In a Word ... Swiftie (the originals)
Those of us who admire Jonathan Swift, the contrary old weed, were the original Swifties
Jonathan Swift
Irish Food History, A Companion: An 850-page serving that leaves you wanting more
Collection with many original and fascinating essays represents a useful step towards understanding how Ireland is perhaps finally emerging from the shadow of the Famine
Trinity’s School of Physics celebrates 300 years
The department marked its tercentenary recently with an extraordinary gathering that brought together staff, past and present, and alumni
Paul Henry dominates deVeres art sale
Five works by the Irish artist feature in latest auction, ending November 21st
‘I’ve always been really interested in the darker side of things, the macabre, the gritty, the gruesome’
What I Do: Ciaran Behan takes tourists on Dark Dublin tours of the city, sharing stories of grave robbing, serial killing, cannibalism and more
Fintan O’Toole: Sinéad O’Connor’s honesty was a curse for her but a blessing for us
The singer shattered our perfect circle of denial about abuse and trauma. If you had been abused and traumatised, you were probably half-cracked and since you were half-cracked, who could believe you?
All Ukrainians know Gulliver’s Travels. Here at Marsh’s Library they love to hear about Jonathan Swift
The novel, written by one of the first readers at Ireland’s first public library, is a good guide to making the best of the most awful and absurd circumstances
‘Humour is the safety-valve of the nation’ – Brian Maye on Thomas J Collins and Dublin Opinion
An Irishman’s Diary
Thinker’s Curse – Frank McNally on John Toland, a controversial Donegal philosopher who died 300 years ago
An Irishman’s Diary
Inside the battle to ‘save’ private schools as funding is questioned
Principals, fearing an end to State subsidies for the sector, plan a rear-guard action
David McWilliams: How has Biden’s grip on power become so fragile?
The president’s social-spending deal might yet be made but the political difficulties cannot be overstated
Jonathan Swift portrait sells for €234,000 at Howth Castle Auction
First day of auction exceeds expectations with large international interest
Denis Donoghue obituary: One of the world’s foremost scholars of modern literature
One student recalled ‘it was easy to mistake his grand, rolling cadences for the voice of God’
Pond Life – Frank McNally on the short but colourful history of the Phoenix Park Star Fort
An Irishman’s Diary
A piece of heaven on 300-acre Tipperary estate for €8.5m
Carefully restored Tipperary estate on 300 acres with a 16th century castle and numerous cottages near Borrisokane
JP McMahon: Irish food was never just one thing
To try and define Irish food for a new generation was my ultimate aim in writing The Irish Cook Book
How social media platforms battle misinformation while profiting from it
Fake news is hard habit to kick when there’s profit to reap and algorithms propelling it
Rare friendship cup from Sam Maguire silversmiths in Kells sale
Honeymoon special – silver mether from 1908 is an unusual example of the Celtic cup
Irishman's Diary: The Irish-educated theatrical genius of William Congreve
Frank McNally on English-born writer who found his way into literary circles of London
David McWilliams: A Swift lesson in Irish economics
What would Jonathan Swift make of today’s anti-multinationals lunacy? Not much
Trinity College seeks female nominees to join collection of 40 male busts
Provost says it is time for sculptures in Long Room library to better represent diversity
Jonathan Swift’s satire works as key to modern-day ills
Conall Morrison’s new play blends 18th-century wit’s biography with his bibliography
Stay healthy on Culture Night
Health and wellbeing venues around the country will host workshops, music, films and debate on everything from sustainable food production to reducing the stigma of mental illness
Dolls’ houses: it’s a small world at Fonsie Mealy Castlecomer sale
A collection of dolls’ houses once owned by writer Graham Green’s wife Vivien are to be sold along with miniature furniture
Letters from below stairs: an Irish maid’s view of life in Churchill’s household
A collection of letters from Irishwoman Mary Dorgan to her soldier son include domestic details from Winston Churchill’s home
‘When I moved here four years ago, I quickly felt Dublin was my spiritual home’
Four poets on how they take ‘home’ with them wherever they go
Make a culture date with Dublin 8
Festival celebrates the area’s cultural and architectural icons with talks and tours
Sale of the centuries in Wicklow big house
Fortgranite home to generations of a hunting shooting and scientific family
Boarding schools hold new appeal for modern families
King’s Hospital: 350th anniversary, bullying allegations and growing numbers of boarders
Wexford Festival Opera appoints new artistic director
Italian-born Rosetta Cucchi has been involved with the festival since 1995
The ultimate literary bucket list: ‘1,000 Books to Read Before You Die’
US author James Mustich says the book that took him 14 years to write should be thought of as a kind of imaginary bookshop
Kingdoms for a horse – Frank McNally on Phar Lap and the rules of equine nationalism
An Irishman’s Diary
Anatomy of a Dublin hospital that reaches back to 1703
A new book chronicles the history of St James’s, which started out as a workhouse
Capital view: A walk up Belfast’s Cave Hill
A climb up this dramatic outcrop offers a view over the city as far as the Mourne Mountains – and will change your perspective of Northern Ireland’s capital in more ways than one
ICG expected to weather choppy waters despite sinking profits
First half results for owner of Irish Ferries dampened by fuel costs and sailing cancellations
Cancelled ferry sailings led to ‘difficult’ summer for ICG
Profits at Irish Ferries owner almost halve
I’m not joking: laughter really is the best medicine
A belly laugh is good for the heart, clears up rashes and lowers blood sugar in diabetics
Cancelled sailings could cost Irish Ferries owner up to €2.8m
ICG chief indicates belief that group has done more than legally required to compensate affected passengers
Scientists prove lies spread faster than the truth on Twitter
Survey examined some 126,000 news stories, all verified to be true or false
Increased fuel costs and sterling uncertainty impact ICG results
Pre-tax profit increased to €87.8m will EBITDA dropped 3% to €81m
The world’s greatest – but probably least-known – Irish library
Film star Grace Kelly's roots prompted her to collect Irish literature, including rare editions of Joyce, Beckett and Shaw
Rostering resolved at American Airlines, and new stash points in Dublin
Road Warrior: the business of travel
Ferries group ICG announces new financing deal
Group concludes financing agreements with Allied Irish Bank and Bank of Ireland
'Too irreverent for a clergyman': Jonathan Swift, preaching and faith
Rite & Reason: Famed Irish satirist prayed a lot and believed nation needed a state church
Jonathan Swift: an accidental patriot
Born 350 years ago next week, the author felt Ireland to be second-best but circumstances dictated he should take its part politically
Skitster: The app that knows what’s good for you
A good app reinforces those things we believe to be right and true – Skitster excels at it
Comedy has no barriers – but Corden’s Weinstein jibes were pathetic
Rather than channelling anger at Harvey Weinstein, he giggled like a schoolboy
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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Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices