David McWilliams: Tax unused land and the housing market will be sorted
Landlords will bring idle land into use pronto if they face a big cost such as tax
Landlords will bring idle land into use pronto if they face a big cost such as tax
An Irishwoman’s Diary on agreeing with Garth Brooks
Dismantling of protections ‘is making it harder for future administrations to use science’
US president dismisses report he approached South Dakota governor about monument
President’s self-serving plans to hijack Independence Day party sucks the fun out of it
US president visited Turnberry earlier this week and is latest in long line of enthusiasts
Weekenders cannot take countryside for granted as Trump moves to redesignate sites
You’re on your last chance, the Minister is saying. This approach has its limitations
The Obamas followed a long line of US presidents into the garden. Will the Trumps carry on the tradition?
Barack Obama talks to New York Times chief book critic about role of literature and writing in his life, from helping him work out his own identity to connecting with people
President-elect voiced his distaste about ‘softer’ rules made to prioritise player safety
The US president proves he can go to a ballgame and still keep his eye on the ball
A stay at the US hotel where Stephen King found the inspiration for ‘The Shining’ is an eye-opening experience
Nobel-prize winning economist blames failure of political leadership for reign of austerity
One of the city’s oldest Irish bars has counted many famous writers among its regulars, from Hunter S Thompson to Brendan Behan
Some 84 million acres are now off limits to remote-controlled aircraft
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