Kyran Fitzgerald: Fascinating things to keep an eye on in 2020 at home and abroad

In Ireland, the degree to which prosperity is felt beyond the big cities will determine whether Leo Varadkar returns to power, writes Kyran Fitzgerald

The turkey is now but a carcass. The wine and beer glasses have re-emerged from the dishwasher. A new year is upon us. What awaits us? Let’s have a stab at guessing at what is coming our way.