Eavesdropping on tour guides in Dublin I overheard what sounded like a very dubious story
I began to feel some Swiftian indignation on the part of the innocent Americans who were listening to the tour guide’s claim
Jonathan Swift
In a Word ... Swiftie (the originals)
Those of us who admire Jonathan Swift, the contrary old weed, were the original Swifties
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
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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