The ‘land of milk and honey’ is a nice sentiment, if you’re a beneficiary of society’s largesse, but most of us are not, even if the country is supposedly thriving again.

A decade of so much change, your twenties can offer new beginnings in myriad ways. But there are also regrets, particularly on reflection as the next decade looms, writes Colm Boohig

From Cork-made grenades to Sonia’s running shoes, John Creedon’s new TV series tells the social history

The Government’s plan for growth over the next two decades will “kill” rural Ireland and walk the country into “economic and social imbalance”, a coalition of TDs has warned.

Social media giants such as Twitter and Facebook could be fined if they fail to take down posts likely to prejudice a criminal trial.

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Would you trust a banker?

Most of us will have heard of the acronym, Nimby — ‘not in my backyard’. It refers to those who object to having utilities, pylons, social housing, and much more located anywhere near where they live. It’s typically considered and meant to be a derogatory term.

Ever felt like calling up a complete stranger in Sweden?

Happiness and contentment are catching, but depression is not, research has shown.

But not for the reason you might think.