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Weeks ahead of his inauguration for a second term as president on January 20th, Donald Trump is already upsetting the calculations of America’s allies as well as its adversaries
Story of student who missed out in CAO lottery tops the charts as we look back at last 12 months
A look back at the year that was with elections at home and abroad and the ongoing war in Ukraine
While mortgage holders will welcome latest rate cut, Ireland’s runaway housing market would benefit from a period of high rates
Events in France, South Korea, and Syria could have far-reaching consequences for all of us
The near wipeout of the Greens comes at time when the effects of climate change are increasingly visible, while Gerry Hutch could yet be a TD
On current party support levels, it is difficult to see how the next government can be formed without the participation of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil
Five key reads this week include what our new reader panel makes of the campaign so far
General election: Political parties spend years preparing for elections. For news publishers, too, these important moments in national life require a great deal of planning
A poisonous US presidential election comes to a close, with polls pointing to a suffocatingly close race
Party manifestos will contain a range of pleages but you may need to look closely for big ideas on climate, immigration and the sustainability of Ireland’s economic model
Tánaiste opens door to November ballot but does McDonald have time to recover?
Sheila Wayman delves into the world of DNA, while Gerry Thornley and Malachy Clerkin provide extensive coverage of Leinster’s defeat of Munster
It was a budget reminiscent of boom-time Irish fiscal policy, but will it achieve the electoral purpose it was designed for?
A record surplus and an imminent general election will result in a giveaway budget, but Ireland needs investment in its future
Ireland’s massive pension divide; Conor McGregor: the man whose views seems to change with the seasons; and Saoirse Ronan on the transition from child star to adult actor
Kamala Harris saw off Donald Trump in a lively debate this week, as Ireland’s soccer woes continue
Oasis tickets, the Leinster House bike shelter, restaurant closures, the price and value of things has been to the fore this week
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These were perfect lab conditions for the Irish team, LA and Brisbane will provide a different test
Team Ireland inspire future generations of athletes with heroic performances at 2024 Games – and they’re not done yet
Armagh and Galway chase All-Ireland glory while in the US focus turns to whether Harris can beat Trump
Cork and Clare meet in the All-Ireland hurling final while Jimmy Barry-Murphy laments the one that got away
The chaotic US presidential election is in danger of spiralling into something much darker with the attempted assassination of Donald Trump
Reverberations after a remarkable week politics will be felt for years to come
A difficult year for RTÉ; and does the bitter pay row at Aer Lingus flag a new age of industrial turmoil?
Why the Aer Lingus strike is not an opportunity for Ryanair; the casual disregard politicians have for the European Parliament; and the dramatic changes in news consumption
IT Sunday: Athletics success flies in the face of funding levels; Brianna Parkins writes about why she is leaving Ireland
The centre ground appears to hold on what was a remarkable day for Irish politics
Politics at home and abroad dominated the news this week, with a historic ruling in New York
Rishi Sunak gets things started on a damp day in London while election races are well under way here and in the US
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Get the latest news, analysis and match reports from the M6N and W6N championships
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
