Opinion

Monday 10 December 2018

'Already the talk has moved to uncertain scenarios around what happens next.' Stock image

John Downing: 'Brexit day is looming - but we're none the wiser as to what the outcome might be. Take your pick from...

Barring Santa Claus arriving early in the Westminster Parliament, accompanied by a reincarnated Elvis Presley, Theresa May's efforts to get ratification tomorrow for her UK-EU divorce deal are doomed.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May. Photo: PA Wire

Editorial

Editorial: 'That Brexit 'date with fate' has big implications for us'

The people are understandably Brexit weary. But after two-and-a-half years of phoney war, this issue has finally reached its decisive phase.

Comment

Katherine Donnelly: 'Time to knock heads together - or abandon much-needed reform that's been 36 years in making'

The scenario painted in the report on Leaving Cert science practicals is not only would they be the straw to break the camel's back, but that the camel knows it and thinks it wiser not to lift it.

White House Chief of Staff John Kelly. Photo: Evan Vucci/AP

Comment

Shannon Pettypiece: 'Kelly's departure may spell new chaos in White House'

President Donald Trump risks reviving the strife and turf battles that characterised his West Wing before Chief of Staff John Kelly's arrival, after announcing on Saturday that the retired Marine general would depart by the end of the year.

Comment

Katherine Donnelly: 'Time to knock heads together - or abandon much-needed reform that's been 36 years in making'

The scenario painted in the report on Leaving Cert science practicals is not only would they be the straw to break the camel's back, but that the camel knows it and thinks it wiser not to lift it.

No Nollaig: RTÉ presenter Ryan Tubridy and little helper Lauren Cronje, from Dublin, launch the 2018 Christmas Stamp collection from An Post

Letters

Letters to the Editor: 'Christmas stamps are but sad stickers since An Post removed word ‘Nollaig’'

An Open Letter to An Post... When I see the new crop of 'Christmas' stamps each year, I am reminded of earlier anti-smoking advertisements on bus shelters.

'If you are forced to put on your glad rags and schlep reluctantly to yet another office shindig, do not despair'

Comment

John Daly: 'Blessed are the meek, for they'll outshine all at the office party'

My friend Tracey hates Christmas, but it's got nothing to do with Santa or mistletoe. A smart cookie well up the management ladder at a multi-national, she can turn a commercial obstacle into a profit in an eye blink, but present her with the task of 'working the room' at office parties and she's suddenly 16 with...

Comment

Eoghan Harris: 'Wellington beat the Tory Ultras. Can Theresa May do the same?'

On December 11, Theresa May will face the same challenge the Duke of Wellington faced when he wrote to Archbishop Patrick Curtis on the same date 190 years ago, supporting Catholic emancipation.

Comment

Gene Kerrigan: 'The trolls are singing the same old songs'

Some people are upset because a favourite Christmas song is about to be banned. And they've been convinced that feminists and gays are grim people who want to take the fun out of life.

Bad ideas rarely improve with the passing of time. If we must have another vote, why not the one referendum to end them all? Stock image

Comment

Eilis O'Hanlon: 'Another year, another vote, as we are sold yet more constitutional snake oil'

The most popular hashtag on Twitter during 2018 was #repealthe8th. If you were a Government fronted by a youngish man with an apparently unquenchable obsession with social media, it probably seems natural to draw...

EU flags in front of European Commission in Brussels. Stock picture

Comment

Dan O'Brien: 'Ireland's changing interests in a post-Brexit Europe'

Tempting as it may be to discuss recent Brexit developments, the wisdom of the backstop and what will happen next March 29, these matters may be better left until next week.

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TD Danny Healy-Rae is unhappy about Garda checkpoints in his area

Dr Ciara Kelly: 'TDs should lay off gardaí for enforcing the law' Opinion

ACCUSATIONS: Priti Patel kicked over a hornets’ nest. Picture: PA

Eilis O'Hanlon: 'Brits want to starve the Irish' is the definition of fake news' Comment

Gene Kerrigan: 'The trolls are singing the same old songs' Comment

John Downing: 'Brexit day is looming - but we're none the wiser as to what the... Comment

Letters to the Editor: 'Christmas stamps are but sad stickers since An Post removed word... Letters

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'I was charged more than €900 for scuff marks on wheels'- Expats renting cars on trips... Irish News

Mullinalaghta substitutes and officials react at the final whistle after their stunning victory in the Leinster club SFC final against Kilmacud Crokes in O’Connor Park. Photo: Sportsfile

Eamonn Sweeney: 'Mullinalaghta miracle: The greatest club story ever told' Gaelic Football

WATCH: Andy Serkis brings back Gollum for Theresa May spoof Entertainment Video

Stephen Warren Photo: Garda Press Office

'Please get in contact with someone... we love you dearly' - family of missing... Irish News

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Editorial: 'That Brexit 'date with fate' has big implications for us'

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Comment

Shannon Pettypiece: 'Kelly's departure may spell new chaos in White House'

President Donald Trump risks reviving the strife and turf...

If we are going to sift through the arts in search of offence, our museums, libraries and galleries will have to be gutted. Photo: Getty

Niamh Horan: 'Libraries and galleries would empty if #MeToo had its way'

Last Tuesday I appeared on Pat Kenny's...

I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY: Why did Taoiseach Leo Varadkar go backstage to visit pop queen Kylie Minogue?

Brendan O'Connor: 'Leo and Kylie, and a rather surprising budget surplus'

It was a bit perplexing. Why were we looking...

'The fact that the voters have not always gone along with attempts to change articles of the Constitution tells us, perhaps, that there is an attachment here which politicians fail to take account of at their peril.' Stock photo

Willie Kealy: 'When political leaders pass the buck, voters see through them'

The members of the Government, and...

Eilis O'Hanlon: 'Brits want to starve the Irish' is the definition of fake news'

Vincent P Martin: 'Owning a home is now an impossible dream for ordinary working people'

This Man's Life

Sophie Donaldson: 'I'm glad I'm a second-hand Rose'

Sophie Donaldson: 'Sorry, but this is the sort of secret we don't want to share'

'I threw back the duvet... I was fully dressed in last night's clothes'

Columnists

An embattled Theresa May leaves 10 Downing Street to face her critics. Picture: PA

Colm McCarthy: 'A very British farce born of a questionable referendum'

The UK's willingness to inflict certain economic costs on itself...

Out on the town: Gabby Allen was among the celebs at House.
Photo: Brian McEvoy

It's Leeson at the double

Celebrities on Leeson Street? Where would you get it? Actually they weren't just celebrities as...

'Exercise is nearly as good as laughter'

John Masterson: I've done the NCT for my car, now it's time for an 'NC Me'

I am good at servicing the car. I usually...

'It’s impossible to believe a highly focused individual such as Mrs May is without a backup idea.' Photo: Reuters

John Downing: 'Brexit day is looming - but we're none the wiser as to what the outcome might be. Take your pick from...

Editorial: 'That Brexit 'date with fate' has big implications for us'

Katherine Donnelly: 'Time to knock heads together - or abandon much-needed reform that's been 36 years in making'

Shannon Pettypiece: 'Kelly's departure may spell new chaos in White House'

Katherine Donnelly: 'Time to knock heads together - or abandon much-needed reform that's been 36 years in making'

Letters to the Editor: 'Christmas stamps are but sad stickers since An Post removed word ‘Nollaig’'

John Daly: 'Blessed are the meek, for they'll outshine all at the office party'

Eoghan Harris: 'Wellington beat the Tory Ultras. Can Theresa May do the same?'

Gene Kerrigan: 'The trolls are singing the same old songs'

Eilis O'Hanlon: 'Another year, another vote, as we are sold yet more constitutional snake oil'

Dan O'Brien: 'Ireland's changing interests in a post-Brexit Europe'

Dr Ciara Kelly: 'TDs should lay off gardaí for enforcing the law' Opinion

Eilis O'Hanlon: 'Brits want to starve the Irish' is the definition of fake news' Comment

Gene Kerrigan: 'The trolls are singing the same old songs' Comment

John Downing: 'Brexit day is looming - but we're none the wiser as to what the... Comment

Letters to the Editor: 'Christmas stamps are but sad stickers since An Post removed word... Letters

'I was charged more than €900 for scuff marks on wheels'- Expats renting cars on trips... Irish News

Eamonn Sweeney: 'Mullinalaghta miracle: The greatest club story ever told' Gaelic Football

WATCH: Andy Serkis brings back Gollum for Theresa May spoof Entertainment Video

'Please get in contact with someone... we love you dearly' - family of missing... Irish News

Bishop urges professionals to resist abortion laws Irish News

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Editor's Choice

Editorial: 'That Brexit 'date with fate' has big implications for us'

Comment

Shannon Pettypiece: 'Kelly's departure may spell new chaos in White House'

Niamh Horan: 'Libraries and galleries would empty if #MeToo had its way'

Brendan O'Connor: 'Leo and Kylie, and a rather surprising budget surplus'

Willie Kealy: 'When political leaders pass the buck, voters see through them'

Eilis O'Hanlon: 'Brits want to starve the Irish' is the definition of fake news'

Vincent P Martin: 'Owning a home is now an impossible dream for ordinary working people'

This Man's Life

Sophie Donaldson: 'I'm glad I'm a second-hand Rose'

Sophie Donaldson: 'Sorry, but this is the sort of secret we don't want to share'

'I threw back the duvet... I was fully dressed in last night's clothes'

Columnists

Colm McCarthy: 'A very British farce born of a questionable referendum'

It's Leeson at the double

John Masterson: I've done the NCT for my car, now it's time for an 'NC Me'

Martina Devlin: 'Magical thinking abounds on Brexit - but if May is crushed along with her deal, her rivals will be...

[TICON-A VIDEO] Sarah Caden: 'Why Meghan is getting the cold shoulder from Kate'

Gene Kerrigan: 'It's a game: distract, sneer, deny, bluster'

Declan Lynch: 'We were 'no-platforming' before anyone else'

Declan Lynch: 'Last Tango through time... but sometimes 'notoriety' is just shorthand for 'boring''

Declan Lynch: 'Rage, rage, against the dying of delight: Jose loses his bottle'

Don't be late. I won't wait. I will go without you

Letters

Letters to the Editor: 'Christmas stamps are but sad stickers since An Post removed word ‘Nollaig’'

Good news of advances

Despite negative opinions about civil servants, they’re the ones who keep the show on the road

Letters to the Editor: 'Evolving policies as well as strong local leadership can save our towns'

Letters to the Editor: 'Groucho knew the gift of reading would last long beyond Christmas'

Time to praise our doctors and nurses

Priceless sports memories

Letters to the Editor: 'Politics, pirates, bees and raccoons - book them in'

Letters to the Editor: 'UK must work with Irish friends to build a society fit for all, not the elite'

Letters to the Editor: 'Sporting triumph shows great things can happen when politics is forgotten'

Editorial

Editorial: 'That Brexit 'date with fate' has big implications for us'

Editorial: 'Brexit backstop discussion is far from finished'

Editorial: 'A bodyblow to confidence in battered health system'

Editorial: 'We won't get fooled again on economy. Or will we?'

Editorial: 'Taoiseach must begin to lead and stop playing to gallery '

Editorial: 'Rural Ireland can and must fight back to thrive again'

Editorial: 'If crash happens, Donohoe can't say he wasn't warned'

Editorial: 'Beating Brexit depends on broadband plan - roll it out'

Editorial: 'Sinn Feín should stop copping out and make a difference'

Editorial: 'Tax cuts welcome, but services needed'