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Andrew Cunningham of Savills Ireland outlines why the recent figure of 18.6% office vacancy rate tells the wrong story about what’s really happening...
Gwen Loughman says she’ll happily avoid purchases like fancy cars and Egyptian cotton sheets, but will never skimp on providing for the things that...
Crisis averted!
In 2016, Irish drivers bought five manual cars for every automatic. In 2026, we are buying four automatics for every manual. Paddy Comyn on the slow...
Carbon tax may be unpopular, but we need it to avoid a far more expensive future, and the government was wrong to cave in after protests, writes John...
After feeling increasingly uneasy with life in Trump’s America, Sasha Piton has sold up and moved to Ireland with her two dogs – she hasn’t...
Orbán’s defeat is more than a national upset — it’s a defining moment for democracy across Europe.
From Botox to biohacking billionaires, a booming industry is selling perfection, but the science rarely keeps up, writes Dr Catherine Conlon.
After a week of fuel protests, ministers effectively shut down Dáil questions, only adding to anger over a cost-of-living crisis years in the making.
Personal feuds, ICE power plays and endless questions about Epstein threaten to expose the fault lines in Trump’s inner circle, writes Marion McKeone.
From Gaoth Dobhair to the wider world, Moya carried family, music and warmth in every note, and took us all along with her.
Citizens are told Ireland is rich, but their daily lives say otherwise, and last week’s protests were just a symptom of a deeper malaise, writes...
As Pope Leo condemns violence “in the name of God”, his words land heavily on those Catholics enabling Trump’s most dangerous instincts, writes...
This week, our reader is self-employed and managing money as much as possible, but finding dental costs are sky-high.
Ireland’s modern drug policy has evolved to save lives, but society cannot ignore the real-world consequences of drug-related violence and harm to...
While the new Pope Leo may be a welcome and outspoken leader, women remain excluded from power and decision-making in a Church still struggling to...
Moments such as this are rich with uncertainty, a banquet for cynical opportunists.
Crisis at the pumps will add to growing interest in EVs – but we can optimise fuel use in every vehicle.
Deeming this project climate-compliant is untenable, argues architect and transport planner Ciarán Ferrie.
After some controversy over McIlroy’s lack of love for Irish cuisine this week, Patrick Hanlon says the golfer’s Augusta dinner reflected global...
Wicklow GAA’s response to its April Fool’s controversy reflects a deeper, persistent inequality facing women and girls in Gaelic games.
Behind the blockades lie a government navigating global constraints and protesters rejecting the limits of a changing world, writes Johnny Fallon.
Already slow and expensive, Ireland’s construction sector now has to deal with fuel shocks that promise to delay projects and cut output, writes Dr...
From apocalyptic threats to the now fragile truce, Trump’s Iran war exposes his erratic leadership and a deeply uneasy US electorate, writes Larry...
As Ireland finally reflects on the pandemic, while our response has received praise, the emotional toll and healthcare system failures are still...
Rising temperatures, water scarcity and war are fuelling instability with global consequences, writes Emma DeSouza.
As interest in unity grows, young people are calling for a new vision of Ireland — not just a united one.
This week, our reader is busy with work, helping out at home and saving for the future.
From ‘fight or flight’ to burnout, Dr Stephen McWilliams explains the toll of chronic stress — and how to manage it.
Inspired by the new TV drama, The Pitt, advance care planning specialist Valerie Smith explains why planning ahead is so important for Irish families.
One driver was arrested 11 times in a year as road deaths rise. Experts say mandatory “alcolocks” could finally tackle repeat offending.
It’s easy to say ‘lock them up’, but new research exposes how poverty, not just personal choice, is shaping pathways into prison.
From hidden surcharges to cancelled routes, carriers are quietly reshaping travel to manage losses, writes Eoghan Corry.
Lucinda Murrihy hears from other parents of autistic children about the quiet heartbreak of missed playdates and unanswered invitations.
The ‘mama needs a drink’ joke is back — and it’s ageing badly, writes Niamh O’Reilly.
As prices rise at the pumps, the Government should be changing course on fossil fuel use to secure our future, but instead it’s doubling down with...
As Melania Trump champions AI teachers, we risk sacrificing empathy, connection and the very struggles that shape how children learn, writes Adriana...
As Trump’s war continues and the regime fights back, the ordinary people inside Iran are cut off from the world and living in fear, writes Samieh...
This reader worked as a customer advisor in a bank and was saving for a deposit for a mortgage at the time.
During a recent visit to Kyiv, the Minister of State for European Affairs saw a city that felt like any European capital — until the lights failed...
And the latest polls show he’s in deep sh*t politically.
As frustration with everyday injustices grows, women are reclaiming ageing as a source of power, not invisibility, writes Gwen Loughman.
It hurts so much.
Ireland’s greyhound industry has failed in its duty of care to the dogs, receiving taxpayers’ money without scrutiny while the Government turns a...
This week, a California jury shifted the focus from harmful social media content to addictive design — and signalled a global turning point for...
Ireland can automatically deduct for the future with its new MyFutureFund pension scheme — but still leaves parents to fight for the support their...
A new generation is rediscovering Irish — and with it, a stronger sense of identity, belonging and cultural confidence, writes Finbarr Bradley.
The Fine Gael MEP says she will break ranks this week and vote against Europe exporting its migration problem to third countries, where human rights...
New research is forcing scientists to rethink the intelligence and emotional lives of animals, writes Suzi Walsh.
The government has announced a package of measures aimed at tackling soaring fuel prices, but the opposition said they don’t go far enough.