The UCD historian was controversial in his day for his "revisionist" approach to established Irish narratives, and his personal life had its share of boozy misadventure, writes Stephen Collins.
Ordnance survey maps and terrestrial and celestial globes feature among this week’s sales
Lack of funding, precarious work and intense competition mean the once-revered job of lecturing has become less attractive as a viable long-term career
David Rattigan and Emer Nolan take team place, while Trinity’s Mary Woods makes individual final
UCD professor was a mentor, friend and role model to many, particularly to women
New digital archive of first ordnance survey maps of island of Ireland coincides with completion of first detailed national land cover map
Surveys examine state of public opinion in the Republic and Northern Ireland
Daily commentary on their accent and sometimes unpleasant ‘banter’ is a part of life for some English expatriates living here
Editor of The Irish Times says Viney ‘pioneered a new genre, his deep concern for biodiversity, climate action and sustainable living lighting the path for others to follow’
Royal charters, burning buildings and 100 years devoid of women; Royal Hibernian Academy takes a good look at itself for its very big birthday
Philip Nolan says slide on potential Covid cases after festive period ‘created utterly the wrong impression’
Martin says his speech to the Royal Irish Academy regarding Irish- Chinese relations was "very measured and balanced"
Micheál Martin says Russia has committed ‘gross violations of human rights’ and ‘potential war crimes’
Dual role with Science Foundation Ireland position ended after 10 years
Research finds some differences on social issues, such as abortion
Eleven speakers spoke for and against the proposition that ‘this house believes that to achieve a united Ireland Amhrán na bhFiann would have to go’
Irish Times and ARINS undertook research on the future of the island
‘There were people who told me to “go back to where you come from”, and I say, where, Coolock?’
Author and historian Michael Ignatieff says students should be encouraged ‘to hold two thoughts in their minds at once’
RIA president commends scholarly achievements, international distinction, contributions to Irish society
State will not communicate preferred narrative or make judgments in Civil War events
An Irishman’s Diary
1922 World Congress of the Irish Race announced the Free State to the world
The hormonal rocky road that is the menopause is too often ignored
Retired diplomat served for 36 years in Departments of Foreign Affairs and Taoiseach
A hundred years ago this weekend marked the handover of British rule. This is an account of that day
First State commemoration since pandemic began will reflect 100 years of ‘unbroken’ democracy
Review finds RIA considered by some to be ‘old fashioned’ and ‘an old boys club’
Another Life: Of some 240 known wetland species, almost 70 have been listed for Red List protection
Public perception of O’Connell influenced as much by folklore, mythology as by history
Formulas for twists and turns of shapes and surfaces intrigue Prof Caroline Series
NUI Galway’s venom study examines effect of growing colonies of spiders in urban areas
Barracks and bases countrywide visited by team and report to be ‘deeply marked’ by this
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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