The Latest Breaking News from Fintan OToole

A united Ireland referendum must not be ‘another Brexit’, analysts say

Two leading journalists from both sides of the border warn against another ‘vague, thumbs up-thumbs down’ vote

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2025

Trump v. Europe: A love-hate story

Trump's trade war with Europe is petty, vindictive and dumb. News flash! But it's not strategic — it's personal

Salon · Apr 6, 2025

Tuesday briefing: Why Ireland bucked the trend for punishing incumbent governments

In today’s newsletter: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil look set to retain power after the general election – how have two main, centre-right parties avoided the kicking seen elsewhere?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2024

Hollywood legend Tom Hanks set to attend Dublin book festival next month

The two-time Oscar winner will speak at the Dalkey Film Festival on June 16th

Irish Mirror · May 1, 2023

GOP has a plan: Next time coup better

Trump's not going to jail and major Republicans have faced no consequences. They'll absolutely try it again

Salon · Jan 19, 2023

Holiday books: Nonfiction

“Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman,” edited by Alan Taylor. (Henry Holt, $32.)

Tribune News Service · Dec 7, 2022

Ireland has raked in billions from tech giants. But what if the golden goose flies the nest?

The republic’s welcoming corporate tax policy has been a success, but it depends heavily on just a few big names

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2022

Queen Elizabeth remembered in Ireland for historic reconciliation

Expression of sympathy in Ireland demonstrates how Elizabeth achieved healing in the fraught history of both countries.

Al Jazeera · Sep 9, 2022

Fintan O'Toole on Ireland's reinvention

Talking to the author of "We Don't Know Ourselves" about the contradictions of Irish identity, past and present

Salon · Mar 17, 2022

Review: 'We Don't Know Ourselves,' by Fintan O'Toole

An Irish journalist plumbs the depths of modern Irish society, from its all-powerful priests to its corrupt politicians.

Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2022