Voices

Larry Donnelly
Larry Donnelly: It appears Trump is starting as he means to go on
Larry Donnelly
Louise
Opinion: When in the grip of anorexia, New Year's resolutions were huge for me — not anymore
Louise
Saoirse Brady
Opinion: The next government needs to adopt a new approach to the criminal justice system
Saoirse Brady
Elizabeth Rymut
Opinion: Can native woodland flourish without farmers? They also deserve a just transition
Elizabeth Rymut
Pádraic Fogarty
Opinion: Ireland will not move on climate until we have a truly democratic process
Pádraic Fogarty
Peter Flanagan
Peter Flanagan: Kas in Turkey is unspoilt, culturally rich and affordable
Peter Flanagan
Grainne McKenna & Dr Sheila Garrity
Opinion: When it comes to early years education, we're waiting for the Donogh O’Malley moment
Grainne McKenna & Dr Sheila Garrity
Rosaleen McDonagh
Opinion: Now is the time for action on disability, not talking
Rosaleen McDonagh
Niamh O'Reilly
Opinion: When it comes to modern motherhood, aren’t we all a little bit of a Nightbitch?
Niamh O'Reilly
Ralph Benson
Financial analyst: Five ways your finances could change in 2025
Ralph Benson
The Journal reader
Money Diaries: Have you made any financial New Year's resolutions? Would you like to keep a diary for us?
The Journal reader
Karol Balfe
The world in 2025: Six actions global leaders can take to build a fairer and better planet
Karol Balfe
Larry Donnelly
Larry Donnelly: Cuts, crisps and pints - my controversial Irish preferences
Larry Donnelly
Florence Bray
Opinion: Hypnosis can help with mental hygiene, to clear out negative habits
Florence Bray
Felix M. Larkin
The Freeman’s Journal, 1763–1924: ‘A Great Daily Organ’
Felix M. Larkin
Peter Flanagan
Opinion: As an Irish people pleaser, setting boundaries and saying 'no' is a right challenge
Peter Flanagan
Finian Murphy
Reflecting on Ireland in 2024: Assessing the state of the nation
Finian Murphy
Polina Bashkina
On a Kyiv-bound train: 'For the first time in three years, I feel there is no way out'
Polina Bashkina
Aibhlin O'Leary
Still Adrift: A decade of failed promises to protect migrant children
Aibhlin O'Leary
Bobby McDonagh
Bobby McDonagh: We should remember the abducted Ukrainian children at Christmas
Bobby McDonagh
Alex Petit
Christmas Fare: Some seasonal recipes for you to try over the holidays
Alex Petit
Niamh O'Reilly
Niamh O'Reilly: Some fun Christmas things to do before you tackle that turkey
Niamh O'Reilly
Suzi Walsh
Most searched questions: What dog owners want to know about their pets this Christmas
Suzi Walsh
Michael Ledden & Kathryn Ledden
Opinion: We should try to reduce the harm caused by Christmas excess as much as possible
Michael Ledden & Kathryn Ledden
Larry Donnelly
Larry Donnelly: Who were the 2024 political winners and losers here and in the US?
Larry Donnelly
Tom Clonan
Ukraine, Gaza, Syria: What will Trump do with the conflicts linking Russia, Iran and Israel?
Tom Clonan
Rachel Morrogh
Opinion: Gisele Pelicot's bravery reminds us to stand in solidarity with all victims of rape
Rachel Morrogh
Louay Tajiddin
Life under conflict: The struggle for water in Northwest Syria
Louay Tajiddin
Niamh O'Reilly
Opinion: I've had a hard look at my drinking, and I'm having a sober curious Christmas
Niamh O'Reilly
Bobby McDonagh
Opinion: Ireland should remain calm about the closure of the Israeli Embassy
Bobby McDonagh
Derval McDonagh
Opinion: Our rules around seclusion and restraint in schools are failing children
Derval McDonagh
Roman-Gabriel Olar
Romanian vote: Can democracy be saved by cancelling an election?
Roman-Gabriel Olar
Simon Tierney
Opinion: We can no longer sit back and let the Saudi regime legitimise itself through sports
Simon Tierney
Dr Niav Gallagher
The history of Christmas in Ireland: Switzer’s, pantos and crane for dinner
Dr Niav Gallagher
Barry Andrews
Syria at a crossroads: Why we can’t let Syria become another forgotten crisis
Barry Andrews
Niamh O'Reilly
Opinion: Has cinema etiquette gone out the window?
Niamh O'Reilly
Lynn Boylan
Lynn Boylan: The EU must do better on toxic chemicals in toys
Lynn Boylan
Margaret Lynch
Parenting: Looking forward to Christmas? No, me neither
Margaret Lynch
The Journal reader
Money Diaries: How is your budget looking this Christmas? Would you like to keep a diary for us?
The Journal reader
John O'Brien
Law and order in Ireland: 'Our new government must now avoid policing by press release'
John O'Brien