“The death of Manchán Magan has left a gaping hole”
He was at once a teacher, a guide, and a fellow pilgrim
Letter of the Day
A letter of note selected by the Letters' Editor
“Is it not time for Ireland to grow up?”
Can I put it to him that this is not the essence of a healthy relationship?
‘You can’t beat the Dublin humour’
Passing the GPO I noticed a young garda, arms folded, leaning against the wall
A big clap for Kneecap
For decades and longer, artists and singers have written and sung about political issues
Don’t wash your hands of hand washing
his critical practice is not given the same level of attention in primary school
Give children clean air around their schools
I would add to the list of concerns cited regarding lung and heart development
“Is it any wonder we love watching The Traitors?”
Once it’s not my drama, I love investing time in watching
`The pain that comes with the tears is excruciating. I still feel quite lost.’
We must start talking more openly about grief
`Many mobile phone apps, particularly social media ones, are highly addictive’
We need to listen very carefully to the experts in the field
“It calls to mind the old adage of asset rich, but income poor”
Many people have seen their houses soar in value, while their income has risen only moderately
Ryder Cup’s colossal climate costs
‘International flights, fleets of SUVs, private jets and helicopters’
Do you want native Irish grain and pulses in food chain or genetically modified imports? Currently you are getting both
The tillage sector must be recognised and supported appropriately, not scapegoated in the food inflation debate
State coerced my mother to give up a well-paid job when she married
‘If she had been allowed to continue in her employment how much different and easier all our lives would have been’
“Men are not biologically incapable of buying a card, texting a mate, or arranging a pint”
‘Mankeeping’ describes a crisis of competence not connection
Inadequate flood protection plans
‘The lethargy of Government agencies is one of the biggest problems facing our country’
Central Bank role in facilitating the funding of Israel
Government has a responsibility to ensure this country is not complicit in genocide
The true backbone of every school - its secretaries and caretakers - remain undervalued
Leaving their pay and conditions unresolved only harms students, staff, and the progress of education
Why do writers on Irish history feel an obligation to be fair to those who inflicted a pointless and mad Civil War on the new State
Can we still not recognise such culpability without fear of being accused of taking sides?
Autistic children still on waiting lists
Disability rights campaigner Cara Darmody urges Government to act
Parents should not allow children on e-scooters
‘As clinicians involved in the care of children with traumatic brain injuries, we are writing to highlight our concerns’
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