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Michael Moynihan

Michael Moynihan: Knowing where to look for Cork’s hidden literary neighbourhoods

Michael Moynihan: Knowing where to look for Cork’s hidden literary neighbourhoods

Many of Cork’s areas are uniquely identified with particular writers, says Michael Moynihan.

Thu, 24 Mar, 2022

Garry Ringrose and Stuart Hogg 19/3/2022

Michael Moynihan: Raising a glass to the Scottish rulebreakers

It makes a welcome change to hear about some human frailty among such sportsmen, as distinct from the usual loudly-trumpeted desire to sweep dressing-rooms.

Sun, 20 Mar, 2022

Moore Street Preservation Trust rally

Michael Moynihan: Lessons can be learned from master plan for Dublin’s Moore Street

In the Shandon area, the old Butter Market and Firkin Crane offer opportunities for more activities, writes Michael Moynihan

Thu, 10 Mar, 2022

The Munster team stand for a moments applause in support of the Irish Red Cross appeal to help in the Ukraine Crisis 5/3/2022

Michael Moynihan: War exposing plenty of hypocrisy around sport

One of the fig leaves which has been consigned to the dustbin, if it ever really stood up to much close scrutiny is the old sports and politics not mixing

Sun, 06 Mar, 2022

Russia Ukraine War Children Photo Gallery

Michael Moynihan: 'Ní neart go cur le chéile' as Cork pupils and teachers rally behind Ukraine

It started with two primary school pupils, and turned into a community-wide outpouring of support for Ukrainians

Thu, 03 Mar, 2022

Golf! Mickelson! Statements! More statements! Letters!

It’s difficult to keep everything in order at present - don't feel bad, we’re all in the same boat - but the last few days have made me almost forget the golf.

Mon, 28 Feb, 2022

Amis at his best

Another fruitful visit to Prim’s bookshop in Youghal where I picked up a long-lost classic: What Became of Jane Austen? And Other Questions by Kingsley Amis.

Mon, 28 Feb, 2022

Illustration of the modern Catch-22

At this stage you’re probably prioritising your existential crises in order of significance, like the rest of us.

Mon, 28 Feb, 2022

Chelsea v Liverpool - Carabao Cup - Final - Wembley Stadium

Michael Moynihan: Sportswashing leaves a very dirty trail

Traditionally people turn to the sports pages to escape life’s harsher realities, but the bill eventually comes due

Sun, 27 Feb, 2022

Michael Moynihan: Curbed enthusiasm could put us on right path to improving cities

Michael Moynihan: Curbed enthusiasm could put us on right path to improving cities

There are groups in Cork working hard to make the city a better place for all of us, and there’s always room for more ideas to help with that work

Thu, 24 Feb, 2022