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Irish Times - Opinion

Ireland's far-right movement will emerge from the 'breakfast roll-atariat'

13 hours ago

Is it time to get religion out of the classroom?

13 hours ago

Fuel protests must not derail Ireland's climate plan. Neither should data centres

13 hours ago

Why did the US enter this ill-conceived war with Iran? Psychology offers some answers

1 day ago

We need clear thinkers to find a way out of the 'soul rot' of our modern world

1 day ago

We need an adult debate on free speech. Some people will be offended

1 day ago

Why are religious schools seen as divisive but Irish-language schools are not?

8 hours ago

Could we be looking at the future of protests in Ireland?

2 days ago

To understand the tangled economics of the fuel protests, start with green diesel

3 days ago

Is Ireland the worst run country in Europe?

3 days ago

Fawning focus on the Artemis II mission reveals a disturbing arrogance

4 days ago

One in five desks stands empty in Northern Ireland's classrooms: Pragmatism is needed

5 days ago

The British government has no business in banning Kanye West from the country

5 days ago

There's a Bermuda Triangle of dereliction in Dublin. The solution lies in Leinster House

6 days ago

The real Donald Trump is the Trump of the foul-mouthed, late-night rant

6 days ago

Trump's random gibberish is more terrifying than lies. It is a sign of derangement

7 days ago

Ireland not an outlier when it comes to public projects mired in delays and cost overruns

13 hours ago

Fuel support package is a failure of our climate obligations

13 hours ago

Assessing the value of JD Vance's support in light of the Hungarian election

13 hours ago

A great steak, the north quays, the mid-1960s: name that cafe

13 hours ago

Only one winner between Pope Leo and Donald Trump

13 hours ago

Wilde Romantic Way: Frank McNally on the rise and fall of Oscar's amorous father

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Hungary's election result marks the end of a long, dark era

23 hours ago

Live facial recognition needs careful consideration

23 hours ago

Action to end the blockades was welcome, but overdue

1 day ago

Freeing up bridging loans is welcome, but borrowers need to take care

1 day ago

'Working' or 'stay-at-home' parent is a false choice. Most of us want something in between

2 days ago

Faced with an untrustworthy US, Europe must make bold diplomatic moves

2 days ago

People of faith have something very important to contribute in a time of worrying polarisation

2 days ago

Why are social media accounts linked to Iran, Russia and China posting about Ireland?

3 days ago

An end to the war would suit both Trump and Iranian leadership. But not Netanyahu

3 days ago

Artemis II: I am moved nearly to tears by this devastating reminder of our humanity

4 days ago

Lara Marlowe: A far-right victory in France would be a win for Putin and Trump

4 days ago

Calling in the Defence Forces against fuel protesters is a huge strategic error

5 days ago

It's time for a compensation scheme that recognises the pain and suffering of victims

5 days ago

Court reports can make for distressing reading. There are good reasons for that

6 days ago

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has big ambitions – but can she succeed in health?

7 days ago

Ireland's future energy needs must be met by renewables and nuclear

7 days ago

Toxic overconfidence is on the rise

8 days ago

Believe it or not, few EU countries are offering more relief on energy costs than Ireland

8 days ago

We need a national strategy for the fuel crisis. Here are four things we can do now

9 days ago

Denial of a vocation to women isn't just 'discomfort', it is spiritual abuse

9 days ago

Gender pay gap agenda is contrived, pointless and ignores the reality of women like me

9 days ago

Sandymount to Salthill: five of Ireland's coastal exposure hotspots

10 days ago

Why some of Ireland's coastal communities may need to prepare for relocation

10 days ago

In 1980s Dublin, the communists had the best Good Friday shindigs

11 days ago