Maggie Armstrong, a former journalist, was always a ‘bit envious’ of the people she interviewed. She reflects on her decision to take her writing seriously
Frances Fitzgerald delivers address 126 years after birth of former taoiseach
‘A Connemara Village’ by Paul Henry, valued at up to €100,000, sold for £85 in the 1930s
Senior politicians kowtowing to the Catholic hierarchy today ‘utterly unthinkable’
Former first lady developed a strong bond with taoiseach and his family
Former taoiseach’s chivalry ‘so beautiful’, writes Kennedy
Former taoiseach was good friend of priest in his later years
Some of our best artists have created uninspiring portraits of former leaders
Column: Constitutional change just another empty election promise
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
