Letter of the Day
A letter of note selected by the Letters' Editor
Without weapons for the Naval Service, our bark will be worse than our bite
What happens when navy vessels with improved detection systems do find a hostile ship?
Waiting more than 37 weeks to resit a driving test in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown
This is yet another area where our young people are being completely let down
Left alone in the left lane
For some reason Irish drivers will only drive in the middle and outside lanes on motorways
Transported back to childhood by Dolores Keane’s voice
I found that her singing shaped not just those memories, but also a sense of place and belonging that remains with me years later.
The Irish rail network’s absurd lack of connectivity
One practical proposal might be to link existing main lines at strategic points
Barking mad greeting card
Having more time to look at the card when I got home, I found the message was meant for a new dog
Retrofitting: Not the right fit for everyone
Long-retired pensioners `haven’t a hope ’of getting a loan
Mother announced her return to college and final Christmas dinner
She sat down in total silence to an entirely male audience, to cut her own slice of goose
Excitement at prospect of rare handwritten letter turns out to be misplaced
I will now attempt to find out why it took 11 weeks
Banks bosses’ pay rises simply beyond board’s control
The remuneration committee could do nothing for them – beyond their control
How sustainable are public finances in an AI world?
Proactive planning today can help ensure economic stability, fairness, and social cohesion tomorrow
Public transport has worse safety threats than pets
I have had to put up with some appalling behaviour on the part of children
Sidelining the humanities ‘a terrifying prospect’
'The aim of a university is a true enlargement of the mind'
Flood relief schemes not the solution
Just as factor 50 won’t stop climate change, we need a realistic solution
Minister for Housing can hardly be surprised by increase in eviction notices
Consequences of the Government’s new rental rules were well flagged
Pothole hazards in Dublin - where are the emergency repair crews?
Many streets are newly pockmarked due to the incessant rain, and they can be lethal for cyclists
The price of electricity
There has been a 19 per cent increase in the number of people struggling to pay their electricity bills
How could ‘sporting interest’ come into play on Ireland v Israel?
Majority of footballing community and Irish people clearly expressed their condemnation
What makes a good eulogy?
The problem arises when well-meaning parents nominate a youngster to deliver a eulogy
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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