A history of Irish budgets Our fiscal history tells us much about our past and the business of government over many centuries Budget 2027 • 30 Sep
A history of Irish budgets Our fiscal history tells us much about our past and the business of government over many centuries Budget 2027 • 30 Sep
Why are the EU and Canada getting so friendly all of a sudden? The unfolding diplomatic choreography between Canada and Europe includes associate membership, trade talks, summits and the Eurovision Politics • 17 Sep
Why are the EU and Canada getting so friendly all of a sudden? The unfolding diplomatic choreography between Canada and Europe includes associate membership, trade talks, summits and the Eurovision Politics • 17 Sep
How world politics overshadowed 1973 ploughing championships The clash over Rhodesian competitors at the World Ploughing Championships in Wexford showed how mixing politics and sport could turn sour National Ploughing Championship • 14 Sep
How world politics overshadowed 1973 ploughing championships The clash over Rhodesian competitors at the World Ploughing Championships in Wexford showed how mixing politics and sport could turn sour National Ploughing Championship • 14 Sep
Is Donald Trump continuing the history of bribery in US politics? Offering policy changes for votes is the very essence of democratic elections, but bribery has often featured in American politics Donald Trump • 14 Sep
Is Donald Trump continuing the history of bribery in US politics? Offering policy changes for votes is the very essence of democratic elections, but bribery has often featured in American politics Donald Trump • 14 Sep
Russia goes to the polls next month - is Putin concerned? A smooth election campaign and a comfortable win are important because the Ukraine war has not been going well for Russia lately Russia • 24 Aug
Russia goes to the polls next month - is Putin concerned? A smooth election campaign and a comfortable win are important because the Ukraine war has not been going well for Russia lately Russia • 24 Aug
Why military strength doesn't always mean winning wars Modern leaders are discovering that the military power that they can command is far easier to use than convert into political success Military • 19 Aug
Why military strength doesn't always mean winning wars Modern leaders are discovering that the military power that they can command is far easier to use than convert into political success Military • 19 Aug
What's behind rows in Ukraine between politicians and military? New personnel will not solve the long-running conflict between the two sides over civilian control of the military Ukraine • 28 Jul
What's behind rows in Ukraine between politicians and military? New personnel will not solve the long-running conflict between the two sides over civilian control of the military Ukraine • 28 Jul
Could Count Binface actually beat Nigel Farage? Multiple factors has seen a fall in support in Reform UK meaning the upcoming bye-election could be one to forget for Nigel Farage Politics • 13 Aug
Could Count Binface actually beat Nigel Farage? Multiple factors has seen a fall in support in Reform UK meaning the upcoming bye-election could be one to forget for Nigel Farage Politics • 13 Aug
How Manchester created 'Manchesterism' - and Andy Burnham The incoming British prime minister has helped shape the city's contemporary identity, just as the city has shaped his political imagination Andy Burnham • 20 Jul
How Manchester created 'Manchesterism' - and Andy Burnham The incoming British prime minister has helped shape the city's contemporary identity, just as the city has shaped his political imagination Andy Burnham • 20 Jul
Does an interest in Gaelic games predict how you will vote? Income levels, education and gender may not predict an interest in the GAA, but it's different with voting intentions and left-right positions Politics • 20 Jul
Does an interest in Gaelic games predict how you will vote? Income levels, education and gender may not predict an interest in the GAA, but it's different with voting intentions and left-right positions Politics • 20 Jul
It's 1990 and Charles Haughey is the president of Europe.... Haughey's term as European president reminds us that Ireland at its most purposeful can shape Europe and not merely be shaped by it History • 23 Jun
It's 1990 and Charles Haughey is the president of Europe.... Haughey's term as European president reminds us that Ireland at its most purposeful can shape Europe and not merely be shaped by it History • 23 Jun
The ups and downs of Ireland's 1975 European presidency While Ireland's first EEC presidency was considered a success by many, it was also viewed as an "immensely burdensome" six months History • 03 Jul
The ups and downs of Ireland's 1975 European presidency While Ireland's first EEC presidency was considered a success by many, it was also viewed as an "immensely burdensome" six months History • 03 Jul
Is Trump losing the support of his MAGA base? If the Iran conflict drags on and economic pain deepens, we can expect dissatisfaction to percolate down to Trump's support base MAGA • 26 May
Is Trump losing the support of his MAGA base? If the Iran conflict drags on and economic pain deepens, we can expect dissatisfaction to percolate down to Trump's support base MAGA • 26 May
How de Valera set Fianna Fáil in motion 100 years ago this month The party sought to depict itself as a mass movement, bringing social justice, economic protectionism and Catholicism under the banner of Republicanism Fianna Fáil • 07 May
How de Valera set Fianna Fáil in motion 100 years ago this month The party sought to depict itself as a mass movement, bringing social justice, economic protectionism and Catholicism under the banner of Republicanism Fianna Fáil • 07 May
Will Nigel Farage & Reform's run continue in UK local elections? Labour and Conservatives will lose numerous council seats in May's election, but a number of factors may hinder the continuing rise of Reform UK Elections • 06 May
Will Nigel Farage & Reform's run continue in UK local elections? Labour and Conservatives will lose numerous council seats in May's election, but a number of factors may hinder the continuing rise of Reform UK Elections • 06 May
Could Trump really take the US out of NATO? Whether a US president could unilaterally terminate or withdraw the US from a treaty remains a matter of constitutional debate NATO • 05 May
Could Trump really take the US out of NATO? Whether a US president could unilaterally terminate or withdraw the US from a treaty remains a matter of constitutional debate NATO • 05 May
How Northern Ireland's murals tell stories about the past Murals form the backdrop of everyday life in Northern Ireland, with some turning regular street corners into internationally identifiable landmarks Northern Ireland • 28 Apr
How Northern Ireland's murals tell stories about the past Murals form the backdrop of everyday life in Northern Ireland, with some turning regular street corners into internationally identifiable landmarks Northern Ireland • 28 Apr
A guide to the many groups who've used the Sinn Féin name Since the name emerged in 1907, many different organisations have claimed to be Sinn Féin of one sort or another Politics • 23 Apr
A guide to the many groups who've used the Sinn Féin name Since the name emerged in 1907, many different organisations have claimed to be Sinn Féin of one sort or another Politics • 23 Apr
Who is really calling the shots in Iran? The new reality is that Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps' hardliners are increasingly in control of all matters of statecraft and government Iran war • 22 Apr
Who is really calling the shots in Iran? The new reality is that Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps' hardliners are increasingly in control of all matters of statecraft and government Iran war • 22 Apr
How will Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade hit global economy? The knock-on effects of a long running US blockade of this vital shipping channel could create new risks and costs for economies worldwide Iran war • 14 Apr
How will Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade hit global economy? The knock-on effects of a long running US blockade of this vital shipping channel could create new risks and costs for economies worldwide Iran war • 14 Apr
How the US, Israel and Iran are using religion to justify war Leaders on all sides in this war have set a dangerous precedent by using elements of religion to gather support religion • 01 Apr
How the US, Israel and Iran are using religion to justify war Leaders on all sides in this war have set a dangerous precedent by using elements of religion to gather support religion • 01 Apr
How Strait of Hormuz has always been key to Iran's defence Iran has dropped enough hints over the years that it considers its leverage over this vital waterway as a trump card Iran war • 31 Mar
How Strait of Hormuz has always been key to Iran's defence Iran has dropped enough hints over the years that it considers its leverage over this vital waterway as a trump card Iran war • 31 Mar
How will Iran war affect Ireland's EU presidency? The EU has longstanding diplomatic, economic and security interests in the wider Middle East so retaining influence will be essential Ireland • 07 Apr
How will Iran war affect Ireland's EU presidency? The EU has longstanding diplomatic, economic and security interests in the wider Middle East so retaining influence will be essential Ireland • 07 Apr
What influences how you think about climate change? How we think about climate change is strongly influenced by our social and political identity. Climate Change • 11 Mar
What influences how you think about climate change? How we think about climate change is strongly influenced by our social and political identity. Climate Change • 11 Mar
How will the war change Iran? While the US and Israel have achieved some objectives, Iran has adapted, regime change has not happened and the state shows no signs of surrender Iran war • 10 Mar
How will the war change Iran? While the US and Israel have achieved some objectives, Iran has adapted, regime change has not happened and the state shows no signs of surrender Iran war • 10 Mar
