Cancer is the leading cause of death in Ireland, so how the country performs on every aspect of the disease, from prevention and screening to treatment and survivorship, is of critical importance. Each diagnosis is a personal story for the one in every two people who will develop cancer in their lifetime, but population-wide analysis … Read more
The head of astrophysics at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, Dunsink Observatory, chats to Mary McCarthy about the US space agency, rugby, and hundred-year solar storms Peter Gallagher at Dunsink Observatory In conversation with Mary McCarthy Today at 06:30 My dad was a service engineer and mum stayed at home. Their ambition was for … Read more
Eoghan Ó Conghaile is walking across the quad at Queen’s University Belfast with a big smile on his face. Pink magnolia blossoms are in full bloom in a corner of the quiet courtyard where the sun has come out on a Thursday afternoon. Ó Conghaile greets The Irish Times and points to his phone showing … Read more
Berries and citrus fruits tend to be rich in the mood-boosting flavonoids. Photo: Getty If the long-awaited spring sunshine is not enough to boost your mood then adding berries, apples and citrus fruits to your diet could provide the lift needed after weeks of dreary weather. Yet more research has emerged showing how eating certain … Read more
Seamus Heaney’s collection North turns 50 next month, but does it still have relevance for today’s readers and critics? In advance of a major conference to mark the milestone at Queen‘s University Belfast, Stephen O’Neill reassesses the controversial anthology Looking back on his career with Dennis O’Driscoll in Stepping Stones (2008), Seamus Heaney claimed that … Read more
Expat in Australia says mining has become a ‘life-changing option’ for young Irish women Caithlín Hughes says she never wanted to leave Ireland but is earning much more in Australia When Caithlín Hughes shared a TikTok video of her working day aboard a dump truck, she was flooded with messages from young people keen to … Read more
Almost two-thirds of the adult population of Northern Ireland has experienced at least one traumatic childhood event, according to a groundbreaking report published on Thursday. The study found that 60 per cent of adults reported at least one adverse childhood experience (Ace) and 17.6 per cent experienced four or more, a critical threshold which is … Read more
A Farewell to a Master Craftsman: Remembering Michael Longley Acclaimed Irish poet Michael Longley, whose words resonated with generations across the world, has passed away at the age of 85. His passing, following complications from a hip operation, marks the loss of a literary giant whose work explored the intricate tapestry of Irish landscape, history, … Read more
Sunlight was emerging through the clouds on St Brigid’s Day, marking the Celtic start of spring, as they came to honour a poet of the natural world. Up to 300 mourners packed into a Belfast church on Saturday afternoon to pay their respects to Michael Longley, whose poetic eloquence was also inspired by the classics … Read more