Colum Mccann

The author’s latest novel delves into the conflict through the eyes of two grieving fathers

How the first painter of the northern Renaissance influenced all that came after him

This year’s conference aimed to reconnect health professionals with their humanity

Sally Rooney and Bernard MacLaverty shortlisted for the €100,000 prize

Programme launched for Dublin festival, this year celebrating ‘The Country Girls Trilogy’

Our late literary correspondent on Darina Allen, Martin Amis, Nigel Kennedy and more

Michael Walker: There were boos in the game of two Irelands, but humour too

Students encouraged to ‘think a bit outside the box’ in unusual but well-received paper

Solas Nua’s Washington production aims to highlight abolitionist leader’s links to Ireland

America Letter: The US slave-turned-campaigner enjoyed a tour of Ireland in the 1840s

From traditional tunes to the magic of Mozart, some Irish writers name their favourite tunes, ahead of a concert featuring their picks at the Royal Irish Academy of Music

The ‘Irish Stand’ movement is gaining momentum ahead of the St Patrick’s Day event in New York

The latest Hennessy hall-of-famer is mesmeric and convincing when writing in English and turns her simpler Irish to great use in her crime writing

Lavender & Green Alliance fought for 25 years for parade to be opened to gay groups

President’s St Patrick’s Day speech his 30th set of remarks geared for an Irish audience

Bill de Blasio ends his two year boycott of the parade following lift of ban on gay groups