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Are sinister conspiracies behind the Dublin riots? Yes, say 'alternative' media stars
US commentator Tucker Carlson interviewed MAGA figurehead Steve Bannon about Irish society and politics in the wake of the Dublin riots. The men agre…
2 years, 6 months ago
Napoleon and The Crown are riddled with historical howlers. Does it matter?
Ridley Scott’s Napoleon is a “breathless rollick” says Irish Times chief film correspondent Donald Clarke; Joaquin Phoenix makes the character his ow…
2 years, 7 months ago
Why is an oil CEO leading the world's biggest climate talks?
COP28, the UN’s annual climate change summit kicks off today in Dubai. This year the COP President is Sultan Al Jaber, who is both the UAE’s special …
2 years, 7 months ago
Does Ireland have a problem with anti-Semitism?
Authorities and civil society groups have reported a worldwide surge in anti-Semitism since the Israel-Hamas October, with notable rises in anti-Semi…
2 years, 7 months ago
Dublin Riot aftermath: the victims, the investigation and the political fallout
Last week's stabbing attack on primary school children and subsequent riot have left Dublin city shaken. One child and her after-school carer are sti…
2 years, 7 months ago
'I go up the stairs on all fours to conserve energy' - Ireland's ignored health crisis
When musician and therapist Ailie Blunnie first caught Covid in 2021, she expected to recover quickly. Yet, more than two years later, the once activ…
2 years, 7 months ago
Can Patrick Kielty pass the Toy Show test?
RTÉ’s TV advertisements have been good fun with new Late Late host Patrick Kielty getting advice from some very opinionated children on how he should…
2 years, 7 months ago
Dublin stunned after dark day of violence
The streets of Dublin city centre were ablaze on Thursday night, with at least one Garda vehicle, a double-decker bus and a Luas tram set alight and …
2 years, 7 months ago
Who is Javier Milei, "The Madman" elected president of Argentina?
Javier Milei will be sworn in as president of Argentina next month. But just why is this political outsider called "The Madman" - and what can Argent…
2 years, 7 months ago
How Ben Dunne's bad behaviour changed Ireland - with Fintan O'Toole
Last weekend, millionaire businessman and former Dunnes Stores chief executive Ben Dunne died suddenly in Dubai. He was 74 years of age,
In 1992, Dunn…
2 years, 7 months ago