The reason I’m giving you such a philosophical start to the morning is Wimbledon, and something I discovered only last week.

No guarantees as environmental challenges and political stability make a dangerous combination

Wimbledon is on at the moment, but don’t take that as an excuse to roll your eyes and move on.

Circumstances can appear to confound those seeking homes of their own at every turn — or more precisely, at every level

The arrival of the intercounty championships has a lot to recommend it — events, content, personalities, distraction — but not everything is bathed in a warm glow. Last week, for instance, a pal asked me about Waterford versus Clare.

Although the coronavirus has done a good job of distracting us from other headaches, the issue of rising temperatures cannot be ignored

Is dereliction in the city an issue in itself, or is it really a symptom of a bigger set of issues? These and other questions will be asked at what looks to be a fascinating tour, writes Michael Moynihan.

The Italians regularly come up with a decent name

You're excited. I understand that. Favourite team, favourite venue. Favourite spot in that favourite venue from which to watch your favourite team. Soon the comfortable routine will reassert itself

We ordinary citizens can't change our minds if our bets go badly. Yet a company that demolished buildings to build apartments can now say its plan was unviable and will build offices instead