John Maus at Button Factory review: In a haze of dry ice, the former philosophy lecturer slams like a human jackhammer
John Maus’s Dublin gig is half performance art, half exhibitionist freakout
By Ed Power
Ellen Walsh caps off brilliant week for Irish swimmers as provinces return mixed bag in Europe
St Martin’s and Dingle secure provincial crowns in hurling and football; Gianni Infantino lets Europe know where it stands
EU needs fresh thinking as Trump calls time on US ‘propping up entire world order’
Trump administration’s recently published security strategy is hostile to the EU and no longer identifies Russia as an adversary
Tolls, buses and remote working: The short-term solutions to M50 gridlock
Motorway is daily inescapable reminder of Dublin’s status as world’s 10th most-congested city
By Brian Caulfield
Where CAO points are likely to settle in 2026
Ask Brian: Gradual reduction in grade enhancement begun this year will continue for the next four or five years
By Brian Mooney
Ken Early: Trump and Infantino’s maniacal new World Cup order
World Cup draw took place against a backdrop of Europe being continually told it no longer matters
By Ken Early
NTA says council sought more money for Deer Park steps due to ‘challenges on site’
Taoiseach said €750,000 bill for 14 steps and new ramp at Mount Merrion park was ‘excessive’ while Sinn Fein called it a waste of money
By Martin Wall
Striving to perform an ideal Christmas is costly in every way
People tend to behave worse at home, among family, than with friends and colleagues
By Sarah Moss
‘I’ve never been ignored and mistreated to this degree’: New mother repeatedly let down by Currys
A cooker from the retailer caused an endless stream of disappointments over many months
By Conor Pope
Culture wars have come for Dublin’s Winter Lights festival
Posts on X are channelling rage at the wokerati accused of being out to ban Christmas
Emergency works sought for Moore Street buildings due to judicial review ‘impasse’
Hammerson is seeking planning permission to halt worsening condition of buildings on Moore Street and Parnell Street
By Olivia Kelly
‘Nobody had heard of Ireland, it was amazing. I had to explain it was beside England’
Patricia Lyons in Dominican Republic: ‘Ireland was stifling. I knew instinctively there was another life out there for me’
‘Startling’: First look behind the RCSI’s new ‘front door’ on St Stephen’s Green
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland has unveiled a cubist addition to the historic Dublin square. How does it fit in with its venerable neighbours?
Michael Flatley: ‘My body is in ribbons. People will never know what I’ve been through’
The Lord of the Dance looks forward to a Christmas with family, filled with love
By Erin McCafferty
Manners maketh the colleague: be polite, it is much better for all of us
Rude colleagues hurt themselves as much as those condemned to work with them
By Pilita Clark
The Hollywood History of Art: cinema’s ‘tortured artist’ myth has real-world impact
Christopher Frayling’s elegant exploration of how art and artists have been depicted in film questions how our society values both
By Rod Stoneman
Letters to the Editor, December 8th: On digital identity wallets, the RTE Toy Show and Fifa’s own goal
Protecting children online is essential, but simplistic solutions may create new problems
Taxi drivers’ protest raises interesting question on rights
Taxi Drivers Ireland group opted against industrial action or a strike which would have primarily impacted their customers amid Uber dispute
My child lives rent free in a home I own. Will that cause either of us a tax problem?
Revenue rules are fairly tight on financial support for independent adult children once it exceeds €3,000 in any one year
Christmas rituals assume women have endless free time
Call it the festive load, or the third shift: I’m talking about the disproportionate tasks needed to produce 'the magic'
By Rachel O'Dwyer
Ireland dodged a bullet this year. But there’s a caveat
Trouble for Simon Harris is that GDP figures don’t tend to cheer you up if you are juggling a long commute, childcare costs and soaring grocery bills
By Cliff Taylor
Bringing the Ukraine war to its endgame is going to mean messy compromises
Hard choices about territory, security, language rights, alliances, sanctions and resources are required
Charlie Smyth’s foot-perfect NFL debut has put Tadhg Leader’s kicking programme on the map
GAA player from Co Down’s journey to kicking for the New Orleans Saints began with a session in Carlow hosted by Leader in 2023
Irish investors left in lurch as opportunity flogged on Ivan Yates podcast seeks ‘chance to breathe’
Plus: Feathers fly as Mike Tyson hits Belfast, Vikings rule and will Sensible Simon give kids a dig out?
Downsizing in Ireland: ‘It was horrific stuff. There has to be an easier system’
People whose children have flown the nest often want to move to a smaller home, but finding one and organising finances and timing can be stressful
By Paul Colgan
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