Even at a time of much cross-fertilisation between the literary and journalistic worlds, it was a brave and radical idea to run a regular creative-writing page in a daily newspaper. In pursuing this, David Marcus nurtured many young talents
Nuala O’Faolain’s final radio interview prompted this writer to explore writing about cancer. This and her own diagnosis have led to an anthology of works
The author on people who repeat their mistakes, her grandfather’s cartoon and her admiration for John Candy’s character in Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Released to coincide with the anniversary of the 1984-85 Miner’s strike in Britain, this is an interesting collection of writings from a man whose convictions ran deep
Murphy’s assertion about legal fees has an ear-splitting ring of plausibility, and a disgusting stench of scandal
Noelle McCarthy’s debut memoir has plenty of tragic moments but is shot through with dark humour
From Chrysal to My Dream of You to The Pale Gold of Alaska, these neglected books are all worthy of your time
We’re objectifying Irish women but in an illuminating, celebratory way to mark International Women’s Day 2023
Hugh Linehan: Both book and film offer an insight into how unconscious misogyny and ambiguity about sexual violence are deeply embedded in Irish society
Book review: Megan Nolan’s ‘raw’ debut novel of a young woman’s awakening
The author appeared at The Irish Times Summer Nights Festival on Wednesday evening
Older feminists are not always delighted when the young enjoy freedoms they fought for
‘I have a ritual of making tea, lighting a candle and then I am gone into my fictional world’
RTÉ broadcaster died suddenly on Thursday at her Kildare home
From her interview with Nuala O’Faolain to her grilling of junior minister Joe Jacob
With a career spanning almost five decades, the radio presenter was at the vanguard of media and social change
‘Her death has robbed RTÉ – and Ireland – of a protean talent who had enduring charisma’
President, colleagues and politicians recall her skill and trailblazing feminist legacy
The older I get the more I realise that, wherever I am, west Clare will always be in me
An Irishman’s Diary
Irish writers have poured scorn on a Guardian listing of books that define Ireland
Michael Inside, Maze and Song of Granite are among the strong field of new Irish film
The Women’s Podcast celebrates its 100th episode with 100 quotes by and about women in Ireland
The newly appointed Laureate for Irish Fiction considers the reach of Irish books abroad – and what gets lost in translation
Opinion: The people who like popular entertainment pay their taxes too
Hugo Hamilton’s new book travels into strange and slightly spooky literary territory. It’s a fictionalised account of a trip to Berlin that he made with his fellow writer Nuala O’Faolain just before her death, from cancer, in May 2008
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
