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# Analysis

Last week
14th July 2024 - 27th July 2024
SF immigration policy will soon be pinned to the mast as McDonald denies any pivot to the right
This month
July 2024
How Jamie Osborne recovered from tough start on encouraging Ireland debut
Ireland showed they can cut the Boks but they've got to be sharper
Ireland’s attack was a mixed bag in the first Test but Andy Farrell’s men showed some class.
Why Ireland will feel the three Springboks tries were avoidable
The South Africans seemed to stun Andy Farrell’s side with their beautiful opening score.
Emma DeSouza: Brighter times could be ahead for Northern Ireland under Labour
Emma DeSouza
How the UK general election could mean big changes for Northern Irish politics
Sinn Féin will be hoping to maintain its seven seats, while the DUP faces a real battle in some constituencies.
Alliance is in contention in three constituencies but could come away empty handed.
The TUV could split the Unionist vote in some areas.
Five decisions key to Mert Gunok's wonder save for Turkey
Former League of Ireland goalkeeper Barry Murphy breaks down just why it was so special and the moment of Euro 2024 so far.
Last month
June 2024
Armagh emotion, Roscommon 'horror show' and preliminary quarter-final future
McGrath gets thumbs up from Fine Gaelers, but surprise expressed on Chambers' leap to finance
Surging prices are a reminder the Central Bank was never trying to make housing more affordable
What will Eamon Ryan's legacy be?
Here’s how much extra tax Irish workers will have to pay to keep the state pension at 66
They don't all want to hear it but a Labour-SocDems-Greens alliance might help them get into Govt
Ireland elected over 180 Independents: we analysed who they are and what it means
Valerie Flynn and Alessia Micalizzi crunch the numbers to discover who exactly we voted into local councils.
Our data shows over a third of elected Independents romped home on the first count.
Not that much has changed: 3/4 of Independents returned in this election were sitting councillors.
How Ulster tried to expose Leinster but got stung on the counter
John Cooney’s contestable kicking caused stress but Ulster didn’t quite get the rewards.
Five key takeaways on what went wrong for Sinn Féin and what it needs to do to up its game
The party needs to spell out clearly what alternative it is offering the electorate.
A bad day for Sinn Féin in Mary Lou's backyard, as far right and government make gains
These are the key stats to help you understand who's winning and losing in the local elections
Elections 2024: The seeds of an Irish 'Stop the Steal' campaign are being sown
Ciarán O’Connor
New savings plans are essentially offering Irish consumers free money - but will they take it?
RFK Jr is demanding a place on stage alongside Trump and Biden - he may have a point
Larry Donnelly
May
May 2024
The confusing rugby law hack that may soon be totally outlawed
Leinster and Toulouse both tried playing the scrum-half’s arm in the Champions Cup final.
‘Over €100,000 per home’ estimate tries to put a figure on the cost of Ireland’s urban sprawl
Baird backed at lineout as Leinster look for major 6/2 impact
A case for the defence: How teams score tries against Toulouse and Leinster
Ireland is not a country where house prices are meant to fall
Welfare cuts impacting Ukrainian mothers and elderly done under Govt's guise of 'equality'
'He anticipates play really well. He’s got a good eye for the game'
Munster find their ruthless edge in attack at the right time
Graham Rowntree’s side have taken their chances in the last couple of games.
Barriers, legal threats and 'Team Ireland': The Government’s new approach to asylum seekers
Caelan Doris leading by example across Leinster's Champions Cup run
Gone in 19 seconds: Toulouse's turnover attack is their superpower
April
April 2024
Madrid weave their unique magic as Tuchel makes mockery of decision to replace him
Bayern Munich and Real Madrid shared the honours in a pulsating first leg.
Arsenal too predictable and cautious in painfully tame European exit
Arteta’s approach has taken Arsenal to their highest level in more than a decade – but based on tonight, it won’t bring them further without major change.
Jordie Barrett will add power and skill to Leinster backline
Tadhg Furlong looked back to his best in dominant display against La Rochelle
Ireland's biggest private landlord brands its €1,800 average rents 'undervalued'
What next for Caoimhín Kelleher?
Prostate cancer cases to double worldwide by 2040, new research suggests
'You know he's going to try get his arms free, he's going to step and move'
Jordan Larmour looked sharp at fullback during Leinster’s impressive defeat of the Bulls.