Second Reading

Human resilience offers us all hope

Nearly 3,000 people perished in the Twin Towers atrocity. Amidst the pain there are inspiring stories of survival.

There most definitely is a Santa Claus

Newspaper editorials are usually weighty missives that sometimes influence public policy. However, arguably the most famous one ever was inspired by a child’s question.

Dr Peter Birch

Edward Delaney reckoned the late Dr Peter Birch was the only Irish bishop who really appreciated art.

All bishops censured in Murphy report should resign

The sexual abuse crisis is the greatest challenge for the Irish Catholic Church in its recent history

Why I'm backing the treaty

The EU has been the most positive political, social and economic achievement of the post-war period.

Ignoring climate change is an 'unacceptable risk'

The torrential rain of the last week ought to serve to educate us on the risks of ignoring the inevitability of climate change.

The future for banks

Are the projections of economists any more valid than those of the fortune-teller in Belmullet?

Dr Lewis Wall

Dr Lewis Wall is a man with a mission, and his particular passion sets him apart in the medical world.

Artists, writers and the west of Ireland

Northern artists and writers seem to have a particular affinity with the west of Ireland.

The perils of the missions

“In recent years, missionaries have encountered accusations of cultural arrogance and collusion in colonial exploitation. Irish missionaries have not escaped censure.”

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Human resilience offers us all hope

There most definitely is a Santa Claus

Dr Peter Birch

All bishops censured in Murphy report should resign

Why I'm backing the treaty

Ignoring climate change is an 'unacceptable risk'

The future for banks

Dr Lewis Wall

Artists, writers and the west of Ireland

The perils of the missions