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January
January 2026
Surrealing in the Years
Surrealing in the Years: We're entering a new era of lawlessness. Don't expect much help from our leaders
Paddy Comyn
Road safety: Drivers use Netflix in their cars and we wonder why people are dying on the roads
spending and saving
Money Diaries: Have you made any financial New Year's resolutions? Would you like to keep a diary for us?
Online Safety
Grok nudification scandal: Will Ireland have the courage to challenge the tech oligarchs?
women supporting women
Nollaig na mBan: 'Its modern revival is a celebration of female friendship and connection'
Analysis
Venezuela: There will be few tears for Maduro but Trump’s military gamble risks bloody chaos
Road Safety
Opinion: 2025 was a devastating year on Irish roads. We need a transport system that keeps us safe
resolved
Opinion: New Year's resolutions can be a bit of a faff, but I'm giving them another go this year
Last year
2025
Surrealing in the Years
Surrealing in the Year 2025: Let's hope 2026 is absolutely nothing like that, then
Security
Opinion: Unauthorised drones near Dublin should be a warning. Ireland must strengthen its defences now
cover to cover
Analysis: Ireland is still paying attention to news - just not in the same way we used to
christmas birthdays
Gwen Loughman: My December birthday was a nightmare as a child. Now, I don't mind so much
spending and saving
Money Diaries: An assistant lecturer on €46K living in the Midwest of the country
Defence
Opinion: Europe is tired of Ireland's low defence investment - here's a step towards fixing that
Dogs are for life
Dog behaviourist: If you're thinking about getting a puppy for Christmas, think again
Surrealing in the Years
Carl Kinsella: 'Instead the song took on the characteristics of an English football chant'
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