Una Mullally

Una Mullally

Contributor

Una Mullally, a contributor to The Irish Times, writes a weekly opinion column.

Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh on the death of her sister Bríd: ‘You’re angry first, then it’s torture’

Bríd Ní Chofaigh died of cervical cancer aged 42. For her sister Bláthnaid, the death of a sibling is a life-changing event that isn’t spoken about enough

Momentum that boosted Catherine Connolly spells trouble for Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil

This thoughtful woman who built a broad coalition and offered a positive message represents a new Republic

“Ní bhíonn sé i gcónaí éasca ach is álainn agus is speisialta a bheith ag dul leis agus a bheith ag forbairt tríd an gceol.”

Is amhránaí, ceoltóir agus cumadóir amhrán í Inni-K (Eithne Ní Chatháin).

I want MetroLink, but must it be at the expense of St Stephen’s Green?

In years to come, people will wonder why we agreed to put a station in the city’s most beloved public space

“Mar ealaíontóir, bím i gcónaí ag féachaint ar an domhan trí lionsa cruthaitheach”

Is ceoltóir rap agus ealaíontóir é Rebel Phoenix as Baile Átha Cliath.

Heather Humphreys tells us she’s a people person. Catherine Connolly shows us she is

Connolly has appeared on several podcasts that appeal to younger audiences and the more candid format suits her

‘The Irish thing always sells over here’: a New York shop selling Foxford blankets, Guinness prints and Sinéad O’Connor totes

Dubliner Alison Doyle left her stressful job in tech sales to open Irish homeware and gifts shop Irving Green

“Dúirt mo chomhairleoir ar scoil liom gur cheart dom scor den scátáil.”

Is bunaitheoir agus stiúrthóir é Phili Halton ar Chumann Clárscátála na hÉireann (ISA).

Patti Smith in Dublin: The singer’s voice is peerless in an energetic, gentle performance

Awesomeness of album Horses is beautifully exposed as songs are contextualised with stories of their origins and inspiration

In Manchán Magan, Ireland had a writer whose words could light up the synapses

Magan was a wholly authentic force, full of awe and devoid of cynicism

“Ní raibh uaim ach an grá dorcha drúisiúil draíochtach a bhí idir Cathy is Heathcliff, caidreamh a sháraigh an bás féin.”

Is aisteoir agus scríbhneoir í Caitríona Ní Mhurchú a bhfuil ról aici sa dráma Beckett sa Chreig: Guth na mBan

If Dublin can pull out all the stops for the NFL, why not for the GAA?

Now that we’ve seen what can be done to welcome an American football event to town, let’s do it for homegrown sports

Katherine Zappone: ‘I didn’t really realise how crazy you can become with grief’

The former government minister’s memoir covers the pain of losing her wife and the joy of a new relationship, as well as various career controversies

Playwright Carys D Coburn on Bán: ‘Can we be real to one another and be family? Often the answer is no’

Dublin Theatre Festival 2025: Coburn’s prowess is in addressing the space between what we say and what we know

What can you buy for 50 cent these days? A one-way air fare to New York

Flights from Dublin to JFK hit a ‘rock-bottom’ price of €15 in May – last week they were on offer at 97% off

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