Opinion

Brónagh Diamond: Want to lose the January blues? It helps to have an attitude of gratitude

Think of three things you’re thankful for and see if it has improved your mindset – you can thank me later

Newton Emerson: Integration, immigration and lobster liberation – the week that was in the news

Our Saturday columnist offers his inimitable take on the week’s headlines

Patrick Murphy: Your government is a party to terrorism, Mr Benn. Instead of appealing the Sean Brown ruling, just do the decent thing and resign

In this part of the world we are well used to the cover-up of murder and a diet of meaningless words

Criminal conviction demonstrates Donald Trump’s utter unsuitability for highest office - The Irish News view

Next four years will provide the greatest test of how much damage has been done to the system of checks and balances put in place by America’s founding fathers

Rescued from the M1 by my knight in a white truck and shiny hi-viz armour

In which our hero, Fabien McQuillan, is swept to safety from a breakdown on the M1

The best alcohol-free beers and wine for Dry January

Find out how we ranked a 0:0 labelled beer, cider, wine, stout and bubbles

Subscriber exclusive: Alex Kane answers your questions on a united Ireland, his political hero and whether our politicians can improve things

As an exclusive perk, Irish News subscribers asked questions of our columnist Alex Kane

We desperately need a health service that actually works - The Irish News view

We desperately need a health service that actually works

Brendan Crossan: Football management a mug’s game as Roy Keane ploughs the punditry and podcast world

Assisting Martin O’Neill with Ireland ‘one of the highlights of Keane’s life’

Neil Loughran: Time for talking only just beginning, but court of public opinion will continue to shift on new rules

Supporters chomping at the bit to see latest step in Gaelic football’s evolution