The political sorcery of 'harmless buffoon' Sir John Harington The poet, inventor and wannabe statesman played a secret role in controversial 1599 peace talks between Irish and English forces History • 05 Jun
The political sorcery of 'harmless buffoon' Sir John Harington The poet, inventor and wannabe statesman played a secret role in controversial 1599 peace talks between Irish and English forces History • 05 Jun
Why do we like beating the English so much in sport? The sporting rivalry between the two nations began with rifle competitions and now extends to every sport imaginable Sport • 30 Jan
Why do we like beating the English so much in sport? The sporting rivalry between the two nations began with rifle competitions and now extends to every sport imaginable Sport • 30 Jan
Anybody but England: why we find it hard to shout for the English There are a myriad of reasons from disidentification to marginalisation why so many of us want to see England lose on Sunday Sport • 12 Jul 24
Anybody but England: why we find it hard to shout for the English There are a myriad of reasons from disidentification to marginalisation why so many of us want to see England lose on Sunday Sport • 12 Jul 24
How Shane MacGowan's schooldays in England shaped his identity The singer defined himself against everything the rigid and class-ridden English private school system he experienced stood for Shane MacGowan • 08 Dec 23
How Shane MacGowan's schooldays in England shaped his identity The singer defined himself against everything the rigid and class-ridden English private school system he experienced stood for Shane MacGowan • 08 Dec 23
How Henry VIII's colourful love life caused a succession mess The English king's controversial reign disrupted tradition, caused insecurity and triggered a massive succession crisis History • 04 Aug 22
How Henry VIII's colourful love life caused a succession mess The English king's controversial reign disrupted tradition, caused insecurity and triggered a massive succession crisis History • 04 Aug 22
Is England's World Cup progress a dilemma for Irish fans? Those who find rooting for their "old enemy" distasteful may cheer for their opponents, but this dilemma doesn't apply to all football people Football fans • 11 Jul 18
Is England's World Cup progress a dilemma for Irish fans? Those who find rooting for their "old enemy" distasteful may cheer for their opponents, but this dilemma doesn't apply to all football people Football fans • 11 Jul 18
