Ireland’s support for Palestine a beacon of conscience in Western Europe
How its history of oppression has shaped its empathy toward Palestine
How its history of oppression has shaped its empathy toward Palestine
Language and culture played a big role in helping the Irish survive and fueled their cultural renaissance
‘Evil’ is back in rhetorical style, at least on a selective basis. Actual evil, of course, never went away
O’Hara made more than 50 films including the perennial Christmas favourite Miracle on 34th Street
The unintended consequences of our policy decisions
Neocolonialism and huge military budgets are prevalent. So is the myth that militarism means order
1920’s Ireland exudes an aura of tragic futility. It’s also a fascinating study of competing perspectives
Numerous studies have shown that regular daily exercise can reduce stress, improve mental health and increase immunity
Vandalizing public spaces under the delusion that such acts make yesterday a better today is sad-sack politics that fosters democratic weakness
The combination of Isabel de Clare’s inherited wealth and William Marshal’s earned status made for a fortuitous pairing
Red Hugh O’Donnell was the kind of historical figure who often fires imaginations
One hundred years ago, a flu pandemic swept across the world, killing tens of millions of people, particularly those in the prime of life
Should Sinn Fein come to power, it’ll be interesting to see how they deliver results. Making promises is easy. Getting a job done is different