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An Irish DiaryHearse of a Different Colour – An Irishman’s Diary about the strange etymological story of how an agricultural implement turned into a funeral carBy Frank McNally
EuropeBrexit talks deadlocked until hard Border off table, says VaradkarBy Patrick Smyth and Simon Carswell
MusicThe best jazz gigs this week: ECM Weekend featuring Tim Berne & David Torn, Duo Gazzana and CyminologyBy Cormac Larkin
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Fine Art & AntiquesPainting that once adorned Aer Lingus chairman’s office is star in Adam’s saleBy Michael Parsons
BooksTurtles All The Way Down by John Green: hopeful realism YA writers should strive forBy Claire Hennessy
MusicThe best classical music this week: Nikolaj Znaider joins the RTÉ NSO for first timeBy Michael Dervan
Financial ServicesSetting up bank easier than fixing broken system, says ex-AIB chiefBy Colin Gleeson
MusicThe best trad music this week: Danú, Síle Denvir and The Sick & Indigent Song ClubBy Siobhán Long
Commercial PropertyOaktree on track to win race for The Square in TallaghtBy Jack Fagan and Joe Brennan