The thing about Eoin Ó Broin, and indeed all of Sinn Féin, is that they have done a superb job of opposition

It may not be much of a claim to fame, but at least it’s unique. I was yelled at in public, sworn at and called names by the editor of the Irish Examiner. Not the current editor. We’re not on such intimate terms, him and me.

Freedom is myriad tiny choices that people who are free take for granted. White or beige coffee filters. Toast or porridge. Driving the long way or the short. Now try living without that autonomy

In early detective fiction the sleuth was a hero but the job description for a detective now dictates they must be flawed

Her story is one of contempt shown to her by men, frequently on the air, and of her determination not to be deflected from her progress to the top

On the second day of Christmas, every family in Ireland replaces the elf on the shelf with the slouch on the couch

Irish people still respect dignity and restraint in their leaders

Done but not dusted. That’s how you might describe the Drinkaware situation.

Drinkaware has launched a new programme for students despite the Taoiseach, the departments of Education and Health, and the HSE saying it shouldn't be in schools

Operation Hurdle, which aims to prevent theft of Christmas trees, highlights how much we crave the traditional tree this year