Opinion

Leona O’Neill: I’m a member of a secret society – the early Christmassers

More than ever, we need light in our lives and putting up the Christmas tree in November provides my beauty in the chaos

David McCann: New Irish government can show ambition with all-island agenda

The success of the Shared Island Unit highlights that when the Irish government sets its mind to it, it can achieve real and substantial results

Pensioners left out in the cold by insufficient and delayed winter payment - The Irish News view

Irish News view on the £100 one-off payment for pensioners

Brian Feeney: What is it with unionists and northern Cyprus?

Unionists identify with Turkish Cypriots and would love Britain to defend them as rigorously as Turkey

Running from Office is 2024′s best political book

Former Irish cabinet minister Eoghan Murphy shares his honest reflections about his time in public office in Running from Office - Confessions of Ambition and Failure in politics. It's the best politics book of the year, says Tom Kelly

Labour’s budget backlash: Tax hikes spark existential opposition from farmers and warnings from retailers - The Irish News view

Inheritance tax changes threaten family farms

Kenny Archer: Brian Fenton’s desire to be better made him an all-time great

Twice Footballer of the Year, Dublin star Brian Fenton has retired from inter-county football

Mary Kelly: When the ‘Rose of Tralee for mammies’ defined Ireland’s view of women

Documentary of Housewife of the Year competition recalls narrow society that expected women to have only one role

Tom Collins: Trump represents a clear threat to Ukraine’s freedom

We know from history that appeasement does not work and bullies like Putin must be confronted

Collaboration – why all the song and dance?

For collaboration to succeed people need to consider their goals, barriers, and interests