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Michael McDowell

You might think a planning application for a windfarm is good news. You’d be wrong

Michael McDowell

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Kathy Sheridan

Whether the abuse happens in Rathfarnham or west Belfast, the story is the same

Kathy Sheridan

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Fintan O’Toole

Magic coins fill the coffers of paranormal Ireland

Fintan O’Toole

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Una Mullally

Why did CMAT have to sell out the 3Arena before she could get exposure on Irish radio?

Una Mullally

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Joe Humphreys

It’s hard to resist the sense that, deep down, I’m a loser

Joe Humphreys

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Cliff Taylor

We need to face up to the fact that not all middle-earners are squeezed

Cliff Taylor

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Breda O'Brien

As abortions triple, when will we admit that reluctant repealers were profoundly wrong?

Breda O'Brien

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Jennifer O’Connell

It’s a relief to know young CMAT was taking notes, saving up her rage at Bertie

Jennifer O’Connell

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Lara Marlowe

Trump’s threats against Russia are a charade meant to buy Putin time

Lara Marlowe

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Mark O’Connell

DJ Carey belongs to a strange and depressing category

Mark O’Connell

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Pat Leahy

Why has immigration fizzled out as an issue?

Pat Leahy

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David McWilliams

This is what we need to do in Ireland if we want stable, affordable house prices

David McWilliams

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John McManus

Politicians come worst out of a row over An Post’s finances

John McManus

LETTERS

EDITORIALS

Martyn Turner

Martyn Turner

July 23rd, 2025

Judicial system is on the front line of the fight to avert climate catastrophe

Judicial system is on the front line of the fight to avert climate catastrophe

By Eamon Ryan

We’re familiar with the evils of fast fashion. But is high fashion so much better?

We’re familiar with the evils of fast fashion. But is high fashion so much better?

By Rachel O'Dwyer

Donald Trump could be swallowed up by an Epstein conspiracy he helped create

Donald Trump could be swallowed up by an Epstein conspiracy he helped create

By Ciarán O’Connor

As a teacher in my 20s, I am excited to be part of the revival of Christian faith

As a teacher in my 20s, I am excited to be part of the revival of Christian faith

By Sarah Ryan-Purcell

When I was ambassador, Trump’s advisers still had sway. Now the EU has to be ready to hit back hard

When I was ambassador, Trump’s advisers still had sway. Now the EU has to be ready to hit back hard

By Daniel Mulhall

The law is deeply flawed when a retailer who asks a customer for ID can be sued for defamation

The law is deeply flawed when a retailer who asks a customer for ID can be sued for defamation

By Neil McDonnell

Why are the experiences of people, like me, who were resident in Temple Hill forgotten?

Why are the experiences of people, like me, who were resident in Temple Hill forgotten?

By Rachel Fehily

We need to talk about AI’s staggering ecological impact

We need to talk about AI’s staggering ecological impact

By Sadhbh O'Neill

Hidden benefits of the Irish diet: How strawberries, black tea and potatoes can boost your health

Hidden benefits of the Irish diet: How strawberries, black tea and potatoes can boost your health

By William W Li and Ruth Freeman

Let’s give Dublin back its Champs-Élysées and turn the GPO into apartments

Let’s give Dublin back its Champs-Élysées and turn the GPO into apartments

By Trevor White

We’re happiest in our 20s and again in older age, but 47 is the most miserable age

We’re happiest in our 20s and again in older age, but 47 is the most miserable age

By Rachel O'Dwyer

Is Ireland ready for drab Soviet-style apartment blocks?

Is Ireland ready for drab Soviet-style apartment blocks?

By Orla Hegarty

As Europe risks fracturing, the message of St Columbanus needs to be heard again

As Europe risks fracturing, the message of St Columbanus needs to be heard again

By Bishop Denis Nulty

Portiuncula hospital is not safe for women giving birth

Portiuncula hospital is not safe for women giving birth

By Peter Boylan

Irish people support Palestinians because they recognise the settler colonial process at play

Irish people support Palestinians because they recognise the settler colonial process at play

By Paul Gillespie

Some see July 12th bonfires as sectarian. For others, they’re about social cohesion

Some see July 12th bonfires as sectarian. For others, they’re about social cohesion

By Amanda Dylina Morse

Help to Buy is seen as free money but it just results in higher house prices and more tax

Help to Buy is seen as free money but it just results in higher house prices and more tax

By John McCartney

Is this Government serious about climate action? We’ll soon know

Is this Government serious about climate action? We’ll soon know

By Eamon Ryan

Should the €1,000 relief on student fees continue? A student representative and a former government adviser debate

Should the €1,000 relief on student fees continue? A student representative and a former government adviser debate

By Bryan O’Mahony and Gerard Howlin

Trump’s big, beautiful Bill could be the Republicans’ undoing in mid-term elections

Trump’s big, beautiful Bill could be the Republicans’ undoing in mid-term elections

By Daniel Geary