National histories are always something of a stitch-up - English identities in particular
National histories are always something of a stitch-up ... the history of these islands is layered, interwoven, visibly and invisibly mended
Stories that appear in the Weekend section of The Irish Times print edition
National histories are always something of a stitch-up ... the history of these islands is layered, interwoven, visibly and invisibly mended
Global heating has extended the peak season for ticks in Ireland, increasing the risk of Lyme disease and other health problems
The band have a new album on the way – although, following drummer Clem Burke’s death, it is unclear if they will tour again
Frances Ballantyne, an Irish-American who was 94 when we became friends in New York, rubbed shoulders with Kathy Bates, James Baldwin and local wiseguys, but these were mere side notes in a rich life
Venmo founder Bryan Johnson and other tech billionaires have set their sights on immortality. Is this as risible as it seems?
Broadcaster on his famous friends, future of media, ‘pathetic’ Kneecap and why his Offaly roots don’t make him a Biffo
Six species found in Irish waterss considered to be critically endangered
Hozier’s official tour photographer on Dollymount Beach, time wasting, and injustice
For those who made abuse allegations against the former Irish swim coach, his US arrest is not simply the latest development in a decades-long legal saga
Eanna Ní Lamhna answers queries on blue tits, navelwort, uniquely Irish butterfies, dogfish egg cases and a pipistrelle bat in a glass
Ireland’s leading woman golfer on her favourite meal, rivalry with her twin and how she spends her money
Refillable, plastic-free deodorants with natural ingredients are gaining fans
Why do we continue to think of cool water falling from the sky as bad news rather than something worth celebrating?
This beautifully written account of two families brought together by a child’s heart donation will bring readers to tears again and again
The prize-winning novelist on public recognition, family bereavement and the hidden divisions in Irish life
Sport has become a victim of climate change, even as it is complicit in it
Gestures ubiquitous at Irish funerals before the pandemic ravaged the world were no longer allowed during the most surreal period in a generation
It could have been different, except that ‘Phoenix’ rose from the ashes only to be shot down by a healthcare facility in Arizona
Rising sun is overshadowed by cloud and mist, but gathering proves an enjoyable occasion for all
Journalists were used to dealing with aloof ministers during peace talks in Belfast, but the US diplomat was cut from different cloth
A Syrian, a Palestinian, an Iranian and an Israeli give their views on how better times might be reached where they live
Only ‘urgent and transformative’ action can save them
Éanna Ní Lamhna on the colourful bumblebee, declining linnets, and coots in UCD
The likelihood is that much of Iran’s nuclear capabilities remain intact, and despite calls for regime change there is no sign of Iranians rising up
Incentives to developers do work. Take the example of Parliament Street, in the heart of the city
The veteran presenter was always adept at tapping into his audience’s concerns. People talked to Joe, after all
I continue to resist a model of humanity in which it’s normal and correct that everyone is always barely surviving
Social media influencers in Ireland have been the subject of ‘horrific’ commentary on the gossip website, including about their children.
The Church of Ireland cleric talks about faith, his favourite place in Ireland, and the rugby playing brother who has ‘overshadowed’ him
Helen Lewis discusses her new book, The Genius Myth, which sets out to unravel the mystery of what we mean when we call someone a genius
Yael van der Wouden on her experience of being intersex, her opposition to the Israeli government and winning the Women’s Prize for Fiction
Beyond aesthetics, there is a real sense of genuine engagement with the world and current events
Badly needed scaling up of house-building is threatened by transport and utilities projects stuck in the planning pipeline. What is to be done?
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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