The small patch of Dublin where the Jameses – Joyce and Connolly – passed each other by
Both men had considerably different views on life, but their worlds intersected through writing
James Connolly
Labour Party leader calls on governments to set out timeline for Irish unity referendums
Ivana Bacik says election of Catherine Connolly as President brought together Irish left and her party is willing to work to align policies
What did Éamon de Valera ever do for us?
Ireland’s memory of Éamon de Valera is complicated by many factors. Diarmaid Ferriter assesses the competing perspectives
Des Geraghty: ‘The real problem in fascism is the people who are insecure’
Having produced a new film on his hero James Connolly, the former trade union leader reflects on his activism and idealism
Letters to the Editor, February 26th: Neutrality and a changing world; Shamrock diplomacy; Hassan Nasrallah and human rights
Instead of joining a future military alliance, there should be a referendum to enshrine neutrality into the Constitution
The Lost & Early Writings of James Connolly, 1889-1898, by Conor McCabe: Newly unearthed writings fill out the picture
The material includes rhetorical flourishes, humour and a Joycean fictional ramble through Dublin
Political art on the doorstep: ‘You’re going to find my work in surprising locations’
Collaborations between writer and historian Conor McCabe and artist Augustine O’Donoghue include a series of door mats with political messages and a new event called Counter-Culture Nights
I split my house with my daughter, without government help. Stop shaming ‘empty nesters’
The annual finger-jabbing ignores the fact that there are no meaningful incentives on offer
Plaque commemorating James Connolly unveiled in Dublin
Irish revolutionary figure and Proclamation of Independence signatory was a key player in the Irish freedom movement
Bank of Ireland reviews rich archive as it marks 240 years in business
Lender plans €36m 10-year revamp of historic College Green site and will reopen visitor access to old house of lords
Brexit refuseniks and their Irish passports: ‘The important thing for me was identity and heritage’
Readers tell us about their experiences of getting Irish passports and citizenship since the UK voted to leave the EU
Copy of Proclamation sells for €170,000 at auction in Dublin
It is estimated there are fewer than 50 copies still in existence
Fintan O’Toole: In many ways the Irish State has still to create itself
For the first 50 years after independence there were good arguments against the utility of the State; but then came two transformative moments
Union leader Mick Lynch wins the admiration of millions by channelling James Connolly
London Letter: Son of Irish immigrant Mick Lynch repulses media assault with determined defence of train strikes
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Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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