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Analysis

February
February 2026
lubricating the diplomacy
Going nuclear and the King of Pop: Inside three days of the Munich Security Conference
This weekend News Correspondent Niall O’Connor reported from the Munich Security Conference.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Munich.
15 Feb
7.3k
Analysis
Why is Revolut so interested in the number of Irish social media users getting scammed?
An estimated 80% of payment fraud originates from social media – and banks are often the ones left to foot the bill.
Paul O'Donoghue
15 Feb
14.4k
23
flow
'As good a try as we've ever scored' - Baloucoune's beauty for Ireland
Ireland made 31 passes in 79 seconds for a wonderful eight-phase score.
Murray Kinsella
15 Feb
6.4k
50
Analysis
FAI say they will play Israel - but this Nations League controversy is only just beginning
Ireland’s games with Israel will be played – but we don’t yet know where the games will be.
The 42
12 Feb
8.5k
Analysis
FAI say they will play Israel - but this Nations League controversy is only just beginning
Ireland’s games with Israel will be played – but we don’t yet know where the games will be.
Gavin Cooney
12 Feb
2.3k
13
aerial battle
Analysis: Ireland kept kicking the ball up in the air – but they kept losing the contests
12 Feb
552
0
Winter Olympics
The stars, the stripes and the shut-up brigade: Team USA faces a political storm in Italy
Dispatches from Milan Cortina 2026 where US athletes aren’t shying away from difficult questions.
Sinead O'Carroll
Reports from Milan Cortina 2026
9 Feb
2.3k
1
Analysis
The stars, the stripes and the shut-up brigade: Team USA faces a political storm in Italy
9 Feb
18.4k
42
aerial battle
Ireland kept kicking the ball up in the air. But they kept losing the contests
Andy Farrell’s side got little success from a kicking game that lacked variety.
Murray Kinsella
8 Feb
6.6k
45
Analysis
Ten years young for the Social Democrats — is it becoming a viable alternative for some SF voters?
With the party seeing a boost in the polls questions are being asked if some Sinn Féin voters are migrating to the Soc Dems.
Christina Finn
8 Feb
11.6k
84
platform
POC and Ireland need a smart plan to stymie France's strength
The French transition attack is another major threat for Ireland tomorrow in Paris.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Paris
4 Feb
2.6k
6
RELATED
Ireland in Paris: The misery years
4 Feb
Andy Farrell will be happy for people to write off this Ireland team
4 Feb
A combined Six Nations 'Best XV' before championship kick-off
4 Feb
Opinion
Ireland’s questionable relationship with social media giants and scam ads
A recent report showed that Facebook parent company Meta estimated it would make 10% of its revenue from scam ads and banned goods.
Paul O'Donoghue
2 Feb
8.8k
January
January 2026
Analysis
The view from Palestine: Is Trump's plan a runner?
Hana Salah
Palestinian journalist
31 Jan
7.1k
42
The Morning Lead
Garda sources say they are limited in what they can do to stop scramblers
Garda sources say a commitment from government to bring in new regulations misses the key issue.
Niall O'Connor
29 Jan
21.0k
Analysis
Why was a seven-year case brought against five gardaí over road traffic tickets?
12 jurors cleared the gardaí today in a dramatic not guilty verdict at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court.
Niall O'Connor
26 Jan
36.8k
control
Munster's inability to hold momentum costs them against Castres
Clayton McMillan’s side twice got into the lead but quickly gave it up.
Murray Kinsella
19 Jan
2.3k
9
Analysis
With Penneys struggling to grow, why is its parent company thinking of separating it?
Despite delivering most of the group’s profits, the fast-fashion giant no longer fits neatly inside its food-focused parent.
Paul O'Donoghue
18 Jan
45.8k
29
Numbers Down
Leinster D conceding more but scramble key against La Rochelle
Jacques Nienaber’s charges never gave up on seemingly lost causes.
Murray Kinsella
13 Jan
2.3k
17
Analysis
Venezuela: There will be few tears for Maduro but Trump’s military gamble risks bloody chaos
Hannah McCarthy
3 Jan
15.1k
78
Last year
2025
Analysis
Will Jim Gavin mess be a 'felony' for Micheál Martin or will he be saved by the 'lickarses'?
Who wants a heave before Christmas? No one in Fianna Fáil, apparently.
Christina Finn
17 Dec 2025
19.8k
79
RELATED
Martin mounts mid-morning radio blitz in hopes of drawing line under Gavin affair
17 Dec 2025
Fianna Fáil report on Jim Gavin's disastrous €400k candidacy shows Taoiseach told him to withdraw
16 Dec 2025
D-Day in FF: Martin 'absolutely' confident in leadership as TDs to set eyes on Jim Gavin report
16 Dec 2025
Analysis
Ireland's true housing disaster emerges - renting into old age
The pension system works on the assumption that people have little ongoing housing costs by the time they retire. If that no longer holds true, it’s a major worry.
Paul O'Donoghue
14 Dec 2025
34.1k
Analysis
Why headlines of Irish household wealth ‘doubling' don’t tell the full story
If you were surprised at those headlines during the week and were looking for a simple answer … well, there is one.
Paul O'Donoghue
7 Dec 2025
13.7k
The Morning Lead
Ireland has 'struck oil' with corporation tax, but should learn from the UK about how to use it
The State can save or spend the ‘windfall’ taxes it’s received in recent years – but what should it do?
30 Nov 2025
21.5k
79
spendy
Motoring: You're right, cars ARE way more expensive than they used to be
Paddy Comyn
29 Nov 2025
12.6k
52
Analysis
As government toughens on immigration, will it relax rules on workers' kids coming here?
Eimer McAuley
24 Nov 2025
15.3k
Analysis
Why is private investing so complicated in Ireland?
The vast majority of Irish people don’t invest at all, outside of their home or pension – and there’s an Irish-specific reason many don’t.
Paul O'Donoghue
23 Nov 2025
21.3k
31
Kicking
Cross kicks, hang time, a spiral bomb, and Ireland's clinical scores
Ireland controlled their game against the Wallabies with clever use of the boot.
Murray Kinsella
18 Nov 2025
2.8k
2
Analysis
'Prudent Paschal' was the hand on the tiller in this coalition, which might crack with his exit
Donohoe was described as the “problem solver” who often used back channels between the two coalition parties to get things over the line.
Christina Finn
18 Nov 2025
12.7k
43
Analysis
Why Ireland's most toothless housing crisis measure is finally getting an overhaul
Could we finally be doing something nationally about dereliction?
Paul O'Donoghue
16 Nov 2025
22.0k
31
Political Analysis
Marion McKeone: Pelosi's exit marks loss of a leader for Democrats and of a bogeyman for Republicans
Marion McKeone
14 Nov 2025
5.8k
8
Analysis
The Irish government still has no idea how it will fix the rent crisis
The country has set targets when it comes to the delivery of housing, but we haven’t defined the result we want. What does success mean?
Paul O'Donoghue
9 Nov 2025
23.6k
139
US politics
Larry Donnelly: The Democrats got the big win they needed - now they need to unite
Larry Donnelly
5 Nov 2025
5.8k
37
Diet
Doctor: What does the science say about the modern obsession with protein?
Dr Catherine Conlon
3 Nov 2025
12.4k
Analysis
Ireland’s minimum wage will rise above €14 per hour - will this cause inflation?
A rise in the minimum wage could ruffle prices, but the effect is likely smaller than you think.
Paul O'Donoghue
2 Nov 2025
26.0k
Ireland WNT
Three things Ireland got right in their Nations League playoff success
Carla Ward’s side promoted back to League A after downing Belgium.
Emma Duffy
30 Oct 2025
1.2k
0
Analysis
Dumb move on mortgage interest relief shows how hard it is to stop ‘temporary’ spending
Paul O'Donoghue
26 Oct 2025
29.4k
12
Analysis
Larry Donnelly: Online engagement and a united left transformed Catherine Connolly's Áras chances
Larry Donnelly
25 Oct 2025
7.5k
52
Analysis
How McMillan's Munster took Leinster apart at Croke Park
Jack Crowley’s kicking variety put Leinster under pressure repeatedly.
Murray Kinsella
21 Oct 2025
6.2k
9
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PodcastThe Candidate
Can Heather catch Catherine?
37m
Aras 2025
Analysis: A sizeable chunk of people are planning to spoil their vote or to stay away altogether
In a poll published today, 18% said they would spoil their vote or not vote at all.
Rónán Duffy
16 Oct 2025
21.2k
111
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