EIGHT days ago, George Redmond’s name was cleared before the law, after a decade-long battle. George is 90. He is a retired public servant and former assistant manager for Dublin City and county.

ENOUGH. Enough of the affairs of State. It’s the time of year for reflection and excess, joy and pain, laughter and tears. And whatever you’re having yourself with a hot drop.

THERE’S a big hole out there where establishment parties used to be, and there will be some fun in filling it.

MATERNAL care in this country was under the microscope last week with the inquest into the death of Sally Rowlette.

FINE people have made this country great, but few can match John Delaney, the chief executive of the Football Association of Ireland, who was in the news, again, last week, being unfairly pilloried, subjected to media intrusion, victimised.

A new book sees nuns reflect on their life-changing decision and how it affected them. Michael Clifford met the author, herself a former nun

WHERE to go from here? 

THEY were under siege, holed up in the GPO. Outside, the massed ranks railed against them. The constant barrage echoed though the building like the drumbeat of victory.

The complete lack of leadership, both within the force and from its political masters, has been key to the failings highlighted this week, says Michael Clifford

PEOPLE gather round and join my campaign. Today I launch a nationwide campaign to eliminate double taxation.