Enoch Burke’s ferocious desire for martyrdom has roots in Irish life
Catholic anti-divorce crusaders deliberately made outrageous analogies and used modern tactics, too
Divorce Referendum
Concern over law causing separated parents to lose widow’s pension
People Before Profit’s Ruth Coppinger uses her own story to highlight legislative issue
At home there’s an apron with the slogan ‘Calor Housewife of the Year 1985′
The reality for participants in the Housewife of the Year contest was a far cry from the aspirational tradwife trend on Instagram
Divorce in Ireland: ‘We did all our fighting at the separation stage’
Whether hostile or amicable, rapid or attritional, divorce in Ireland has become complicated by the financial realities of the housing crisis
Whose needs would a Progressive Democrats 2.0 serve?
In much of the commentary following the recent referendums, the phrase 'enough is enough' was often heard – the implication being that great numbers of people have made enough huge sacrifices by voting for compassion and understanding but that’s all over now
High Court grants divorce to former couple who continue to live in same house
Man and woman can be considered as living apart while underneath same roof provided they are not in intimate relationship, judge says
Charlie Flanagan: ‘My father was a controversial figure . . . I disagreed with much of what he stood for’
The Fine Gael TD, who will be stepping down from politics at the next election, reflects on his relationship with his arch-conservative father and on how the political climate has shifted
Lessons for liberals now that it’s their turn to be cancelled
Unthinkable: The culture wars are creating new ideological divisions and alliances. Is there a path to peace?
From vibrators to Repeal jumpers, communion dresses and fake tan: A history of Irish women in 50 objects
We’re objectifying Irish women but in an illuminating, celebratory way to mark International Women’s Day 2023
Women have come a long way since Nollaig na mBan of 50 years ago
In 1973, contraception and divorce were illegal but marital rape was not, and if you were married you were barred from entering the workforce
Law may be required regarding divorces in wake of Brexit
Bar Council advises department of need for legislation to avoid ‘limping marriages’
The Irish Times view on the mayoral plebiscites: imbalance of power
Local government has been gradually but inexorably stripped of its powers since the foundation of the State
Cork and Waterford reject directly-elected mayor proposal
Both cities narrowly vote against proposal while Limerick votes in favour
Waterford and Cork reject directly-elected mayors
Plebiscites defeated by slim majorities in both cities while Limerick votes in favour
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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