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Meet the real Liam Gallagher

Liam Gallagher had his first art exhibition while knocking 80, encouraged by his art activist grandson, Scottee who taught him to write, writes Suzanne Harrington

Mon, 27 Jul, 2015

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Theatre: Twelfth Night

Sat, 03 May, 2014

<p>Alexander MacLeod is one of the guests at Cork International Short Story Festival.</p>

Alexander MacLeod: 'It’s not the story’s job to give you a middle-class life'

The Canadian writer has been living in Cork as part of his project with the upcoming International Short Story Festival

Mon, 09 Oct, 2023

<p>Host of The Late Late Show Eurosong edition with Ireland’s six hopefuls (back L-R) Ailsha, Isabella Kearney, Erica-Cody, JyellowL & Toshín, Bambie Thug and (front) Next in Line who will battle it out tonight in a bid to represent Ireland in Malmö, Sweden in May at the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Pictures: Andres Poveda</p>

Eurovision hopefuls to battle it out on Late Late Show to represent Ireland

A diverse group of artists will be courting the public on the Late Late Show tonight in the hopes of being the Chosen One

Fri, 26 Jan, 2024

<p>Maria Ni Fhlatharta: 'The politicians who celebrate the marriage equality vote as their legacy still refuse to acknowledge the unfairness attached to the referendum, and their role in it. They acted out of a desire for public approval, not political courage.' Photo: Laura Hutton / The Irish Times</p>

Marriage equality 10 years on: 'I lost count of how many times I was called a pervert in my home town'

Forcing a community to plead on doorsteps for their rights has had long-term impacts on many LGBT+ people, argues Maria Ní Fhlatharta

Wed, 21 May, 2025

<p>Seven Irish women speak on their experiences. Top, L-R: Aoife Martin, Ola Mustapha, Louise Bruton. Centre: Kate McGrew. Bottom L-R: Pamela Connolly, Hazel Chu, Rosemarie Maughan</p>

What International Women’s Day means to us: seven women speak

In Ireland, there are many different experiences of being a woman. Jennifer Stevens asked seven women to tell their stories

Mon, 08 Mar, 2021

LGBT school lessons row shows homophobia is alive and well in the UK

To say primary school teacher Andrew Moffatt has had a surreal few months is probably an understatement. Not long ago he was in Dubai, being entertained by Little Mix, having been shortlisted for the $1m Global Teacher Prize. But since then he’s been forced to defend his award-nominated inclusive teaching on the back of ardent parent protests.

Thu, 04 Apr, 2019

RuPaul's Drag Race is inventing a whole new internet subculture and language

Try typing “Yas queen!” or “Shade” or “Don’t Fuck It Up” into a search engine and see what comes up.

Wed, 18 Sep, 2019

Members of Centre of India Trade Unions (CITU) take part in a May Day rally in Hyderabad (Mahesh Kumar A/AP)

May Day rallies call for better pay and working conditions

A large number of workers and activists globally have marked May Day with rallies calling for higher salaries, reduced working hours and better working conditions.

Mon, 01 May, 2023

Soula Emmanuel: 'The environment for trans people is a strange one right now'

The Greek-Irish trans writer has just published her debut novel, Wild Geese

Mon, 05 Jun, 2023

<p>Michelle Mallon (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell), Orla McCool (Louisa Clare Harland), Erin Quinn (Saoirse Monica Jackson), Clare Devlin (Nicola Coughlan), and James Maguire (Dylan Llewellyn)</p>

Note to students: Read the greats of Northern Irish literature. Then watch Derry Girls

As an academic, Caroline Magennis tried to explain what it was like growing up in Northern Ireland. Then she found that this great sitcom did it better

Thu, 19 May, 2022

<p>Jake Carter: From the age of 13, I was going to gigs hanging around backstage and in places I shouldn't have been.</p>

Jake Carter: The person I turn to most in life is my mum. I still ring her every day

You’re constantly chasing the euphoria of being on stage — it's a drug

Sat, 22 Oct, 2022

<p>Gardaí at the Grand Canal at Cappincur, Co Offaly, after Ashling Murphy, a primary school teacher aged in her 20s, was killed on Wednesday afternoon along the banks of the canal. Many of the responses to the horrific news from Tullamore focused on the space and time where it had happened — a well-frequented public space, with the attack taking place at 4pm. If we are not safe in these circumstances, where can we be safe? Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire</p>

Niamh NicGhabhann: Public space design needs to address safety concerns

Planners and architects need to ask people where they feel unsafe, when, and why, writes Niamh NicGhabhann

Thu, 13 Jan, 2022

<p>Madeleine D'Arcy Madeleine DArcy author writer </p>

Madeleine D'Arcy: Cork writer inspired by her census work for new collection of stories

The Macroom native will be taking part in Cork Short Story Festival in advance of launching her latest book

Fri, 08 Oct, 2021

Hate speech triggered Pittsburgh shootings

The new tolerance in the US for bigoted commentary is behind the increase in anti-Semitic violence. It is why 11 Jews were killed in a synagogue this week, says Zach Schapira.

Wed, 31 Oct, 2018

Donald Trump’s orange face may be funny, but this tanning historian says it masks something deeper

Trump may ethnically identify as “white”, but his skin is categorically and scathingly portrayed as orange.

Wed, 01 Aug, 2018

Naoise Dolan: Debuting my novel in a pandemic has taught me a few things

I was excited to immerse myself in a literary scene that bore thankfully little resemblance to the pretentious coterie I’d had in my head. 2020 had other plans...

Sun, 23 May, 2021

Observing the bellwether of American politics

In the ‘show me’ State, actions speak louder than words, reports John Breslin in St Louis, Missouri.

Sat, 09 Feb, 2008

Battle of the bog: Those who fought for access to the bathroom

Yesterday was World Toilet Day, a battleground for everyone from the Suffragettes to the freedom riders, who have fought for access to the bathroom for people of all persuasions, races and genders. Caomhan Keane reports.

Mon, 20 Nov, 2017

<p>Kevin Twomey: "Growing up queer and wrapping your head around your sexuality - there’s comfort in trusting the process."</p>

I'm Grand Mam's Kevin Twomey: 'I didn't know that was going to be my last New Year's with him'

'I didn’t go home and I know it’s not a major thing but I wish I had. You never think it’s going to be your last one, you know?'

Sun, 22 Oct, 2023