Opinion

Radio review: Michael Sheen, Dylan Thomas and when poetry is like ‘dreaming awake’

Michael Sheen was the guest of Roger McGough on a wonderful Poetry Please on Radio 4

Toto, I’ve got a feeling we’re not in Tyrone any more

In the latest instalment of his weekly diary about his new life in Co Tyrone, Fabien McQuillan finds out there’s no place like home

Unionists have pulled the Stormont brake, but there’s no need for it to create a crisis - The Irish News view

The Windsor Framework brake has been applied for the first time

Is the office Christmas party a thing of the past? - Sophie Clarke

Be more like Denzel, and “leave the party 30 minutes before the devil gets there…”

Patrick Murphy: Bah, humbug – welcome to the world of Ebenezer Stormont

If Dickens were to write a contemporary version of A Christmas Carol, he could set it here in the north, where thousands will be without food, heat or housing this month

Daniel Mulhall: Israel’s decision to shut its Dublin embassy is a bad day for diplomacy

Former ambassador to US says Ireland will need to size up how positions on Israel and Palestine might land in a Trump White House

Draft budget welcome but Stormont still has major task to restore trust - The Irish News view

For too long parties have ducked difficult decisions - it is now time for delivery

Brendan Crossan: Marcus Rashford’s time at Manchester United had expired years ago

Homegrown striker was never good enough to carry the mantle at Old Trafford

Cult Movies: Chang Cheh’s Horrible History collection underlines talents of this godfather of Hong Kong cinema

Ralph sings the praises of this multi-movie mop-up which is released on limited edition Blu-ray this week

The 5 best games from 2024 to feed your console over Christmas

Neil rounds up his five favourite titles from the past 12 months