a nation of historical vandals
Ireland fails to preserve the records that constitute public memory
China’s president responds to Higgins letter about detained Dubliner
Xi Jinping suggests countries seek solution to Irish businessman’s detention
Covid vaccines: We may ‘follow the science’, but do we listen to what it says?
We are sorely lacking the tools to adequately address the Covid-19 challenges ahead
Mother of Irish man held in China ‘terribly disappointed with Government’
Catherine O’Halloran believes State has done ‘little’ in trying to free her deteriorating son
Family of Irish man held in China: ‘Nobody is helping us – we are just begging for help’
His family stayed silent for 18 months while Richard O’Halloran was held in China. Now they are speaking out
‘Attention-seeking’ Shane Ross has a spiky joust with Regina Doherty
Shane Ross has a barbed confrontation with Regina Doherty... and a cosy chat with Brendan O’Connor
Collectables and curios from Bazaar days to auction
Signed first edition by JP Donleavy among lots from former home of Days Bazaar owners
Fr Enda McDonagh remains powerful voice for theology at the fringe
Rite&Reason: At 90, he never ceases to generate original thought, profound and quizzical
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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