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23/11/2025

Book of the day: I had a wonderful time reliving so many theatrical occasions through Lonergan’s vivid account

The book’s main shortcoming is its hyper focus on the founders of Druid at the expense of a broader theatrical framework

23/11/2025

Were the Troubles something Joe Sacco ever considered covering? By the time he felt equipped to handle a conflict such as that, the Belfast Agreement was within sight. Ireland remains a subject of fascination for him though

The Maltese-born American on his fact-based comic books about Palestine and India, Ireland’s colonial past, and the global rise of authoritarian manipulators

23/11/2025

Breast cancer: ‘We should have copped that the news was bad’

Hazel Brennan was ‘totally floored’ when she was told she would have to undergo a mastectomy as she had two types of cancer in her left breast

23/11/2025

“For something like this, that’s literally about a grumpy, difficult man, it needs to be played by the nicest man ever, so you can really enjoy the redemptive story, and someone who’ll be onside for all of that ensemble magic and nonsense.”

Taking on such a beloved festive text for a family-oriented show brings several challenges

22/11/2025

Assi was dropped off at an Israeli checkpoint close to the southern West Bank city of Hebron at around 4pm. “I spoke to him today. I still don’t believe that I spoke to him when he’s free … I won’t believe it until he is in my arms,” his mother said

A Palestinian man released from Israel’s prison system is happy to be getting married, but ex-prisoners and their families tell of harsh conditions, inside and out

22/11/2025

Mack Hansen and Caelan Doris among those who impressed in difficult circumstances

Mack Hansen and Caelan Doris among those who impressed in difficult circumstances

22/11/2025

Am I liable to capital gains because a tenant refused to move out when we bought our home?

Overholding is a growing problem for landlords but people should be very careful of buying a family home without vacant possession

22/11/2025

Ireland 13 South Africa 24: Home team defeated in the Aviva following heated game between rivals

Three yellow cards and a red card for Ireland in first half as they cannot deal with South African physicality

22/11/2025

The 19-year old student was initially taken from the scene by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick but was later transferred to Cork University Hospital with serious head injuries

Injured woman transferred to Cork University Hospital after incident at Corbally Road, Limerick

22/11/2025

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22/11/2025

Simply the vest: When Troy Parrott celebrated his winner against Hungary, he showcased a vest made by Newry-based StatSports. But how did Ireland become a centre for cutting-edge sports tech?

When Troy Parrott celebrated his winner against Hungary, he showcased a GPD vest made by Newry-based STATsports

22/11/2025

Hundreds of people gathered at St Joseph’s Church in Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan, on Saturday morning to remember the woodwork teacher (23)

Saturday funerals for Chloe McGee and Shay Duffy follow those of Alan McCluskey and Dylan Commins