One-way graphic – Frank McNally on the south-facing statues of Dublin’s main street
An Irishman’s Diary
Higher level exam judged to be a good test of students’ abilities overall
Doughnuts and cigarettes or blindfold, earmuffs and earplugs? Writers can have odd ways of getting ready for their working day – or night. Gavin Corbett, Christine Dwyer Hickey, Henrietta McKervey, Thomas Morris and Paul Murray take us into their creative worlds
Cork-born poet takes €2,000 prize for ‘Nine Bright Shiners’ collection
The Royal Irish Academy of Music’s collaborative concert was strong on Irish writers but weak on our composers
Peter Sirr: The Rooms; Martina Evans: Burnfort, Las Vegas; Miriam Gamble: Pirate Music
The five shortlisted writers for the award being given on March 21st have strong track records
‘Splintered Light’ is an intricate, ingenious novel, bringing together the stories of three British teenagers when they are sucked into the unsavoury world of adult criminality
Celebration was tinged with a shared sadness at the loss of an original voice
Celebration was tinged with a shared sadness at the loss of an original voice
Poet died last December and award will be presented to widow
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices