Author and broadcaster Jonathan Bardon dies aged 78
Prolific writer lauded for groundbreaking scholarly ability ‘that brought history to life’
David and Goliath, piracy and censorship: the history of Irish publishing
The vibrant Irish publishing industry has weathered many storms over the centuries
Birdwatching for beginners: change your life a feather at a time
You don’t need to spend lots of money or grow a beard to appreciate birds
Fitness and nutrition: tips for eating like an athlete
Derval O’Rourke: ‘If I just viewed food as fuel, that would be a boring way to live’
Christmas reads: From manager madness to goalkeeper on brink
GAA, soccer and rugby followers certainly have lots to choose from this Christmas
My Guilty Pleasure: Francis Brennan’s crisp craving
‘I have discovered over the years that when my body craves salt it can be solved in one fell swoop by eating a bag of Tayto’
Food File: Wild baking and the beef in Ranelagh
Marie-Clire Digby rounds up the food news from the week
Another Life: Twitching for ticks – a tale of addiction
Eric Dempsey’s new book, ‘Don’t Die in Autumn’, is an honest, joyous account of life as a birdwatcher
Refugee crisis has chilling parallels with the Famine years
History of Irish emigration should make us vocal advocates for refugee resettlement
Cog Notes: The boss of the HEA slugs it out with academics
In his address, Tom Boland of the Higher Education Institute questioned academics on Irish universities’ commitment to Englightenment ideals
Food File: The weekly food news round-up
Meals that pack a punch, Serrano ham at Lidl, detox at The Finishing School, grow your own in the workplace and Mediterranean food and wine festival at Dunnes
The food file: The weekly food news round-up
Fully Irish in Ballsbridge; fantastic al fresco in Dún Laoghaire; glass zapable from Tesco; and all pig all day in Kilkenny
From dereliction to boom: Dublin through the years
Retiring from his beat covering the capital for The Irish Times, Frank McDonald looks back on the city’s evolution from dereliction to boomtown – and finds that Dubliners still have no idea how to treat their city
Neven Maguire wins Avonmore Cookbook of the Year award
Chef’s 11th book is about getting good food on the table, fast
Mary Costello shortlisted for top prize as first novel is published
Colm Tóibín, Joseph O’Connor and David Mitchell also in running for Eason Novel of the Year
‘You could not get into Fortress Garda,’ says former GSOC commissioner
Brady’s disillusionment with limitations of office prompted his decision not to seek reappointment
Gill & Macmillan pulls out of third-level publishing
Firm says sector’s revenue potential no longer justifies the investment required
Eva Orsmond: ‘Young women have no reason to be overweight’
The weight-loss expert, known for her sharp tongue from her time on RTÉ’s ‘Operation Transformation’, says Irish GPs are letting their overweight patients down
In praise of fabulous fat
After a half-century of listening to nutritional advice that made us fatter, it’s time to reassess our attitude to red meat
Gill takeover is a good news story
A strong, locally owned large publisher is needed in Irish books and publishing
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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