Book reviews in brief: All God’s Creatures; Palestine Minus One; The (Wonderful) Life of Connie Maguire
New novels by Anthony Gardner and Domhnall O’Donoghue, plus an anthology of stories from the original Nakba of 1948
New novels by Anthony Gardner and Domhnall O’Donoghue, plus an anthology of stories from the original Nakba of 1948
About two dozen people protest outside Croke Park over decision to continue deal with insurance firm
Two boys, both 13, dead after separate incidents on same day in different parts of enclave amid ceasefire
Harsh treatment and conditions have led to at least 84 deaths, says Jerusalem-based B’Tselem
Unrwa condemns action as violation of international law as staff say facility used to store aid for Gaza and West Bank
McEntee says proposal will be given ‘careful consideration’ amid fears of undermining UN authority
Greta Thunberg and Bohemian Football Club together stress need to put communities before companies
‘Ireland’s support for Unrwa remains unwavering,’ says Helen McEntee
Israeli military says it fired at ‘terrorist’ who crossed into area under their control in northern Gaza Strip
Taoiseach starts 2026 juggling competing diplomatic pressures while the backbenchers grumble back home
Echoes of the past haunt the year ahead. Are there lessons to be learned?
U2 frontman compared possible release to Nelson Mandela’s
Heba Muraisi is on day 65 of her protest while Kamran Ahmed has reported intermittent hearing loss on day 58
Azerbaijan says it will not send troops to take part in International Stabilisation Force for Palestinian territory
Socialist leader says his government is ‘on right side of history’ as political foes accuse him of cynical distraction tactics
Barry Heneghan pushes back against Taoiseach’s insistence there is no deal for his constituency for support of Coalition
No individual or group has claimed responsibility for the flag’s placement
Prison conditions were brutal, cells overcrowded, sanitation appalling ... there was deliberate psychological pressure
Fishamble was in danger of becoming a hot news item again last March
Unresolved questions over Hamas disarmament, Israeli territorial control and an international stabilisation force raise doubts about whether the truce can hold
Leo laments conditions for homeless across globe and conflicts in Ukraine, Sudan, Mali and Thailand and Cambodia
Swedish activist was taking part in a demonstration outside the Aspen Insurance company in London
Climate activist was arrested for holding a placard supporting Palestine Action, police say
Aid agencies warn fragile ceasefire and limited deliveries could push territory back towards famine
Amu Gib (30) on day 50 of action with Kamran Ahmed (28) on day 42 of their respective protests
Jewish people are not the State of Israel, no more than Irish people were the IRA. Equally, the people of Gaza are not Hamas. But hatred has no respect for logic
Activist attends ‘evening of words and song’ for Gaza awareness at Dublin’s Dalymount Park
UK prime minister Keir Starmer faces a real Christmas dilemma as some hunger strikers are said to be near death
British ambassador in attendance reminded of Irish position on Palestine protesters at final Dáil sitting
Almost 900 health professionals have written to David Lammy, Wes Streeting, senior NHS and prison officials
Qesser Zuhrah is on day 46 of her hunger strike
Hundreds of runners took part in the 10km charity event on Wednesday, ahead of Greta Thunberg’s Áras appearance
Rap trio brings its controversy machine to the Dublin venue with a formidable live gig, guest collaborations and plenty of fun
Swedish activist will take part in ‘an evening of words and songs for Gaza’ at Dalymount Park on Thursday
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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