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2023
The Irish For: Jolabokaflod - a look at Iceland's Christmas books tradition
Darach Ó Séaghdha
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Analysis: Are we headed for recession? Does it matter?
Victor Duggan
Michéal Martin: Europe’s most sacred task remains its first - peace
Micheál Martin
Opinion: When it comes to AI we need to proceed with caution and build trust
Dr Oisín Boydell
Brian Rowan: Northern Ireland cannot continue with pantomime politics and a pretend parliament
Brian Rowan
Opinion: Reflecting on 2022, the LGBT+ community is hopeful of progress in the year ahead
Adam Long
Analysis: This year was a financial rollercoaster - what will 2023 bring for your money?
Ralph Benson
Dog behaviourist: We love our dogs, but do we understand how they see the world?
Suzi Walsh
The Irish For: Joyce’s The Dead is not white Christmas - my thoughts on 'that ad'
Darach Ó Séaghdha
Opinion: Are we finally seeing the end of 'Brexit mania' in Britain?
Peter Flanagan
Peter Power: Climate change risking famine in Somalia and beyond as global leaders dither
Peter Power
Dr Rory Hearne: 2023 –Time for Ireland to take a new direction in housing
Dr Rory Hearne
Larry Donnelly: Ten more movies to watch at Christmas
Larry Donnelly
Money Diaries: A communications manager on €69K living in Cork City
TheJournal.ie reader
Opinion: As Ukrainians, we remember how Christmas looked for us until this year
Polina Bashkina
Níall Ó Murchú: Some top tips for getting the most from your Christmas Day swim
Níall Ó Murchú
Opinion: As a carer, I have met the best of people in colleagues and clients
Breda Pagett
Christmas Fare: Seasonal recipes from the head chefs at O'Neill's on Dublin's Pearse Street
Ash Candhye & Troy Maguire
Therapist: Christmas can be tough - here's some strategies to help you mind yourself
Joe Heffernan
Opinion: Children with parents in prison are silently serving sentences of their own this Christmas
Saoirse Brady
Dog behaviourist: Tips for keeping your pooch safe and well this Christmas
Suzi Walsh
Christmas Fare: Pastry chef Shane Smith has some delicious recipes for you
Shane Smith
Tom Clonan: Russia cannot ‘win’ this war on Ukraine - so what can we expect in 2023?
Tom Clonan
Aoife Martin: We'll always have Casablanca - one of the Hollywood greats
Aoife Martin
Financial expert: Three steps to helping you fight the rising cost of living
Mark Coan
Malcolm Noonan: It's not enough to watch threatened species struggle to survive
Malcolm Noonan
Money Diaries: A 37-year-old product manager on €141K living in Dublin
TheJournal.ie reader
Analysis: What should Michael McGrath look to achieve as he moves to the Department of Finance?
Ciarán Casey
Childline volunteer: I have been able to help kids in trouble the way I was helped
Jonathan Ryan
Dog behaviourist: Why Christmas is the worst time to get a puppy
Suzi Walsh
Opinion: Iran’s nod to International Human Rights Day was more repression of its people
Brendan McNamara
Analysis: Are we seeing a change in mood music when it comes to the Northern Ireland Protocol?
Emma DeSouza
Opinion: In a cold snap our footpaths and cycle lanes should also be gritted by councils
Dr Emma Howard
Opinion: Our fields may be green, but we are failing to protect biodiversity
Jane Stout
Money Diaries: An IT customer support worker on €19K living in Co Mayo
TheJournal.ie reader
Larry Donnelly: Mary Lou, Trump and Dublin's lord mayor - my 2022 political awards
Larry Donnelly
Opinion: How conspiracy communities are using predictable tactics to spread falsehoods about RSV
Aoife Gallagher and Clara Martiny
Opinion: Child Marriage - a human rights violation happening every two seconds
Carole Wickham
EU parliament president: In times of crisis, we need hope - here's what we can do for Ukraine
Roberta Metsola
Opinion: With sensitivity and care, we can find a solution to the protests in East Wall
Paddy O’Dea