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…
‘I would take potential hires to lunch to see how they treat people serving them’ – The Irish Times
How agreeable are you? It depends on the topic and the time of day. I’m a great deal…
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.…
There are happier and healthier countries than Ireland, but most aren’t – The Irish Times
You don’t need me to tell you why the future looks scary and possibly short and we should…
From the removal of joy to global destruction, 16 reasons I hate AI – The Irish Times
16 Reasons to hate AI*1) It further centralises the immense power of the superrich The most powerful people…
‘It’s an absolute dream to travel in the US’ – The Irish Times
One night in early summer, Donie O’Sullivan found himself staring at the unpolluted sky in Palm Desert, prepared…
Light pollution is surprisingly straightforward to fix when communities work together – The Irish Times
Many winters ago, as a young zoology student, I was fortunate to spend time in Newport, Co Mayo.…
‘Manchán Magan was my very good friend . . . I’m doing this in honour of him’ – The Irish Times
How agreeable are you? I don’t work on my own, I work in a room full of people,…
Christmas is a time to remind ourselves not to rely on our emotions to make decisions – The Irish Times
‘Tis the season to be jolly, spend loads of money, and let’s face it, probably make some bad…
an Irish citizenship ceremony in pictures – The Irish Times
Citizenship ceremonies were first introduced in 2011 by then minister for justice Alan Shatter to mark the solemnity…
The UK’s prime minister, its king and their new annus horribilis – The Irish Times
Britain’s two most famous official residences, Downing Street and Buckingham Palace, are a leisurely 15-minute stroll away from…
‘Ireland feels like a small boat caught in a tempestuous storm’ – The Irish Times
Some years are more disorienting than others. This one, at once intense and purgatorial, was scarred by humanitarian…