Sergei and the Wolf – Frank McNally on the tragic timing of Sergei Prokofiev

An Irishman’s Diary

Johnny Rogan obituary: One of the most well-regarded music biographers of his generation

London Irish writer’s tenacity and attention to detail did not always please his subjects

Brat’s tale: Frank McNally on the curious evolution of the Irish word for ‘flag’

How ‘brat’ worked its way down in the world

Béarla, Punt, Fliuch: A history of Ireland in 10 little words

Our favourites from the Royal Irish Academy’s new book of 100 Irish words

State millions and good memories: Bringing a grand house back to life

After a careful refurb, Doneraile Court is open to visitors after being closed for decades

How to spell the word craic (or crack?) and what Shakespeare would have said

An Irishman’s Diary: The bard’s ‘cracker’ was somebody who talked big

A whole different ballgame – Frank McNally on the literature of football

Ireland's forgotten Renaissance: An overlooked period in history

The years before the end of Gaelic Ireland were a vibrant time for Irish culture

Liam Ó Muirthile: ceardaí focal, craftsman of words

Philip King, Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh, Liam Carson, Caitríona Ní Chléirchín, Diarmaid de Faoite pay tribute

‘What ish my nation?’ Shakespeare’s Irish connections

William Shakespeare’s approach to Ireland mirrored contemporary anxieties about England’s long, brutal slog of a war here

Another Life: Mindfulness? I keep pace with nature, a stream one never steps in twice

I feel particular despair for all the young city women rushing through their lives, lost in a hectic flow of virtual conversations

‘I do not think it will offend you’: Letter from WB Yeats to Maud Gonne

Handwritten letter from the poet makes €16,000 at Adam’s sale of rare Irish books and historical memorabilia

‘Finest private library’ of rare publications

Collection of late Tony Sweeney to be auctioned at Adam’s

In a word

Henry V