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<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

<p>UL student and ‘Limerick Voice’ editor Joe Drennan who died after he was struck by a car in a hit-and-run incident on October 13. Pictures courtesy of Molly Cantwell</p>

'You got this, love': Joe Drennan lost his beautiful life in Ireland's endless road carnage

MOLLY CANTWELL writes of her grief and anger at the death of Joe Drennan, and her heartbreak for all families bereaved by road fatalities, more of which are likely to occur this weekend

Fri, 27 Oct, 2023

<p>Chubby Cat: “At a showcase, I feel like everything has to be perfect.” Pic: Sarah Ellis</p>

Meet Cork's rising star Chubby Cat: 'I don’t feel like I have to pretend to be anything else'

Rocking tooth gems, piercings and a shaved head, the Cork native offers a style that is uniquely her own

Mon, 27 May, 2024

Older women tell us what getting older is really like

Women over 60 are having a ‘moment’ and it’s not a senior one. More confidence, more energy and they couldn’t care less what you think. 

Sat, 28 Feb, 2015

When popstars were not allowed to be themselves

Aileen C O’Reilly, who went on tour with Boyzone at the height of their fame, remembers a time when being gay popstar was kept under wraps

Wed, 06 Mar, 2019

<p>Clara Harte stars in Who We Love. Picture: Yellow Belly</p>

Clara Harte: Timoleague actress makes an impression in coming-of-age film

This rising Cork star plays the lead in powerful drama Who We Love, writes Esther McCarthy

Tue, 25 Apr, 2023

<p>Flesh prints: Will Smith took offence to a comment about his wife's hair and slapped Chris Rock. Picture: Chris Pizzello/AP</p>

Will Smith throws Oscars into chaos as Chris Rock altercation overshadows win

Smith, who won his first Academy Award for King Richard, appeared to take offence to a gag Rock made about Pinkett Smith’s short hair

Mon, 28 Mar, 2022

<p>The Witcher, West Side Story and The Matrix all get new runs in December. </p>

Matrix, Money Heist, Witcher: 15 streaming and cinema highlights for December

There are plenty of new releases on Netflix and other streaming services in December, while a slew of movies open in cinemas for the holiday season

Sun, 05 Dec, 2021

<p>Cork singer Jack O'Rourke is about to release a new album. Picture: Miki Barlok</p>

Jack O'Rourke: Lockdown album inspired by a Kerryman's secret love for music

Memories of John Prine, and a story told to him in Listowel fed into the Cork musician's lockdown album

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

<p>Even as the Taliban were taking control of Afghanistan, these brave women were gathering to demand their rights under the new regime in Kabul, on September 3. Picture: Wali Sabawoon/AP</p>

Joyce Fegan: We can't let Afghan women's rights go out of fashion

"As supermodels and millionaires, reality stars and actors walked the red carpet in New York this week, Afghan women were protesting a Taliban diktat one photo at a time"

Sun, 19 Sep, 2021

Raising the bar: The Morgan is a breath of fresh air in Temple Bar

The Morgan is a breath of fresh air in the tourist trap that is Temple Bar, writes Caroline O’Donoghue.

Fri, 09 Aug, 2019