Dominique Pelicot and his co-defendants are not monsters, but something more frightening
Gisele Pelicot did not put herself through a ritual public skinning because she wanted to be some kind of icon. She did it to start a conversation
A selection of the best human interest reporting, interviews, opinion and lifestyle features.
Gisele Pelicot did not put herself through a ritual public skinning because she wanted to be some kind of icon. She did it to start a conversation
All I Want for Christmas is You is the psychoacoustic equivalent of being strangled with tinsel. This superfan will never grow tired of it
Kantar’s figure of €34.74 seems at odds with Irish people’s tendency to eat and drink with the abandon of a Tudor king at Christmas
Consider this a free life-lesson in what not to buy for a child. Or, alternatively, what to buy for the child of a sworn enemy
Flinging the anti-Semitism slur around is an injustice to the many Israeli citizens who decry their government’s protracted killing spree in Gaza and the illegal settlements in the West Bank
Guaranteed to impress even the most discerning beauty lover – no wrapping required
As a festive influx from abroad begins, one reader has booked out a full row on a Ryanair flight for her return to Ireland
I wrote in admiration and acknowledgement of her bravery, and in sympathy and empathy for what she had endured for years
The best buys from the current crop of electric cars on the market from Renault, BYD, Alfa Romeo and Volkswagen
Government report shows school absenteeism more than doubled at primary level
Amid criticism of Ireland’s domestic politics making it hard for new ideas to break through, there’s something to be said for ‘same old, same old’
Apps that let retailers hire freelance staff by the shift are increasing in popularity
Corinna Hardgrave’s favourite restaurants of a year that, despite the prevailing gloom, brought many pleasant surprises
Tell Me About It: ‘I never thought I’d be a person who would work just for the money and it feels against my principles’
Some customers charged stamp duty on credit cards cancelled years previously
Nadine Scully moved to Dublin from Seattle in 2017
Former taoiseach's claim that even ministers don’t always understand percentages underlines lack of financial understanding in society
Despite high property prices and rents, Eurostat finds Ireland faring much better when it comes to affordability
Ask the Expert: He was found by a psychologist to be ‘twice exceptional’ (has exceptional ability but also a disability)
Follow our expert advice and reader tips, and take the stress and expense out of the next few days
Recognising good work is cheap, effective and not done nearly as much as it should be
Social media commentary around the killing of Brian Thompson was almost universal in its lack of empathy
Drop-off in numbers sitting French and German for Leaving Cert sparks concern
Much hype surrounds drugs called GLP-1 agonists but they are intended for diabetes patients and people who are obese, not those who just want to lose a few pounds
The sinking of the Belgrano in the Falklands War, the true story of the Free Willy orca and a conspiracy theory surrounding Avril Lavigne also feature
Irish fashion had an outstanding year, at home and internationally. We take a look back on 2024's many highlights
Figures are going in the wrong direction, EPA report on progress suggests
If you’re trying to avoid alcohol too, remember that this is all temporary. Granny’s glass of sherry at 10am - temporary. Uncle asleep in the boot room on St Stephen’s day - funny and temporary
Readers describe their experiences of disrupted timetables, cancelled trains, packed carriages and poor communication on Ireland’s rail lines
Transport network’s own punctuality figures show a dramatic decline over the last six months. The problems go back to a lack of investment in rail infrastructure over the last few decades
Four readers seek advice on life problems including comparisons with others, having a closeted partner and revisiting an old relationship
Seán Moncrieff: Despite her earnest promises to be careful, it of course got into every nook and corner
In Haliey Welch’s rise to fame, there was an Instagram account, then a podcast and, inevitably, a cryptocurrency
The till receipts at Brown Thomas, the glittering, almost-nationwide monument to unfettered capitalism, is a decent bellwether for how the haviest-haves in society are doing
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices