Sunday 9 May, 2021
The great political challenge of the pandemic is fixing workplaces to be better than they are, writes Michael Taft.
The Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East describes the highs and worrying lows of life as a woman in Irish politics.
Our columnist takes a look at the first stages of the Biden and Harris administration.
US scholars analyse the guilty verdicts handed down to former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the 2020 murder of George Floyd.
The Fine Gael TD and lawyer says lack of social supports during Covid means many relationships are feeling the pressure.
Our columnist shares her love of the cinema and laments the impact of lockdown and streaming on the whole experience
Johnny Moran of Trauma Response Network Ireland outlines the key signs of trauma burnout in essential workers.
On International Transgender Day of Visibility, our columnist highlights how vital that increased visibility is for trans kids.
Pastry chef Shane Smith shares some delicious sweet recipes ahead of Easter weekend.
Political commentator Dermot Ryan says the Green Party has been distracted by petty internal squabbling this week, at a critical time in its history.
Caitlin Lopes, pastry chef at the Grand Central Hotel in Belfast shares some delicious sweet treat recipes.
UNICEF’s Ettie Higgins and Claire McKeever share the stories of many refugees displaced by the war in Syria, ten years on.
Our reader shares two terrifying experiences walking home in Dublin and London and asks if we are doing enough to free women from this fear.
Johnny Ward sets the scene ahead of a Festival like no other.
In the week when we celebrated International Women’s Day, the Social Democrats TD says we should settle for nothing less than equal pay for equal work.
Amid vaccine optimism, Biden’s tone of caution is not mirrored by the actions of a number of state governors, writes Larry Donnelly.
Ahead of International Women’s Day, Kathy Scott of the Trailblazery walks the road with Irish women and celebrates their spirit.
A private charity with Catholic values should not be given ownership of a State-funded maternity hospital, writes Dr Peter Boylan.
This country has a long history of treating pregnant women and girls appallingly; the pandemic should not be an excuse to continue to do the same, writes Seána Glennon.
Professor Sam McConkey outlines ways to make Ireland a world leader in the Zero Covid approach to this pandemic.
Two decades on from a landmark case in Britain, discrimination is still an everyday experience for Travellers, writes legal affairs journalist CJ McKinney.
The trainer has put so many jobs at risk, if not the sport’s future funding, writes Johnny Ward.
Misinformation is now local, global and transnational all at the same time, writes Shane Creevy.
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.
