Person: Bertrand Russell

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Cork's Mick Flannery: informed by a wide variety of influences.

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Culture That Made Me: Mick Flannery

From Tom Waits and Kurt Cobain, to Bertrand Russell and the Big Lebowski, singer Mick Flannery tells Richard Fitzpatrick about his cultural touchstones.

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Wealthy people can fight inequality too

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A buffer against challenges to the Church’s ethical stances

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Literature review: TS Eliot / The Waste Land, Abbey Theatre, Dublin

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Fr Jerry Daly's memoir raises urgent truths about the Church

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Are you an office hawk or a bunny? Take the E test to find out

The Small Business Column: Ashers Bakery Controversy

In this week’s column, Kehlan looks at the Ashers Bakery controversy in Northern Ireland and why it has provided a valuable lesson to businesses and business owners.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2015

Who was John Tyndall?

The Irishman was the first person to prove the dangers of greenhouse gases and the need for hygiene in medicine. As his life’s letters are published, Ailin Quinlan learns that Tyndall was a fearless ambassador for science

Mon, 06 Apr, 2015

Inside The Centre: The Life of J. Robert Oppenheimer

Ray Monk Vintage, £12.99 paperback.

Sun, 09 Mar, 2014

Hope and happiness in face of adversity

Derry’s year as the UK’s City of Culture will reach its theatrical apogee on September 20 with The Conquest of Happiness, a large-scale open-air show in the city’s Ebrington Square, directed by Haris Pasovic.

Thu, 19 Sep, 2013

Is there a doctor in the house?

Yes. Jonathan Miller muses on life at the Everyman in Cork, says Alan O’Riordan

Tue, 26 Mar, 2013

Why we need to tackle question of what it is to be a Catholic By Maura Adshead

IT’S a bit of a joke in our house — but I’m a Catholic.

Thu, 21 Jun, 2012

Bush and Blair facing mock 'trial'

Malaysian-led activists plan to hold a symbolic trial this month against former US president George W. Bush and former British prime minister Tony Blair on charges of committing crimes against peace in the Iraq war.

Tue, 15 Nov, 2011

Abandon partnership bill for sake of the children

IN her letter (February 22), Laura Finlay complains that the Civil Partnership Bill lacks “rights and responsibilities offered by both marriage and civil marriage”.

Mon, 15 Mar, 2010

Warning sign puts us on Red alert

IN times of vexation, grab your consolations where ye may.

Wed, 19 Aug, 2009

McCartney 'convinced Beatles to take anti-war stance'

Paul McCartney has sparked controversy after taking credit for introducing The Beatles to politics.

Tue, 16 Dec, 2008

The Justice Minister and the philosopher

The 1964 arrest of Travellers’ rights activist Grattan Puxon was controversial, writes Ryle Dwyer.

Fri, 30 Dec, 2005

Hanafin reduces lofty aims to mere rhetoric

IN response to the ideas of Mary Hanafin on standardised tests at primary level, it might help to reflect on the experiences of our colleagues in England.

Wed, 13 Jul, 2005

Former White House hopeful to address students

Former White House hopeful Senator John McCain is to address Trinity College students just days after his country has decided if it wants George W Bush or Senator John Kerry to be President.

Wed, 18 Aug, 2004