Opinion

Wishing for a happy and peaceful Christmas here and around the world - The Irish News view

In Gaza, a happy Christmas would be an end to the killing which has seen more than 45,000 recorded deaths in just over a year

Tom Collins: We got the pope we needed at the time we needed it

In this Jubilee year, Pope Francis opens the door to saints and sinners

The 2024 Caksy Awards: Cork win Baby Reindeer award while Jim Gavin takes the Susie Dent gong

In a light-hearted look back at the year just gone, Cahair O’Kane hands out the awards...

Joe Kennedy has left a lasting business legacy for Northern Ireland

As his tenure as US special envoy for economic affairs closes, Invest NI’s director of trade & investment Anne Beggs shares an insight into Joe Kennedy III’s catalytic impact on businesses right across Northern Ireland and laying the foundations for a legacy of growth opportunities

Making Tax Digital for income tax self assessment

Experts from AAB answer readers’ tax questions each week

Micheál Martin must seize chance to prioritise unity debate - The Irish News view

Michéal Martin must seize chance to prioritise unity debate - The Irish News view

Tom Kelly: Labour needs some big wins in New Year to shed Scrooge image

As witnessed under the Tories, when public confidence ebbs away, it can become a political tsunami

Noel Doran: I will not easily forget my telephone calls with Dolours Price

Former Irish News editor recalls how interview with Gerry Adams sparked what turned out to be a consequential contact from the late Dolours Price

Deirdre Heenan: A little less conversation and a little more action in 2025, please Stormont

Given its lack of delivery and battered reputation, Stormont’s credibility and relevance is on the line

Why I won’t be going back to the Abbey Centre, and other Christmas tales - Anne Hailes

Take time to make laughter this Christmas - but just don’t expect to find a shopping trolley at the Abbey Centre