Rite and Reason: Catholics must show the courage to move forward, leaving the comfort of now behind them
By Bishop Paul Dempsey
Why would anyone run for president when the path to the Áras is paved with such bile?
By Hugh Linehan
Why does Ireland want to join the Human Rights Council of the toothless, rudderless UN?
By Alanna O'Malley
‘This is our country, get them f***ing out’: Citywest riot raises questions for social media giants
By Ciarán O'Connor
Presidential TV debate: Heather Humphreys’s best performance was not good enough to win
By Gerard Howlin
In a united Ireland, should everyone be given a choice of Irish, British or dual identity?
By Paul Gosling
Olivia O’Leary: I got a sharp lesson in how protective Irish people are of our presidents
By Olivia O'Leary
‘Take care of mum, okay?’ These were my last words to Gaza before I left for Ireland
By Abdallah Aljazzar
McVerry Trust saga could yet have a happy ending if it forces State to take responsibility
By John McManus
The Debate: Will the new measures to boost apartment building deliver more homes?
By Conor O'Connell and John McCartney

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