In a Word ... Swiftie (the originals)
Those of us who admire Jonathan Swift, the contrary old weed, were the original Swifties
Jonathan Swift
Irish Food History, A Companion: An 850-page serving that leaves you wanting more
Collection with many original and fascinating essays represents a useful step towards understanding how Ireland is perhaps finally emerging from the shadow of the Famine
Trinity’s School of Physics celebrates 300 years
The department marked its tercentenary recently with an extraordinary gathering that brought together staff, past and present, and alumni
Paul Henry dominates deVeres art sale
Five works by the Irish artist feature in latest auction, ending November 21st
‘I’ve always been really interested in the darker side of things, the macabre, the gritty, the gruesome’
What I Do: Ciaran Behan takes tourists on Dark Dublin tours of the city, sharing stories of grave robbing, serial killing, cannibalism and more
Fintan O’Toole: Sinéad O’Connor’s honesty was a curse for her but a blessing for us
The singer shattered our perfect circle of denial about abuse and trauma. If you had been abused and traumatised, you were probably half-cracked and since you were half-cracked, who could believe you?
All Ukrainians know Gulliver’s Travels. Here at Marsh’s Library they love to hear about Jonathan Swift
The novel, written by one of the first readers at Ireland’s first public library, is a good guide to making the best of the most awful and absurd circumstances
‘Humour is the safety-valve of the nation’ – Brian Maye on Thomas J Collins and Dublin Opinion
An Irishman’s Diary
Thinker’s Curse – Frank McNally on John Toland, a controversial Donegal philosopher who died 300 years ago
An Irishman’s Diary
Inside the battle to ‘save’ private schools as funding is questioned
Principals, fearing an end to State subsidies for the sector, plan a rear-guard action
David McWilliams: How has Biden’s grip on power become so fragile?
The president’s social-spending deal might yet be made but the political difficulties cannot be overstated
Jonathan Swift portrait sells for €234,000 at Howth Castle Auction
First day of auction exceeds expectations with large international interest
Denis Donoghue obituary: One of the world’s foremost scholars of modern literature
One student recalled ‘it was easy to mistake his grand, rolling cadences for the voice of God’
Pond Life – Frank McNally on the short but colourful history of the Phoenix Park Star Fort
An Irishman’s Diary
A piece of heaven on 300-acre Tipperary estate for €8.5m
Carefully restored Tipperary estate on 300 acres with a 16th century castle and numerous cottages near Borrisokane
JP McMahon: Irish food was never just one thing
To try and define Irish food for a new generation was my ultimate aim in writing The Irish Cook Book
How social media platforms battle misinformation while profiting from it
Fake news is hard habit to kick when there’s profit to reap and algorithms propelling it
Rare friendship cup from Sam Maguire silversmiths in Kells sale
Honeymoon special – silver mether from 1908 is an unusual example of the Celtic cup
Irishman's Diary: The Irish-educated theatrical genius of William Congreve
Frank McNally on English-born writer who found his way into literary circles of London
David McWilliams: A Swift lesson in Irish economics
What would Jonathan Swift make of today’s anti-multinationals lunacy? Not much
Trinity College seeks female nominees to join collection of 40 male busts
Provost says it is time for sculptures in Long Room library to better represent diversity
Jonathan Swift’s satire works as key to modern-day ills
Conall Morrison’s new play blends 18th-century wit’s biography with his bibliography
Stay healthy on Culture Night
Health and wellbeing venues around the country will host workshops, music, films and debate on everything from sustainable food production to reducing the stigma of mental illness
Dolls’ houses: it’s a small world at Fonsie Mealy Castlecomer sale
A collection of dolls’ houses once owned by writer Graham Green’s wife Vivien are to be sold along with miniature furniture
Letters from below stairs: an Irish maid’s view of life in Churchill’s household
A collection of letters from Irishwoman Mary Dorgan to her soldier son include domestic details from Winston Churchill’s home
‘When I moved here four years ago, I quickly felt Dublin was my spiritual home’
Four poets on how they take ‘home’ with them wherever they go
Make a culture date with Dublin 8
Festival celebrates the area’s cultural and architectural icons with talks and tours
Sale of the centuries in Wicklow big house
Fortgranite home to generations of a hunting shooting and scientific family
Boarding schools hold new appeal for modern families
King’s Hospital: 350th anniversary, bullying allegations and growing numbers of boarders
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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