The Irish Times

Storm Brendan rattles the nature-depleted North

A new report shows no let-up in the loss of wildlife in Northern Ireland

Sat Jan 25 2020 - 06:00

Portugal: Firefighters battle blaze as death toll climbs to 62

Authorities face mounting criticism for not doing more to prevent tragedy

Mon Jun 19 2017 - 12:37

Let’s redefine young adult fiction as books about young adults, but not just for them

Editor Niamh Mulvey: ‘Young adult fiction’ covers such a broad range that the only definition I find satisfying is this – fiction that features teenage protagonists

Tue Oct 13 2015 - 13:25

A dystopian future where women are playthings

Irish author Louise O’Neill left a fashion job in New York to write her debut novel set in a not-too-distant world where women are schooled in one of three functions

Wed Jun 25 2014 - 01:00

Another Life: Surveying territorial toilet stations for signs of our otters

Is the animal in decline or on the rise? Different studies have come up with some surprising answers

Sat Nov 23 2013 - 01:00

‘I have to keep pushing at the edges of what I can do’

Debut novelist Paul Lynch is frank about his influences, admits he’s ‘not good’ at research, and writes in ‘a bit of a trance’ – but there’s no doubting his intent

Thu May 09 2013 - 07:00