Timothy O’Grady: ‘You feel miserable most of the time when you’re writing’
O’Grady discusses his fourth book, Monaghan, working on Stephen Rea’s memoir and the current political climate in the US
By John Self
Military Maverick: a British war hero who later aided the IRA
A man of intellectual arrogance and social insecurity with a contempt for ‘blue bloods’ who dominated top ranks of the British army
By Charles Lysaght
Artists, Siblings, Visionaries: The lives and loves of Gwen and Augustus John by Judith Mackrell - pithy, incisive and fascinating
Thanks to her ample research and pleasing style, the author brings alive two complicated individuals
By Jessica Traynor
Perfect Storm by Thane Gustafson: A thorough study of the use and abuse of sanctions on Russia, and what could happen next
The author, an expert on the geopolitics of energy, is particularly interesting on the impact of sanctions on the global oil industry
By Conor O’Clery
Europe without Borders: a detailed history of the Schengen system - Skilful account of a tense balancing of freedoms
Book breaks new ground by revealing the abiding strains over Schengen’s construction and operation
By Paul Gillespie
Boston rape trial: Judge declares mistrial after jury unable to reach verdict
Terence Crosbie (38) had been on trial for raping a 29-year-old attorney in a hotel room in Boston
By Susan Zalkind in Boston
Lions try out unlikely midfield combination against Argentina
Big weekend for Galway GAA; Rory McIlroy has a strong start on the PGA Tour
Kneecap in Fairview Park review: Defiant, considered and celebratory
Pulsating tracks interspersed with humour and sombre moments before a big finish
Applegreen plots US expansion and AIB’s road out of Government ownership
The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk
Micheál Martin and Paschal Donohoe are responsible for this Government’s lethargy
They have power, but seem unwilling to introduce cultural change and fiscal discipline
French father and daughter killed in Iceland had lived in Ireland for 10 years
Reykjavík investigator says suspect, the man’s wife, is still in hospital but has been questioned by police
By Karen McHugh in Reykjavík
Ireland’s grubby treatment of Covid-19 heroes will cause frontline workers to think twice next time
Nurses who contracted long Covid remain trapped in a post-pandemic freeze frame, battling extreme fatigue, brain fog, weakened immunity, headaches and pain
Minister admonished for bringing ‘substantial’ issues to Cabinet without telling colleagues
Failed Arts Council IT project one of two issues brought to Cabinet ‘under the arm’, senior official said
By Ellen Coyne
Abuse survivors left waiting too long for redress from Scouting Ireland
Youth organisation continues to fight historical sex abuse cases in the courts, despite apologies and promises
By Jack Power
HSE aims to bring in new weekend work rosters for healthcare staff over summer
HSE indicates it wants up to 10% of staff to be available for weekend work
By Martin Wall
Government plans for €35,000 fees cap to halt High Court delays to building projects
Ministers take legal advice over measure intended to clear way for quicker infrastructure and housing
I am quite good with money. I know exactly how to spend it all
Sacrificing life’s small joys to save cash is hard when you’re not sure it will be enough to get you the most modest of homes
How AIB, once worth less than its art collection, came back from the brink
Free of State ownership again, the Irish bank is now hugely profitable, but the legacy of the bailout lingers
By Joe Brennan
Cormac Ó hEadhra is a smart guy but he asks some pretty dumb questions
Radio: The RTÉ Drivetime host shouldn’t be startled by the number of people who prefer to avoid the news
By Mick Heaney
Squaredish Pizza review: A new deep-dish spot lands on St Stephen’s Green
This restaurant goes all in on focaccia-based slices, fried chicken and an intense marinara sauce
Sakina’s Kiss by Vivek Shanbhag: Another compact masterpiece
A comical and unsettling exploration of the human delusion of being in charge of our own lives
By Claire Adam
Letters to the Editor, June 20th: Older people and language, loving your neighbour, misery and Gen Z
Some organisations prohibit use of the term elderly in publications
Fans rally behind Kneecap after London court appearance: ‘If you’re supporting Ireland, you’re supporting Kneecap’
Irish-language rap group play their biggest solo gig yet at Dublin’s Fairview Park
By Stephen Conneely
Dodgy boxes: Could I get in trouble for owning one after recent court cases?
Illegal access to content is back in the spotlight – here’s what you need to know
By Conor Pope
Taxpayers face paying more with little or no income tax cuts likely in next budget
Taxpayers will pay more as bands and credits are not adjusted to take account of inflation
By Cliff Taylor
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