As crowds celebrate in Catalonia, a December vote could bring either a peaceful re-run of the 2015 elections or prolonged uncertainty if ‘independentistas’ deny its legitimacy
By sharing the story of his emigrant family, President Higgins has made a courageous point: colonised at home, the Irish were often the colonisers abroad
The EU is trying to force Britain to atone for its great betrayal, but we should not punish them: we have too much to lose
We in Ireland tend to view the Catalan desire for independence as benign but, as with any nationalist movement, the reality is more complex
The comedian is set to release The Gospel According to Blindboy, his debut collection of short stories
'Spin' charges against Leo Varadkar have traction but, in an age of 'alternative' facts, the story can become the substance
The EU is punishing Britain viciously for the unthinkable act of leaving
Bandying around the word ‘fascism’ could silence ordinary people just looking for answers
Foreign policy expert Tom Wright believes Trump’s thinking is not that confused
Ignorance of the local culture increases the likelihood that aid will do harm, even as it attempts to do good
Ireland's migrant workers live among us, but cannot live like us. For the first time, they step into the light. Report by Colin Murphy
Connors is the star and co-writer of Cardboard Gangsters, which is shaping up to be the Irish box office hit of the year
Respect for democracy, as well as for the peace process, demands that we respect its right to participate in government
Housing minister Simon Coveney has shown creative thinking and flexibility. He should be left in place
Vulnerable families are simply not getting the support they need in the community
