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A Christmas story by Joseph O’Connor, Lisa McInerney, John Boyne, Emer McLysaght, Maeve Higgins and more...

A Christmas story by Joseph O’Connor, Lisa McInerney, John Boyne, Emer McLysaght, Maeve Higgins and more...

Ten writers play a game of pass the baton to create a Christmas mystery about an elf from Elphin and a magic crystal

Sat Dec 23 2017 - 06:00
Una Mullally: Trump and Brexit make UFOs seem plausible

Una Mullally: Trump and Brexit make UFOs seem plausible

It makes sense then that aliens are back on the agenda, at a time of great existential turmoil with people searching for answers or logic to the rudderless nature of news cycles

Fri Dec 22 2017 - 12:57
Una Mullally: ‘Youthquake’ marks political awakening of millennials

Una Mullally: ‘Youthquake’ marks political awakening of millennials

Young people in Ireland have opportunity to emulate counterparts in Britain and US

Mon Dec 18 2017 - 05:00
My motto? Work your head off and sleep at any price

My motto? Work your head off and sleep at any price

In conversation: DJ Annie Mac and Other Voices founder Philip King

Sat Dec 16 2017 - 06:00
What’s hot and what’s not this week

What’s hot and what’s not this week

Yes to publicans banning the 12 Pubs revellers, but no to abstract Christmas trees

Sat Dec 16 2017 - 06:00
Una Mullally: If we want a nasty debate on abortion that is what we will get

Una Mullally: If we want a nasty debate on abortion that is what we will get

Media has a role to play in constructing a civilised, honest, open, fact-based, and respectful debate

Fri Dec 15 2017 - 13:03
Una Mullally: Why Ireland’s new LGBTI+ youth strategy matters

Una Mullally: Why Ireland’s new LGBTI+ youth strategy matters

Life is improving for queer young people, but the fear, shame and worry have not gone away

Mon Dec 11 2017 - 05:00
Ten things we learned from Other Voices 2017

Ten things we learned from Other Voices 2017

Hundreds of informal ties bind the festival together. So how do you make it bigger without snapping them?

Wed Dec 06 2017 - 05:00
Other Voices: A masterclass in getting bigger without getting bloated

Other Voices: A masterclass in getting bigger without getting bloated

Dingle shindig improves even as it expands; highlights were Sigrid and Perfume Genius

Sun Dec 03 2017 - 21:00
Why are stunning Dublin murals being painted over?

Why are stunning Dublin murals being painted over?

Street art moves quickly, local government in Ireland moves slowly

Sat Dec 02 2017 - 05:00
Una Mullally: AI comes hardwired with human bias

Una Mullally: AI comes hardwired with human bias

Unconscious prejudice pervades even the most conscientiously-constructed algorithms

Mon Nov 27 2017 - 05:00
What’s hot and what’s not this week?

What’s hot and what’s not this week?

We’re glad to have George Clooney back on TV but sad to see Gerard Fleming go

Sat Nov 25 2017 - 06:00
Una Mullally: Ploy to normalise homelessness must stop

Una Mullally: Ploy to normalise homelessness must stop

It is a mistake to try and minimise a problem that the public can see growing worse

Mon Nov 20 2017 - 08:02
Greta Gerwig is hot, Louis CK’s career is shot

Greta Gerwig is hot, Louis CK’s career is shot

Plus: say hello to edible flowers; and boo to longwinded Twitter

Sat Nov 18 2017 - 06:00
Time to stand up for people in direct provision

Time to stand up for people in direct provision

We do not have to wait for a catastrophic story about an individual in direct provision. We know the system exists, and we know that the Irish government has the power to dismantle it

Fri Nov 17 2017 - 15:44
Una Mullally: Another bit of 'Dublinness' has been chipped away

Una Mullally: Another bit of 'Dublinness' has been chipped away

Isn’t it funny the things we can recall from so long ago? It’s because they mean something in their own odd ways

Mon Nov 13 2017 - 12:51
What’s hot and what’s not this week

What’s hot and what’s not this week

We’re wild for the light show in Dublin Zoo, but a bit worried about people in Longford

Sat Nov 11 2017 - 06:00
Questioning Bundee Aki’s right to play for Ireland says more about us than him

Questioning Bundee Aki’s right to play for Ireland says more about us than him

There has been no similar discussion in Ireland regarding the upcoming debut of Irishman Ian McKinley for Italy’s rugby team

Fri Nov 10 2017 - 15:46
Una Mullally:  Are Facebook and Twitter manipulating our opinions?

Una Mullally: Are Facebook and Twitter manipulating our opinions?

Tech giants operate with dichotomy of total control and hands-off attitude

Mon Nov 06 2017 - 08:21
‘I think I know what the worst day of my life will be and I haven’t had it yet’

‘I think I know what the worst day of my life will be and I haven’t had it yet’

Two To Talk: Maria Doyle-Kennedy and Sinead Gleeson in conversation about writers, music, film and the meaning of life

Sat Nov 04 2017 - 06:10
Una Mullally: Breaking the silence around sexual harassment

Una Mullally: Breaking the silence around sexual harassment

Women have moved from mutual alert codes to calling out abusers in the public realm

Mon Oct 30 2017 - 05:00
An army of fake Twitter accounts invades Ireland. Why?

An army of fake Twitter accounts invades Ireland. Why?

Broadcaster Philip Boucher-Hayes is one of several high-profile users targeted by Twitter bots

Sat Oct 28 2017 - 06:00
What’s hot and what’s not this week

What’s hot and what’s not this week

Philip Pullman’s new book is getting raves – something to read on our Autumn travels

Sat Oct 28 2017 - 06:00
Una Mullally: Varadkar has much to learn about coffee and socialism

Una Mullally: Varadkar has much to learn about coffee and socialism

The messaging the Taoiseach gravitates towards does not chime with the demographic his party will need to grow its base

Fri Oct 27 2017 - 01:00
Una Mullally: Preventative HIV drug must be made available

Una Mullally: Preventative HIV drug must be made available

Almost 25 years ago, homosexuality was decriminalised in dark days of HIV/Aids

Mon Oct 23 2017 - 05:00
What’s hot and what’s not this week

What’s hot and what’s not this week

Yes to Kodaline’s new music video and E.T. on the big screen, but no to a sober October

Sat Oct 21 2017 - 06:00
Una Mullally: Women’s pensions mess must be put right

Una Mullally: Women’s pensions mess must be put right

Reparations should be part of the solution to the heavily gendered State pension scheme

Mon Oct 16 2017 - 06:17
State pension discriminates against women. It has to stop.

State pension discriminates against women. It has to stop.

Una Mullally: Official policy found yet another way to financially penalise Irish women

Mon Oct 16 2017 - 01:01
What’s hot and what’s not this week

What’s hot and what’s not this week

Philly McMahon’s book proves a good choice, while Seatwave sales continue to enrage

Sat Oct 14 2017 - 06:00
Una Mullally: What men could do about Harvey Weinstein

Una Mullally: What men could do about Harvey Weinstein

Hearing famous men commit to the basic politeness of speaking out against women being assaulted is heartening

Fri Oct 13 2017 - 12:30
Una Mullally: housing policy built upon flawed data

Una Mullally: housing policy built upon flawed data

Murphy’s main problem is the Government’s abdication from building social housing

Mon Oct 09 2017 - 05:00
Stranger danger: What’s hot and what’s not this week

Stranger danger: What’s hot and what’s not this week

Yes to ‘Stranger Things 2’ and literary bars; no to ‘Hocus Pocus’ remake and cargo pants

Sat Oct 07 2017 - 06:00
Una Mullally: We must avoid extremes in the abortion debate

Una Mullally: We must avoid extremes in the abortion debate

March for Choice represented the middle-ground that is not being addressed

Mon Oct 02 2017 - 05:00
What’s hot and what’s not this week?

What’s hot and what’s not this week?

Star Trek takes to the skies, but Michael O’Leary is brought to earth with a bump

Sat Sept 30 2017 - 06:00
Una Mullally: Political backsliding on the Eighth Amendment referendum has begun

Una Mullally: Political backsliding on the Eighth Amendment referendum has begun

Our politicians are once again in fear of a middle Ireland than exists primarily in their imaginations

Fri Sept 29 2017 - 12:21
Una Mullally: Who influences the infuencers

Una Mullally: Who influences the infuencers

They are the digital equivalent of the lads with placards on Shop Street pointing towards a golf sale.

Tue Sept 26 2017 - 14:27
Una Mullally: Ten foolproof-ish ways to stop Brexit

Una Mullally: Ten foolproof-ish ways to stop Brexit

From attempting to force marriage equality on the DUP to giving London back to the Irish

Mon Sept 25 2017 - 05:00
What’s hot and what’s not this week?

What’s hot and what’s not this week?

Pianos and Polaroids are the biz, but new iPhone price is a swizz

Sat Sept 23 2017 - 06:00
Una Mullally: Gender balance is lacking throughout media

Una Mullally: Gender balance is lacking throughout media

Women in media have struggled for entire careers but real change is elusive

Mon Sept 18 2017 - 05:00
This week’s what’s hot and what’s not

This week’s what’s hot and what’s not

The Dublin Podcast Festival is on the up, while yolk porn is getting old

Sat Sept 16 2017 - 06:00
Una Mullally: Remembering Kate Millett and her Irish Loony-Bin Trip

Una Mullally: Remembering Kate Millett and her Irish Loony-Bin Trip

The late American feminist was committed to an Irish mental hospital and rescued by friends

Tue Sept 12 2017 - 09:12
Una Mullally: Public permission for Trump’s racism founded in 9/11

Una Mullally: Public permission for Trump’s racism founded in 9/11

The environment for scapegoating immigrants, refugees and Muslims was reinforced this day 16 years ago

Mon Sept 11 2017 - 05:00
What’s hot and what’s not this week?

What’s hot and what’s not this week?

The return of LCD has us tapping our feet, while we’re running scared from pumpkin spice

Sat Sept 09 2017 - 06:00
Una Mullally: Money has fouled soccer’s appeal

Una Mullally: Money has fouled soccer’s appeal

Hyperinflation and excess have helped make the beautiful game seem trivial

Mon Sept 04 2017 - 05:00
Battle of the brands at Electric Picnic: Subtle as a Jaegerbomb

Battle of the brands at Electric Picnic: Subtle as a Jaegerbomb

At least Casa Bacardi and Red Bull focus on the music at the Stradbally festival. As for the rest ...

Mon Sept 04 2017 - 05:00
With Orchestra collaborations, 2FM give the people what they want

With Orchestra collaborations, 2FM give the people what they want

Double bill with Jenny Greene and DJ Mo K among biggest hits of EP2017 so far

Sat Sept 02 2017 - 18:00
This might be our favourite place at the Picnic

This might be our favourite place at the Picnic

Move over cheese, we love The Haunt for its skeletal remains and creepy dolls

Sat Sept 02 2017 - 13:12
Big fish of rap remarkable in his EP minimalism

Big fish of rap remarkable in his EP minimalism

Vince Staples commands a stunning presence

Sat Sept 02 2017 - 12:00
True genius: wee Daniel gets the ‘Room to Improve’ treatment

True genius: wee Daniel gets the ‘Room to Improve’ treatment

Dermot Bannon in Donegal has a lot to recommend it; millennial shaming not so much

Sat Sept 02 2017 - 06:00
Electric Picnic day one best bits: 'You look so festival'

Electric Picnic day one best bits: 'You look so festival'

Our writers on the best bits of day one at Stradbally

Fri Sept 01 2017 - 21:00
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