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Elon Musk – a trillion and one reasons to be a socialist

Jun 23, 2026
By Manus Lenihan It’s not always easy to make sense of what’s going on in the world, but now and then history speaks loudly and makes big, obvious gestures. On 9 June, 27 Belfast families were driven out of their houses in racist riots. That very weekend the richest man

Theory & History

Colonialism, capitalism and the future of the Irish language 

12 May 2026
By Caitríona Ní Chatháin It is fair to say that the Irish language is having a moment. To give some examples: over the past 12 months, content on TikTok in Irish has doubled.1 Meanwhile, Irish language rap duo, Kneecap, with their talent and their vocal anti-imperialism, are inspiring a renewal of interest in learning Irish among young people. In September,

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Reviews & Culture

Review: Obsession directed by Curry Barker

Jun 14, 2026
Reviewed by Jonathan Diebold What if wishes really could come true? And what if the power to make such a wish was granted to a man who, behind his “nice guy” facade, feels a deep sense of entitlement and resentment towards the women in his life? Obsession, directed by 26 year-old Curry Barker and starring a cast of virtually unknown

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