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Yesterday
1st January 2025
Opinion: When it comes to modern motherhood, aren’t we all a little bit of a Nightbitch?
Niamh O'Reilly
Financial analyst: Five ways your finances could change in 2025
Ralph Benson
This week
29th December 2024 - 2nd January 2025
Money Diaries: Have you made any financial New Year's resolutions? Would you like to keep a diary for us?
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The world in 2025: Six actions global leaders can take to build a fairer and better planet
Karol Balfe
Last week
22nd December 2024 - 28th December 2024
Larry Donnelly: Cuts, crisps and pints - my controversial Irish preferences
Larry Donnelly
Surrealing in the Year 2024: A year that exposed Ireland's shortcomings when it comes to women
Carl Kinsella
Opinion: Hypnosis can help with mental hygiene, to clear out negative habits
Florence Bray
The Freeman’s Journal, 1763–1924: ‘A Great Daily Organ’
Felix M. Larkin
Opinion: As an Irish people pleaser, setting boundaries and saying 'no' is a right challenge
Peter Flanagan
Reflecting on Ireland in 2024: Assessing the state of the nation
Finian Murphy
On a Kyiv-bound train: 'For the first time in three years, I feel there is no way out'
Polina Bashkina
Still Adrift: A decade of failed promises to protect migrant children
Aibhlin O'Leary
Bobby McDonagh: We should remember the abducted Ukrainian children at Christmas
Bobby McDonagh
Christmas Fare: Some seasonal recipes for you to try over the holidays
Alex Petit
Niamh O'Reilly: Some fun Christmas things to do before you tackle that turkey
Niamh O'Reilly
Most searched questions: What dog owners want to know about their pets this Christmas
Suzi Walsh
Money Diaries: An architectural graduate on €35K living in Dublin
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Opinion: We should try to reduce the harm caused by Christmas excess as much as possible
Michael Ledden & Kathryn Ledden
Last month
December 2024
Larry Donnelly: Who were the 2024 political winners and losers here and in the US?
Larry Donnelly
Surrealing in the Years: Ceann Comhairle ballot could have used just a little more backstabbing
Carl Kinsella
Ukraine, Gaza, Syria: What will Trump do with the conflicts linking Russia, Iran and Israel?
Tom Clonan
Opinion: Gisele Pelicot's bravery reminds us to stand in solidarity with all victims of rape
Rachel Morrogh
Life under conflict: The struggle for water in Northwest Syria
Louay Tajiddin
Opinion: I've had a hard look at my drinking, and I'm having a sober curious Christmas
Niamh O'Reilly
Opinion: Ireland should remain calm about the closure of the Israeli Embassy
Bobby McDonagh
Opinion: Our rules around seclusion and restraint in schools are failing children
Derval McDonagh
Money Diaries: An Irish executive assistant living in Argentina for a few months
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Romanian vote: Can democracy be saved by cancelling an election?
Roman-Gabriel Olar
Opinion: We can no longer sit back and let the Saudi regime legitimise itself through sports
Simon Tierney
Surrealing in the Years: It was a good week for the kind of people who have a lot of good weeks
Carl Kinsella
The history of Christmas in Ireland: Switzer’s, pantos and crane for dinner
Dr Niav Gallagher
Syria at a crossroads: Why we can’t let Syria become another forgotten crisis
Barry Andrews
Opinion: Has cinema etiquette gone out the window?
Niamh O'Reilly
Lynn Boylan: The EU must do better on toxic chemicals in toys
Lynn Boylan
Parenting: Looking forward to Christmas? No, me neither
Margaret Lynch
Money Diaries: How is your budget looking this Christmas? Would you like to keep a diary for us?
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Law and order in Ireland: 'Our new government must now avoid policing by press release'
John O'Brien
Opinion: Dublin's North inner city's issues must be resolved at the root cause once and for all
Glen Kearney
Surrealing in the Years: Tired five-second hoist a perfect symbol of Irish political climate
Carl Kinsella
Opinion: Romania’s democracy is in real danger – and so is Eastern Europe’s peace and stability
Roman-Gabriel Olar