Journalist
The Irish Times columnist has made a new documentary about his life for RTÉ. Here he looks back on a career that he began as the Michelangelo of Tipp-Ex
Bishop Eamonn Casey’s life and career came apart 30 years ago today
Irish media for a long time did a medium job – at best – of holding power to account
State-run psychiatric hospitals were the single greatest contributor to coercive confinement in mid-20th century Ireland
Disability activist wrote about cruelty and abuse he suffered in Waterford industrial school
Soca began in Coventry and Birmingham before being set up in London, then Dublin
In 1999 the then minister for education made brave choices. Does he still have it in him?
RTÉ’s Redress: Breaking the Silence was a brave and often unwatchable documentary
Sinn Féin’s Claire Kerrane (27) becomes first woman elected in constituency since 1981
From a family of medics and scientists, she studied biochemistry before switching to media
Landmark inquiry ‘changed attitude to clerical abuse’
Events held in Dublin to mark 20 years since apology to survivors of residential institutions
‘These people, their lives had been ruined’: Former taoiseach recalls his role in State response
Mary Raftery was ‘absolutely determined’ to share the stories of institutional abuse
No Child 2020: Dark stains remain on the Irish conscience over the treatment of children
Survivors and family members must be afforded a statutory right to information
Former resident at Nazareth House calls on pope to do something for the survivors
It had been estimated in 2004 abuse crisis compensation would cost Irish dioceses €50m
Institutional history: We need to reflect, not just remember
The Women’s Podcast celebrates its 100th episode with 100 quotes by and about women in Ireland
From ‘Dress suitably, and buy a revolver’ and 'A terrible beauty' to 'We all partied'
Scandal disproves defence that the Catholic Church did wrong but was trying to do good
Many women were born in State homes then sent to industrial schools and laundries
There are still powerful bureaucrats in the Vatican who think they know best
The least that can be expected is an official apology from the State for the awful crimes that have been committed against them
History is made as two archbishops receive cleric’s remains
Successfull applicant will have three-month traineeship at ‘The Irish Times’
Showing solidarity with and speaking up for people who are suffering
When abuse victim Marie Collins claims the Roman Curia is frustrating efforts to implement decisions which will make the church a safer place for children, we must take notice
As the film of ‘Brooklyn’ gets good reviews, Tóibín’s status at home and abroad rises yet another notch
Christine Buckley remembered during day for survivors of institutional abuse
State child abuse campaigner rose above the grim hand fate dealt her to become an icon
Despite previous State reports, such homes have not received scrutiny
A young ‘disappeared’ woman, the debate over how a building linked to past conflict should be redeployed, and an exploration of a political leader feature in Prime Cut’s ambitious new trio of plays in Belfast
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
