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Our Columnists

Sorcha Hamilton Sorcha Hamilton -

Beerista: One bar, one brewer – and loads of beers

Hilary Fannin Hilary Fannin -

Sharon Stone’s advice for empty nesters is ... not bad actually

JP McMahon JP McMahon -

It is shellfish season and there is a wealth of food on our shores

Jacky Jones Jacky Jones -

Are most of us living lives of quiet desperation?

Catherine and David made their vows during a ceremony performed by David’s father, a pastor Our wedding story: From Lima with love
  • Sarah Geraghty
  • November 19, 2016

Catherine McFadden and David Cuadra were married on the shore of the Pacific Ocean

Our Wedding Story:  falling for each other at the waterfall Our Wedding Story: falling for each other at the waterfall
  • Sarah Geraghty
  • November 19, 2016

Rory and Chantelle Coss enjoyed a special wedding day full of music, fun, tears and love

Our wedding story: Two ceremonies in different countries Our wedding story: Two ceremonies in different countries
  • Sarah Geraghty
  • November 19, 2016

Nuptials in Seoul and Donegal for Korean bride Borham and her Irish partner William

'Celebrating the achievements of men is something we should do every day of the year' 'Celebrating the achievements of men is something we should do every day of the year'
  • The Man Who Has It All
  • November 18, 2016

Men need to support each other more, says the popular tweeter and author of new book ’From Frazzled to Fabulous’

Cathy Davey: ‘Children need to be taught empathy’ Cathy Davey: ‘Children need to be taught empathy’
  • Jennifer Ryan
  • November 18, 2016

Singer tells the Róisín Meets podcast why schools need classes on kindness

‘I am best man at my friend’s wedding but he is making a  mistake’ ‘I am best man at my friend’s wedding but he is making a mistake’
  • November 18, 2016

Tell Me About It: My friend was never lucky with girls and I don’t want to make him feel bad

Maeve Higgins: ‘I feel more freedom to express myself in New York’ Maeve Higgins: ‘I feel more freedom to express myself in New York’
  • Catherine Cleary
  • November 18, 2016

The Irish comedian on immigrants and the American right to eat a raw burger

Here we are, expectantly poised on the brink of the 1960s Here we are, expectantly poised on the brink of the 1960s
  • Ken Sheehan
  • November 18, 2016

Family Fortunes: I felt self-important, as I had graduated to wearing a suit with long trousers.

Jason Donovan: ‘When you’re No 1, there’s only one place to go: backwards’ Jason Donovan: ‘When you’re No 1, there’s only one place to go: backwards’
  • Tanya Sweeney
  • November 17, 2016

The former pop and TV idol on fame, success and why a ‘Neighbours’ reunion isn’t for him

‘I threw away the flowers placed in my mother’s hands when she died . . .  she would have hated them’ ‘I threw away the flowers placed in my mother’s hands when she died . . . she would have hated them’
  • Laura Kennedy
  • November 17, 2016

Coping: A year since her mother died, Laura Kennedy reflects on how the loss has permanently changed her

Frank McNally’s Big Regret? I was about 25 before I gave up on the dream Frank McNally’s Big Regret? I was about 25 before I gave up on the dream
  • Frank McNally
  • November 17, 2016

Apart from anything else, a few years in university would have eased the transition from freedom to work

Our Wedding Story: celebrations in Ireland and India Our Wedding Story: celebrations in Ireland and India
  • Sarah Geraghty
  • November 12, 2016

Proposal on NZ mountain top takes doctor and dietician’s relationship to new highs

Pieces of me: Mary Ann O’Brien, founder of Lily O’Brien’s Chocolates Pieces of me: Mary Ann O’Brien, founder of Lily O’Brien’s Chocolates
  • Deirdre McQuillan
  • November 12, 2016

‘I love our kitchen as it surrounds family and friends in a blanket of cosiness and warmth’

Our Wedding Story: Love blossoms from a bus stop in New Zealand Our Wedding Story: Love blossoms from a bus stop in New Zealand
  • Sarah Geraghty
  • November 12, 2016

Richard Morrison proposed to Yuko Yang on a beach and they got married a year later

‘Irishness’ now elastic enough to stretch around a  blond drag queen ‘Irishness’ now elastic enough to stretch around a blond drag queen
  • Panti Bliss
  • November 12, 2016

When I was growing up, Irishness seemed to be a very rigid concept – we’ve changed so much

Jennifer O'Connell: Moving from Silicon Valley to our own wild Atlantic way Jennifer O'Connell: Moving from Silicon Valley to our own wild Atlantic way
  • Jennifer O'Connell
  • November 12, 2016

‘We came home to reapply for our visas. A longish holiday. And we couldn’t quite leave’

Catherine Nevin: A prisoner, my student and my friend Catherine Nevin: A prisoner, my student and my friend
  • Derek Byrne
  • November 12, 2016

While teaching the murderer, Derek Byrne got to know the woman behind the headlines

Jo Malone’s amazing nose: ‘I thought everyone could smell when it was  going to rain’ Jo Malone’s amazing nose: ‘I thought everyone could smell when it was going to rain’
  • Jennifer Ryan
  • November 11, 2016

The perfumer talks to the Róisín Meets podcast about the nasal talents that made her a millionaire

Is life worth the effort? That’s the question I keep asking myself Is life worth the effort? That’s the question I keep asking myself
  • November 11, 2016

Tell Me About It: I’m in my 30s and feel any change I make now is too late. I missed out on too much

Kevin Tiernan’s Big Regret? Mitching from music lessons Kevin Tiernan’s Big Regret? Mitching from music lessons
  • Kevin Tiernan
  • November 11, 2016

Our new music teacher was from what could only be called The Cruelty to Children School of Music

Irish women on Trump’s win: ‘America will be great, but for who? Not for women’ Irish women on Trump’s win: ‘America will be great, but for who? Not for women’
  • Anthea McTeirnan
  • November 10, 2016

What message does the election of Donald Trump send to women?

I have not returned to At Swim-Two-Birds since my brother was killed I have not returned to At Swim-Two-Birds since my brother was killed
  • Frank Taaffe
  • November 10, 2016

Family Fortunes: I was reading Flann O’Brien’s masterpiece when the doorbell rang

Roger Moore: ‘I was too smooth, before time rolled its evil tracks across my gob’ Roger Moore: ‘I was too smooth, before time rolled its evil tracks across my gob’
  • Patrick Freyne
  • November 10, 2016

The ex-007 talks movies, marriages and how Aidan Turner would look good as Bond

Never lose another argument with your family again Never lose another argument with your family again
  • Laura Kennedy
  • November 10, 2016

Coping: As World Philosophy Day nears, remember philosophy is for everyone

Róisín Ingle: how do we talk to our children about Trump? Róisín Ingle: how do we talk to our children about Trump?
  • Róisín Ingle
  • November 9, 2016

Dos and don’ts for parents to follow when explaining what happened on the ‘Day of Days’

Terrified in Trumpland: Irish-Americans and US citizens in Ireland react Terrified in Trumpland: Irish-Americans and US citizens in Ireland react
  • Jennifer O'Connell
  • November 9, 2016

Safety, gay and immigration rights, and corporation tax under a Trump administration are some of the concerns among Americans-in-Ireland and Irish-in-America

A Walk for the Weekend: Slieve Donard, among the dark Mournes A Walk for the Weekend: Slieve Donard, among the dark Mournes
  • John G O'Dwyer
  • November 9, 2016

The challenge is to stand on the highest summit in Ulster

Secret vows spared couple pain of a long-distance love Secret vows spared couple pain of a long-distance love
  • Sarah Geraghty
  • November 5, 2016

Irishman Stephen and American Cayce seal the deal in Bray after ‘eloping’ from the US

Our wedding story: A magical day after a fairytale engagement Our wedding story: A magical day after a fairytale engagement
  • Sarah Geraghty
  • November 5, 2016

James and Niamh met on a night out before they exchanged vows in Castle Durrow

Friendships sealed at sea Friendships sealed at sea
  • Sorcha Pollak
  • November 5, 2016

Safe Haven Ireland brings together young people from diverse backgrounds, including those living in direct provision centres, to learn to sail

The ‘necessity entrepreneurs’: Ireland’s recession businesses The ‘necessity entrepreneurs’: Ireland’s recession businesses
  • Jennifer O'Connell
  • November 5, 2016

To start a business between 2010 and 2014 took courage. Five people describe how they did it

An Irish girl called Isis: 'I have always liked my name' An Irish girl called Isis: 'I have always liked my name'
  • Anthea McTeirnan
  • November 4, 2016

Isis Oriana Petrova Godfrey-Glynn was born in Galway 34 years ago. In her 20s, the meaning of her name changed for many people, but not for Isis herself

'Dear Roddy Doyle, I hope you are alive' 'Dear Roddy Doyle, I hope you are alive'
  • Jennifer Ryan
  • November 4, 2016

The author tells the Róisín Meets podcast what inspired him to write another children’s book

Those good old trolley days in Waterford Those good old trolley days in Waterford
  • Michael O'Connor
  • November 4, 2016

Family Fortunes: In the icy winter of 1962, our trolleys came to the rescue and delivered messages to older neighbours

After ending my affair with a married man I’m overwhelmed with grief After ending my affair with a married man I’m overwhelmed with grief
  • Trish Murphy
  • November 4, 2016

Tell Me About It: This must be what bereavement is like

Graham Norton: Good reviews make me think ‘how sh*t did you think it would be’? Graham Norton: Good reviews make me think ‘how sh*t did you think it would be’?
  • Stefanie Preissner
  • November 3, 2016

She’d never done an interview before – what could go wrong when ‘Can’t Cope Won’t Cope’ writer Stefanie Preissner met the TV host?

Martina Devlin’s Big Regret: ‘I wish I had warmed to cats sooner’ Martina Devlin’s Big Regret: ‘I wish I had warmed to cats sooner’
  • Martina Devlin
  • November 3, 2016

Meet Chekhov – a quirky, feisty, occasionally affectionate, inherently independent tabby with a taste for tomato sauce and shampoo

Why most of us are not any good at being alone Why most of us are not any good at being alone
  • Laura Kennedy
  • November 3, 2016

Coping: As Nietzsche well knew, solitude forces us to confront our truest selves

A Walk for the Weekend: Walk tall to see Kerry in all its glory A Walk for the Weekend: Walk tall to see Kerry in all its glory
  • Tony Doherty
  • November 2, 2016

A moderately difficult walk with several options en route

When did Halloween move from terror to titillation? When did Halloween move from terror to titillation?
  • Rosemary Mac Cabe
  • October 31, 2016

It’s easy to eye-roll at eejits who think that Halloween is about boobs and bare legs but perhaps it’s the one time some can let their foxy flag fly

Our Wedding Story: Married in Italy for ‘the weather and the delicious food’ Our Wedding Story: Married in Italy for ‘the weather and the delicious food’
  • Sarah Geraghty
  • October 29, 2016

Lake Garda wedding a ‘nod to Kirsten’s 97-year-old Italian grandmother, Claudia’

The world’s largest  California redwood grove – in Birr? The world’s largest California redwood grove – in Birr?
  • Arminta Wallace
  • October 29, 2016

It may sound like a mad idea – but is far from it, says the earl of Rosse, Brendan Parsons

Delete after death? What to do with digital identity when a loved one dies Delete after death? What to do with digital identity when a loved one dies
  • Vic O'Sullivan
  • October 28, 2016

When Facebook sent out birthday notices to Vic O’Sullivan’s late sister’s friends and family, it was a reminder that it was time to lay her digital footprint to rest

Mike McCartney: Being a Beatle brother or a Guinness heir, you relax and enjoy your heritage Mike McCartney: Being a Beatle brother or a Guinness heir, you relax and enjoy your heritage
  • Jennifer Ryan
  • October 28, 2016

The photographer talks to the Róisín Meets podcast about ‘our kid’ Paul McCartney, the swinging 60s and late Guinness heir Tara Browne

My husband withholds money from me but gives freely to the kids My husband withholds money from me but gives freely to the kids
  • October 28, 2016

Tell Me About It: He thinks that the money he earns is his, so he gets to make all the decisions on how we spend it

Tony Clayton-Lea’s Big Regret: ‘I didn’t visit my mother enough before she died’ Tony Clayton-Lea’s Big Regret: ‘I didn’t visit my mother enough before she died’
  • Tony Clayton-Lea
  • October 27, 2016

When I did visit I can’t recall staying much longer than 30 minutes each time

Ten little insights into what men really want Ten little insights into what men really want
  • The Man Who Has It All
  • October 27, 2016

As his new book, From Frazzled to Fabulous is launched, popular tweeter @manwhohasitall makes a modest proposal about the male of the species

The Halloween Uncle Pad fell for Dolly Byrne The Halloween Uncle Pad fell for Dolly Byrne
  • Lourdes Mackey
  • October 26, 2016

Family Fortunes: Pad never again touched a drop of whiskey

‘I was single and celibate for an embarrassing number of years’ ‘I was single and celibate for an embarrassing number of years’
  • Laura Kennedy
  • October 25, 2016

Coping: Virginia Woolf wrote about the ‘dailiness’ that can strip a relationship of excitement

Why Iceland is the best place in the world to be a woman Why Iceland is the best place in the world to be a woman
  • October 25, 2016

Equality from infancy to maternity: How did Icelandic women achieve their progressive lifestyle?

Corrie’s Kevin Kennedy: ‘To anyone struggling with alcohol, there is an answer’ Corrie’s Kevin Kennedy: ‘To anyone struggling with alcohol, there is an answer’
  • Jennifer Ryan
  • October 24, 2016

The actor talks to the Róisín Meets podcast about getting sober and starring in The Commitments Musical with Irish actor Andrew Linnie

Creating a criminal: what causes people to cross the line Creating a criminal: what causes people to cross the line
  • Ian Gargan
  • October 22, 2016

What children see, what is role-modelled for them, has a crucial effect on future behaviour

Sali Hughes on iconic beauty products and Celtic culture Sali Hughes on iconic beauty products and Celtic culture
  • Laura Kennedy
  • October 22, 2016

Author tells of her kinship with Ireland and her support for repealing the Eighth

I love my father  but I’m fed up with his mental health issues I love my father but I’m fed up with his mental health issues
  • October 21, 2016

Tell Me About It: I am starting to suffer panic attacks thinking about the situation at home

‘The end of a life in the womb doesn’t compare with any other taking of human life’ ‘The end of a life in the womb doesn’t compare with any other taking of human life’
  • Fionola Meredith
  • October 21, 2016

In her book ‘The Moral Case for Abortion,’ Ann Furedi says it is important to be blunt when discussing the issue

Paul Howard: Why I wrote story of Guinness heir Tara Browne, the man immortalised in a Beatles song Paul Howard: Why I wrote story of Guinness heir Tara Browne, the man immortalised in a Beatles song
  • Paul Howard
  • October 21, 2016

Ross O’Carroll-Kelly author researched life of ‘lucky man who made the grade’ for 10 years

The terrifying drive back from the dance in the days before the NCT The terrifying drive back from the dance in the days before the NCT
  • Martin Malone
  • October 20, 2016

Family Fortunes: ‘In the morning Nan asked me why I hadn’t touched my milk and digestives’

‘What to do about the man on the train sucking a chicken leg?’ ‘What to do about the man on the train sucking a chicken leg?’
  • Laura Kennedy
  • October 20, 2016

Coping: Many philosophers stress the importance of seeing people as individuals, not stereotypes but it’s hard

'How the kidnapping of a businessman cost me €2m' 'How the kidnapping of a businessman cost me €2m'
  • Damian Cullen
  • October 20, 2016

My Big Regret: ‘I think we know the real victim of the kidnapping of Dr Tiede Herrema’

Walk for the weekend: Cork’s formidable Hungry Hill mountain Walk for the weekend: Cork’s formidable Hungry Hill mountain
  • Tony Doherty
  • October 19, 2016

One of the most distinctive mountains in the southwest that boasts mesmerising views

Why don’t we tell little girls the correct names for body parts? Why don’t we tell little girls the correct names for body parts?
  • Róisín Ingle
  • October 17, 2016

On The Women’s Podcast, journalist and author Peggy Orenstein discusses why we need to change how we talk to girls about sex

Michael Harding: ‘I don’t spare the gory details of this sad eejit’ Michael Harding: ‘I don’t spare the gory details of this sad eejit’
  • Jennifer Ryan
  • October 15, 2016

The author and Irish Times columnist talks about authenticity, flirtation and his new book Talking to Strangers on the Róisín Meets podcast

Roe McDermott: ‘We didn’t work out, but I wasn’t left with scars. For me, that was a revelation’ Roe McDermott: ‘We didn’t work out, but I wasn’t left with scars. For me, that was a revelation’
  • Roe McDermott
  • October 15, 2016

By getting away from it all, one slowly comes to realise how much home is missed

Survivors of the emotional deep freeze – Maynooth’s class of ‘66 looks back Survivors of the emotional deep freeze – Maynooth’s class of ‘66 looks back
  • Kathy Sheridan
  • October 15, 2016

Students who gave up the seminary 50 years ago recall a suffocating atmosphere that infantilised seminarians, but also some rare acts of kindness and enlightenment

Our Wedding Story: Returning to Ireland for the special day Our Wedding Story: Returning to Ireland for the special day
  • Sarah Geraghty
  • October 15, 2016

Wedding in Mayo allowed couple living in Wisconsin to catch up with their loved ones

‘Don’t say Hoover, don’t say Hoover’: Conor Pope meets James Dyson at Dyson HQ ‘Don’t say Hoover, don’t say Hoover’: Conor Pope meets James Dyson at Dyson HQ
  • Conor Pope
  • October 14, 2016

James Dyson, head of the hugely successful company that reinvented the vacuum cleaner, says failure is part of the journey

A junior colleague I had an affair with is blackmailing me with nude photos A junior colleague I had an affair with is blackmailing me with nude photos
  • Trish Murphy
  • October 14, 2016

Tell Me About It: I told him that any attempt to publish the pictures online would be illegal, but I don’t know if I can take the risk

Moving from New York to Ballycastle (population: 195) in 1954 was a shock Moving from New York to Ballycastle (population: 195) in 1954 was a shock
  • Kathleen Forde
  • October 13, 2016

The sight of cows and Irish lessons from a nun were among the marvels that awaited us

Joyce Hickey’s big regret: I wish I had got over my fear of water sooner Joyce Hickey’s big regret: I wish I had got over my fear of water sooner
  • Joyce Hickey
  • October 13, 2016

"My mother, who had bad memories of a strong current and a woollen swimsuit, never forced the issue"

It’s bad to lie so why are we all such liars? It’s bad to lie so why are we all such liars?
  • Laura Kennedy
  • October 12, 2016

Philosopher Kant argues that we have a moral duty to always tell the truth

Advice for girls: ‘Nobody is judging you. Just be yourself’ Advice for girls: ‘Nobody is judging you. Just be yourself’
  • Anthea McTeirnan
  • October 11, 2016

Three high achievers talk about what motivates them – and why we need a day for girls

What do girls really want? Michelle Obama for President! What do girls really want? Michelle Obama for President!
  • Anthea McTeirnan
  • October 11, 2016

Teenage girls talk about role models, abortion rights and Kim Kardashian

Sexual consent: ‘They grab your arse or boobs and think it’s ok’ Sexual consent: ‘They grab your arse or boobs and think it’s ok’
  • Kathleen Harris
  • October 10, 2016

The Women’s Podcast: Kathleen Harris talks to students and experts about sexual consent workshops in Irish universities

'My friends at school think it's sad I have to live like this' 'My friends at school think it's sad I have to live like this'
  • October 10, 2016

On International Day of the Girl, Mary* describes life in the direct provision system

India Knight: Abortion situation in Ireland is ‘insane, peculiar and profoundly wrong’ India Knight: Abortion situation in Ireland is ‘insane, peculiar and profoundly wrong’
  • Róisín Ingle
  • October 9, 2016

The British columnist and author spoke to the Women’s Podcast about abortion, Trump, Brexit, fatness and why she has written a book about dogs

Instagram without Kim Kardashian? Not likely Instagram without Kim Kardashian? Not likely
  • Jennifer O'Connell
  • October 8, 2016

Kim Kardashian is set to scale back on social media after her gunpoint jewellery robbery in Paris. But an internet without her would be like Buddhism without the Dalai Lama

Damian Cullen on ... advice from 40-year-old me to 20-year-old me Damian Cullen on ... advice from 40-year-old me to 20-year-old me
  • Damian Cullen
  • October 8, 2016

Life lessons that can’t be unlearned

Our wedding story: couple become an item after strategic planning by friends Our wedding story: couple become an item after strategic planning by friends
  • Sarah Geraghty
  • October 8, 2016

After travelling the world together, Rhona and Mike enjoyed a poetic wedding

Irish doctor on a distant island Irish doctor on a distant island
  • Paul Cullen
  • October 8, 2016

As one of St Helena’s two GPs, Kevin O’Brien continues a tradition of Irish doctors there

I can’t sustain an erection during sex I can’t sustain an erection during sex
  • Trish Murphy
  • October 7, 2016

Tell Me About It: Any time I try to have sex, I know the night is going to end in a flop

‘At 14, watching Johnny Marr play guitar in his bedroom was a privilege’ ‘At 14, watching Johnny Marr play guitar in his bedroom was a privilege’
  • Conor Pope
  • October 7, 2016

Conor Pope talks to former ‘Coronation Street’ star Kevin Kennedy about growing up in Manchester and his new role in stage musical adaptation of ‘The Commitments’

Put down the mobile phone: Babies need real life face time Put down the mobile phone: Babies need real life face time
  • Mary Aiken
  • October 7, 2016

Cyberpsychologists fear our technology habits will stunt our children’s development

'Protestants? They wore underpants, had proper toilet paper and ate cornflakes not porridge' 'Protestants? They wore underpants, had proper toilet paper and ate cornflakes not porridge'
  • Kevin Tiernan
  • October 6, 2016

Family Fortunes: When I made an embarrassing announcement at the breakfast table one morning long ago, my father didn’t miss a beat

'When somebody dies you look for them in objects' 'When somebody dies you look for them in objects'
  • Laura Kennedy
  • October 6, 2016

Coping: As memories begin to fade, this is a part of my mother that will endure intact

Gary Quinn’s big regret? Throwing a kind man’s shoes in the bin Gary Quinn’s big regret? Throwing a kind man’s shoes in the bin
  • Gary Quinn
  • October 6, 2016

Our wedding story: Love on the Mayo sea Our wedding story: Love on the Mayo sea
  • Sarah Geraghty
  • October 1, 2016

Christopher Gaughan and Bernadette Davies-McGreal got married on a boat in Clew Bay

The Sawdoctors: Rhyming ass with mass was a beaut ... it’s about glorifying the mundane The Sawdoctors: Rhyming ass with mass was a beaut ... it’s about glorifying the mundane
  • Jennifer Ryan
  • October 1, 2016

The Galway band discuss reuniting, I Useta Lover and keeping it local on the Róisín Meets podcast

‘All human advances due to the genius of men’: #howtobeaman responses ‘All human advances due to the genius of men’: #howtobeaman responses
  • October 1, 2016

How to Be a Man: Readers have responded in their droves to our series on modern masculinity. Here is an edited selection of your contributions

Our wedding story: Mother’s touch makes a special day Our wedding story: Mother’s touch makes a special day
  • Sarah Geraghty
  • October 1, 2016

Corinna Doyle and Ealron Kennedy got married in Ballybeg House

Our wedding story: Engineers meet their match Our wedding story: Engineers meet their match
  • Sarah Geraghty
  • October 1, 2016

Niall Dunne & Jane McArdle first met in 1999 but were reunited more than a decade later

Jason Byrne: ‘Another baby! I’m not made of money’ Jason Byrne: ‘Another baby! I’m not made of money’
  • Jason Byrne
  • October 1, 2016

It’s 1980s Dublin in Jason Byrne’s new book, and from the moment Mam announces there’s going to be a new arrival in the family, Dad is in a state

U-boat attack at Arranmore: the sole survivor’s story U-boat attack at Arranmore: the sole survivor’s story
  • Susan McKay
  • October 1, 2016

After his ship was torpedoed of the coast of Donegal, Derek Cragg was rescued by local man Tully McGowan. Their sons met up on Arranmore 60 years on

The incessant chatter of armchair managers is hard to take The incessant chatter of armchair managers is hard to take
  • Patrick Logue
  • September 30, 2016

It’s been a tough year for people who have no interest at all in sport

Patrick Freyne: Masculinity in crisis? It’s more of an opportunity Patrick Freyne: Masculinity in crisis? It’s more of an opportunity
  • Patrick Freyne
  • September 30, 2016

How to Be a Man: Now more than ever, who we are is not a matter of X or Y chromosomes

Most homoerotic experience in rural Ireland? 15 men naked in a GAA dressing room Most homoerotic experience in rural Ireland? 15 men naked in a GAA dressing room
  • Patrick Freyne
  • September 30, 2016

How to be a Man: Patrick Freyne talks to Ronan Brady, Roscommon GAA footballer turned acrobat star of recent Dublin Fringe production, Riot

I am a man who is being bullied by a female colleague I am a man who is being bullied by a female colleague
  • Trish Murphy
  • September 30, 2016

Tell Me About It: I have always shaken off the unpleasantness – until now

Peter Murtagh’s big regret? Not hacking away instead of finishing college Peter Murtagh’s big regret? Not hacking away instead of finishing college
  • Peter Murtagh
  • September 29, 2016

How to be a Man: A young hack’s chat with the tánaiste in Lisbon is overtaken by de Valera’s death

My German family became the first clockmakers in Ireland My German family became the first clockmakers in Ireland
  • Declan Ganter
  • September 29, 2016

Family Fortunes: Ganter Brothers made turret clocks for town halls, fire stations and churches

Fr Peter McVerry: The priesthood should not be reserved only for males Fr Peter McVerry: The priesthood should not be reserved only for males
  • Patrick Freyne
  • September 29, 2016

How to be a Man: Patrick Freyne talks to the social justice campaigner about gender equality, masculinity and the masks we wear

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7 Katie Walsh: Calling my friend a plastic Paddy seemed harmless. Why are Irish people so precious about Irishness?
8 Many runners have chosen to go minimal when running, but the great majority of runners remain attached to their expensive footwear. Minimal footwear may reduce running injuries, study finds
9 Artists Laura McMorrow and Ciarán Hussey, above, cycled 10,000km as they travelled from Japan to Ireland Cycling from Japan to Ireland... with a little vodka for breakfast
10 What is our tax situation on returning to Ireland?
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Lupita Tovar: ‘Dracula’ star who became the ‘Sweetheart of Mexico’ dies, aged 106

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Anne O’Keeffe: Food pioneer who championed local produce

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Bap Kennedy: Musician’s musician who died at height of powers

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