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S Terry Prone: We were told vote spoiling was pointless — but it sent a message

Clodagh Finn: In the footsteps of Irish secret agent Maureen O’Sullivan

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Let's talk about immigration — but let's do it using facts

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Gareth O'Callaghan: Suicide leaves behind so many unanswered questions for loved ones

sports columnists

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S Colin Sheridan: When sport becomes a market nobody plays for love anymore

S Cathal Dennehy: Raw and insightful, David Gillick's story of a race well run

S Ronan O'Gara: Too early to be pumping Jack Crowley's and Munster's tyres

S Paul Rouse: How National Hunt became part of Irish identity

lifestyle columnists

Suzanne Harrington

Suzanne Harrington: Witches, 'sluts', and feminists — and why we need them

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Esther McCarthy: How Sober October went — and the exceptions that had to be made

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Colm O'Regan: I'm learning to swim as an adult – but I'm in my depth

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Dear Dáithí: How can I break out of this post-summer malaise?

food columnists

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Darina Allen: Three recipes from Jamie Oliver's newest cookbook

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Michelle Darmody: Mummies alive! These sausage rolls will make little ghouls jive

Sarah Butler: My carbonara recipe is sure to impress, even in a rush

Seafood Made Simple: This smoked mackerel colcannon is a perfect lunch recipe

business columnists

David McNamara: British economy is stuck in stagnation

David McNamara: UK chancellor Rachel Reeves faces difficult budget balancing act

John Whelan: Vegan meat alternatives already out of vogue before latest EU push

Jim Power: Spending increases the big story in Budget 2026

Expect dollar volatility to continue in coming months

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