HOPE

In a Word. . . Hope

In turbulent times it is necessary to remember that hope is the greatest virtue

The 10 most targeted books for banning in 2021

Book banning efforts surged in the US last year, focusing on black and LGBTQ+ stories

Owen Doyle: Paltry suspensions for dangerous tackles need to be shown the red card

Why not equate the length of suspension to the period of an injured player’s rehabilitation

Grammy awards 2022: Olivia Rodrigo and Silk Sonic triumph

Ukraine’s president Zelenskiy makes cameo at scandal free ceremony after Oscars chaos

Schools struggle to keep classes open in latest coronavirus wave

Learning loss emerging in pupils’ handwriting, numeracy and sports, says principal

Ireland expect a still test against Wales in Six Nations opener

Home side look to move past World Cup disappointment against motivated Welsh team

Several private schools in south Dublin plan to enrol students with special needs for first time

Funded special classes to be established in private sector with fees waived

Mandy Patinkin: ‘Ukraine needs people to pay attention. I’m finished being afraid’

The Homeland star talks about writing music, praying with his dog and acting at 69

Climate shocks forcing African communities to change course

Climate crisis prompts new approach in Kenya with hope local populations can build resilience

‘My soul was rocked by this wonderful Mallorcan man. I felt I had come home, abroad’

I told him I had just arrived from Ireland. He said he would prefer to meet in person

‘Crisis’ in Japan as wasabi ‘at risk of disappearing’

After years of environmental negligence, the crop is in danger of vanishing from our plates

Thinking Anew – Love is stronger than hate

Newton Emerson: Boris Johnson’s fate and politics of the union

In Northern Ireland the Prime Minister’s destiny is seen in the context of Brexit in particular

Air travel 2021: The sector began the year as one of Covid’s panto villains

Uncertainty continues to be the dominant concern for airlines and passengers

Church leaders lament ‘two of the worst years ever’ in Christmas message

Theologians call on Vatican to overturn 1896 document declaring Anglican ordinations as ‘void’

'The deep heart's core': Faith of lay people will guide Catholic Church for uncertain future

Killala diocese group uses belief and hope to overcome lack of trust in clergy

Bishops set to decide on return of obligation to attend Sunday Mass

Catholics in Archdiocese ‘living through dark days’, says Archbishop of Dublin

‘Great change’ needed in Dublin’s ageing Catholic Archdiocese, says report

Pandemic highlighted priest shortages and greatly reduced income to church

Wrap your mind around science books this Christmas

A good read: From the science of surfaces to the tropical Arctic and ... a lot more besides

Rite&Reason: Young Irishman reflects on recent Armagh service

‘It made me think about my own sense of being Irish and my family history’

Cop26: ‘It’s called Cop26 because everywhere you go there are 26 cops’

Protesters make gradual progress through Glasgow streets usually flanked by police

Jane Goodall: ‘I’m not going to give in. I’ll die fighting, that’s for sure’

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Eamon Martin: Why I am participating in service to mark partition

Rite&Reason: One has to take risks for peace regardless of hasty or ill-judged comments

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