Larry Donnelly: 'Is Trump done with politics? This is not the rhetoric of a man inclined to step away'
Trumpism within the Republican party could be here to stay – with or without the man himself – according to columnist Larry Donnelly.
Trumpism within the Republican party could be here to stay – with or without the man himself – according to columnist Larry Donnelly.
Our columnist says she found it hard to read books last year when the world was falling apart, but 2021 has so far reminded her of her love of reading.
Two therapists have some advice for those looking to take care of their relationships on this Valentine’s Day.
Our columnist considers the fallout and implications from the long-shot racing treble that just came up short on Sunday.
The Social Democrats TD argues that there has been more time dedicated to the controversial Canadian-EU trade deal on the airwaves and social media than in the Dáil.
Kemboy and Monkfish both caught the eye at Leopardstown.
Larry Donnelly analyses the new US President’s first few weeks in action.
Rather than looking for swingeing spending cuts or increased taxes on work, how about we start at the top, writes Victor Duggan.
UCC’s Professor Ivan Perry says the idea that a Zero Covid approach offers a ‘false promise’ for the elimination of the virus is just wrong.
Our columnist writes about her love of swimming, the issues that caused her to walk away from it, and her will to dive back in.
Our columnist makes a case for embracing GPS technology in horse racing, and looks ahead to the March festival.
Twenty-five years ago, poet and activist Pat Tierney died on his 39th birthday. Fionnuala McCarthy remembers a life story overshadowed by a controversy in death.
Kildare mum Margaret Lynch says she’s grateful for all the blessings in her life, despite the fact that 2020 pushed her family’s dream of a new home further away.
Our new columnist writes about the importance of listening to trans people when it comes to healthcare, sparked by a recent visit to the doctor’s.
Dr Mary McAuliffe reflects on the Kerry Babies Tribunal following the State’s apology to Joanne Hayes and her family – 36 years later.
In her first regular column for TheJournal.ie, Aoife Martin writes about how Christmas can be a tough time for the LGBTQ+ community as some are forced to hide their true selves.
Trinity professor Ciaran O’Neill says it’s time for Irish universities to address their own dark imperial past as students now seek real change.
While evaluating why Trump remains so popular, one must examine what is on offer from his foes, writes Larry Donnelly.
We must now take the lead in defending a European country in which democracy is under attack, writes Fianna Fáil TD Jim O’Callaghan.
The 2019 Survey of Income and Living Conditions offers an important insight into life in Ireland today.
We must move on from saying ‘we need to do more’ and outline practical solutions to mitigate the secondary impact of the pandemic, writes Dublin-based GP Mark Murphy.
Former Australian rugby international Dan Palmer opens up on his sexuality, noting that Isreal Folau’s homophobic comments spurred him to speak out.
Luke O Callaghan White says China’s leader was being strategic when he stunned the international community recently by declaring ambitious climate action plans.
Author and advocate Cathal O’Reilly has struggled with his own mental health in the past. He shares his thoughts on Level 5 and how to handle it.
In his first column, the former Ireland midfielder gives his predictions on Ancelotti v Klopp and singles out Jayson Molumby for praise.
Ireland needs a new model for forestry that does not damage nature, writes Minister of State for Agriculture Pippa Hackett.
Conan Byrne learned the hard way that giving your opinion in the media isn’t always warmly received.
At times drumming up the publicity needed to generate funds turned out to be harder than the actual mountain-climbing, writes Dermot Behan.
Mary Brosnan, the director of nursing & midwifery, writes: “Babies wait for no one, even in a pandemic they will be born.”
Following the attack on her friend, Tian Yu Lloyd, suggests Irish society takes time to reflect as racist aggression becomes more common through the pandemic.
“Behind every headline, at the heart of the story but not part of the story, are journalists.”
Lise Hand draws parallels between Fianna Fáil past and present: “It was this lethal combination of incoherence and arrogance which did it for the government in 2011.”
Aimée, 32, writes of missing Lidl and walks on Bank Holiday Mondays.
We need to start training as many doctors as we can and that should not be based on the fairness of their skin or their country of origin, but on their skill and hard work, writes Dr Naveed Abbas.
There’s already an active community of homeschoolers in Ireland and getting started is not a difficult process, writes teacher and homeschooler Cliona Brophy.
What we now reap is the harvest of decades of inaction on what voters just six short months ago told us were the major issues affecting our society, writes Dr Anthony O’Connor.
“As a country we must do better,” according to about 150 signatories.
The effects of this isolationist approach will dwarf the impact of the virus itself, writes commercial airline pilot Robert Dagg.
John Hume saw how people from a working class background were locked out of borrowing from banks, writes Gerry Thompson.
The former St Pat’s midfielder insists it’s too soon to be discussing the creation of an All-Ireland domestic league.