In a Word... May

It’s the light, the earlier mornings and longer evenings

Seán Moran: What nostalgia tells us about how the GAA sees itself

In these uncertain times, history reminds us that there has always been a future as well as the past

Auction results and forthcoming sales

Yeats wedding tokens, diamonds and a William Scott for €150,000

RIC officer shot dead in revenge for treatment of republican prisoners

The Wexford files: Percival Lea-Wilson was seen by Michael Collins forcing Proclamation signatory Tom Clarke to strip naked

In a Word . . .

. . . Time

Could you fit your month's plastic waste into a glass jar?

We meet Ireland's zero-waste warriors who are leading the fight against plastic

Climate protesters claim ‘new rebellion’ under way in Ireland

Irish branch of global Extinction Rebellion movement stages O’Connell Street sit-down

War of Independence seen as Catholic war on Protestants

Rite & Reason: Nationalist Ireland almost universally condemned the Soloheadbeg killings as murder

Treasure trove of postcards depicts changing face of world

Collection captures historical moments and complexities of graphic design

Twisty history: RTÉ is covering Election 1918 ‘as it happens’

It's the first time Edward Carson and Michael Collins will go head to head with Corrie

Growing Up in Ireland: what we've learned from a decade of research

Extensive study on 19,000 children will play key role in influencing future State policies

Explore the Wild Atlantic Way this summer

Everything you need to know about this stunning stretch of coastline

Friends married in Dublin to avoid paying inheritance tax

Two grooms, two witnesses, a harpist and the registrar attended

Clare hurler Aron Shanagher out for 2018 with cruciate injury

Impressive 20-year-old will be a big loss for Banner County’s joint managers

Imagine the ramifications had Irish become our first language

The Czech language revival succeeded whereas ours did not – why?

Stephen Collins: Donohoe should not fear caution in framing budget

Mainstream politicians should embrace EU rules as a bulwark against disaster

Late photographer Walter Pfeiffer’s last collection is published

Artistic interpretation of archaeological dig on Inishlyon also on Clifden festival programme

Nóirín O’Sullivan to miss Policing Authority meeting

Watchdog’s head says it is ‘unfortunate’ the Garda Commissioner will not be at the event

Thousands attend anti-water charges protest in Dublin

Demonstrators gather for ‘final push’ against the levies as political deadlock continues

'Marriage was a licence for sex': Ireland and women in 100 quotes

The Women’s Podcast celebrates its 100th episode with 100 quotes by and about women in Ireland

Government will not force sale of Pádraig Pearse surrender letter

Hand-written note which marked end of 1916 rising failed to reach €1 million guide price

1916 surrender letter to fetch over €1m at auction

Lack of State interest means historic document likely to find private buyer overseas

Ireland can take role in urging tolerance, Kenny tells 1916 forum

Taoiseach praises Pearse’s role as Irish language activist at opening of cultural centre

1916 leaders debunk the ‘real man’ myth

Several of the leaders like Pearse, McDonagh and Plunkett don’t fit ‘real man’ persona

Dublin churches prepare to celebrate Culture Night 2016

Catholic Pro-Cathedral will host sung prayers and tribute to Padraig Pearse

Tracing your Irish ancestors? These records might help

Millions of historical birth, marriage and death documents are now available online

Cork publican urged to ‘admit mistake’ over Irish stance

Call comes as group mounts protest outside The Flying Enterprise and urges boycott of bar

Can we commemorate 1916 and the Somme together?

With President Hollande set to visit Glasnevin to mark the Irish role in the World Wars, we can acknowledge duality and remember those on opposite sides 100 years ago

O’Donovan Rossa documentary to screen at Galway Film Fleadh

Great grandsons of fenian began film after finding out about dynamite campaign

Education experts highlight urgent need to reform ‘outdated’ Leaving Cert

‘Mass assessment’ system is neglecting crucial skills needed in modern world

1916 Rising: Photographic reconstruction past and present

Future presidents and Proclamation signatories among Gaelic League Oireachtas 1913

Visual art: Patrick Pearse’s prison cell cast in a new light

Katie Moore’s Ballina residency commemorating 1916 is exceptionally effective

A wild education of which Patrick Pearse would be proud

Rebel leader’s ‘progressive ideas’ again to the fore as to what might have been possible

1916 souvenirs and artworks you can eat

Artist Rita Duffy’s shop in Dublin is selling mementoes of the 1916 Centenary for €5

Proclamation ‘superior’ to US declaration of independence

Historian says 1916 document should be read in entirety not judged on individual phrases

100 years on, Richmond Barracks becomes permanent reminder of Rising

Courts martial of rebels took place at Inchicore site

Signatories review: an imagined truth about key figures in the Rising

Eight Irish writers’ monologues create a moving theatrical tapestry

Check-in: Deals and breaks in Ireland and abroad

Lakeside luxury, hiking in the Dublin Mountains, and a transatlantic hop to St John’s

‘Irish Times’ buys former employee’s 1916 medal

Edward Laurence Keegan, an advertising clerk, was shot while fighting in the Rising

Bodily autonomy and inequality: women dance around the Proclamation

In Embodied, six provocative dances offer an unflinching exploration of the lot of women in Ireland past and present

Galway school brings 1916 Rising to life with full-size cutouts

Scoil Sailearna has drawn up its own proclamation as part of celebrations

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