Irish journalist exploring the intersections of politics, culture, and identity across Ireland and the wider Celtic world.
Europe is under sustained attack in a gray zone between peace and war: false bomb threats, GPS jamming, sabotaged cables and online recruits. Ireland is already in the firing line.
Unions and the Government struck a 10.75% pay deal worth €5.2 billion, calling off tomorrow's public sector strike and lifting lowest paid workers the most.
Spain's Traffic Civil Guard is escalating operations against illegal car races after a documentary revealed hundreds of drivers meeting weekly in industrial estates, with prison terms of up to five years for offenders.
The cause for the canonisation of Fr Willie Doyle, the Irish Jesuit killed in the First World War while rescuing wounded soldiers, has entered its Roman phase after his diocesan file reached the Vatican.
Jemima Goldsmith says she called police on Russell Brand in 2014 and backed the journalists who exposed him, hours after his 10-and-a-half-year sentence.
The family of Teddy Murnane told the sentencing hearing that Sean Harding's crime left a void that cannot be measured. A verdict and a December sentence date.
Barclays has raised its office requirement to three days, but the research says two or three coordinated days is the sweet spot, and more just brings resignations.
Edendork survived a late St Brigid's comeback to win 1-15 to 2-11 in Dungannon and set up an Ulster Club SFC semi-final against Crossmaglen Rangers.
More than 100 groups in 15 countries, including Ireland, are protesting November 6 and 7 for a moratorium on new large-scale data centre projects.
Wicklow County Council has approved a permanent two classroom special education building at St Patrick's Loreto Primary School in Bray, replacing ageing prefabs.
Ireland opened their November series with a six-try 42-12 win over Argentina at the Aviva Stadium, with Farrell's side praised for the variety and teamwork of their scores.
Hiqa can now review unexpected deaths and serious injuries in nursing homes under a new no-blame process. Families can request reviews under the new rules.
Carlow actress Ella Lily Hyland says performing in her native accent in Netflix's Black Doves was a privilege, and calls on young actors to embrace their authenticity.
Public hospitals have written off €125m in private insurance claims over five years, the PAC has heard, as insurers refuse to pay for care given on trolleys.
The Oireachtas Committee on Justice says the Attorney General for England and Wales should have no veto over Troubles prosecutions, in a report sent to Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan.
Liverpool surrendered the lead twice in Istanbul as Fenerbahce won 3-2, ending the Reds' 100% Champions League record. Trey Nyoni's maiden goal was not enough on a chaotic night.
Property insurance excludes cyberattack damage, leaving European supermarket chains to absorb the cost of spoiled stock as attacks spread.
Martin McDonagh's CIA comedy Wild Horse Nine, with John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell, opens in Irish cinemas on 4 November to strong reviews.
The Reserve Bank of Australia lifted its cash rate to 4.85% on November 3, its fifth hike of the year, though a narrow 6-3 board vote suggests the tightening campaign may be nearing its end.
I believe that countries must accelerate the shift to sustainable, low-carbon economies while ensuring that the costs of this transition do not fall disproportionately on those least responsible for climate change.
