You get what you vote for
Irish voters need Irish journalists to tell them what Sinn Fein really is
Policing History
Official Ireland surrenders to Sinn Fein’s history
A festival of losing
Will the Republic of Ireland ever face up to its problems?
The big picture
A story of modern Britain, a moral tale, of venality, hubris and fraud
Is university still worth it?
Rising fees raise questions about the value of some degrees
The shell shock of the arts
How will the art world respond to its narrative shock?
Imaginary friends
The idea of a synthetic companion that knows everything about you goes well beyond friendship
Don’t let it go
Communal singing is good for the soul
Should you really admit to regretting having kids?
Lamenting parenthood creates a psychological trap
Death on demand?
Euthanasia offers only bad choices to the most vulnerable patients
Party in the U.S.S.R.
Shortages, queues and giant slogan-laden banners were the order of the day as the party faithful gathered
The 300 Years’ War
How conflict over land ownership shaped conflict over Ireland
Francis Bacon’s visceral language
Pain and pleasure are never far away in these portraits
