Conor McGregor, Donald Trump and the political arena of MMA – The Irish Times
A few days before Conor McGregor’s big comeback fight in Las Vegas last month, his coach John Kavanagh…
We need creative help to understand and reverse human-induced climate change – The Irish Times
It’s nine years ago this month since German biologist and eco-philosopher Andreas Weber spoke in Dublin about how…
Norway the clear economic winners after England’s own goal with North Sea oil – The Irish Times
As England and Norway battle it out in the World Cup on Saturday evening, it is worth focusing…
Actor Agnes O’Casey: ‘I have a very clear sense of my great-grandfather’s spirit and his mind’ – The Irish Times
“I’m entering a new thing of saying ‘no’ to stuff,” Agnes O’Casey says with a nervous cackle. “I’m…
Star gazing: Vote for your favourite celestial shot in DIAS astrophotography competition – The Irish Times
This selection of some of the shortlisted images from the Reach for the Stars astrophotography competition 2026 offers…
Women are now being commanded to ‘lift heavy’ in the gym by algorithms – The Irish Times
Though I have never used social media, I listen to enough podcasts for some algorithms to have an…
Donegal photographer hangs up his camera after four decades – The Irish Times
After more than four decades capturing the very pulse of Donegal and its people, photographer Declan Doherty has…
I’m not saying it’s wrong to wear a weighted vest while running, but… – The Irish Times
At first I thought I’d seen someone running through the park in a bulletproof vest. I’ve spent years…
Thinking about a clear out? Don’t just chuck everything in a skip – The Irish Times
Thinking of doing a post-Christmas clear out? About a third of us blitz our homes at least annually…
The patriarchy loathes women in midlife. Don’t fall for it – The Irish Times
The official word of 2025 was “rage-bait”, which isn’t a word. My guess is that if the relevant…
Hidden hoards of critical raw materials are gathering dust in Irish cupboards and drawers – The Irish Times
Any gadgets under your Christmas tree this year? Once upon a time, peak tech was a foot spa.…
‘We weren’t aware that this level of a shake-up was on the cards’ – The Irish Times
One hundred years after forerunner 2RN made the first test transmissions of its new radio service, RTÉ will…