'While some split hairs over the ideology of beauty, many, many others quite literally split themselves in two in the pursuit of it'

From Brian Friel to Sexual Violence Centre Cork: Quiet, wise voices keep reminding us we need to reflect on the way we frame other people — and the way we are framed by them

'You would need cross qualifications in land law, canon law, obstetrics, urology, gynaecology and corporate law to get anywhere near having a full and black-and-white understanding of the current state of affairs'

Poetry is just a less dysregulating form of news. It can make the world more palatable, can soften the world's blows. Poetry can take us from reactive to active

In an overwhelming world where we can feel powerless to Putin's seemingly relentless destruction, the Depp v Heard trial is the low-hanging fruit of distraction

Calling out your brother's homophobic 'joke' is a privilege for some, because it is an actual matter of life or death for others

Forget the Great Resignation, it's now turning into the post-pandemic pivot with people leaving careers, cities and countries for more affordable and more enjoyable lifestyles. Joyce Fegan talks with five Irish people who made a major life shift in the last two years.

In reality, it is more often than not victims of sexual assault who live in silence, winning neither Grammys nor a seat in the Oval Office

In the 1911 census all we can see are the names, ages, occupations, places of birth, and reading and writing abilities in the households of our ancestors. In the 2022 census, we've a chance to offer our future ancestors so much more

Embracing the reality of the many shades of Mother's Day, as opposed to the hallmarked one, might make for an easier day