A small town in Co Kerry and a formula for rejuvenating rural Ireland - David McWilliams

A town is a highly sensitive ecosystem of shops, bars, cafes, restaurants, residents, local leaders, workers, professionals, schools, churches, sports clubs – something we call community

One sector of Ireland endures housing as a crippling monthly cost while another enjoys it as an appreciating asset - David McWilliams

When it comes to housing, the world of Bertie Ahern compared with that of Simon Harris are radically different

A successful, prosperous Gaza is possible. Here is a model - David McWilliams

Despite the devastation, the cost of rebuilding Gaza would be a drop in the ocean for Europe

An entitled minority are giving two fingers to the rest in Ireland’s housing crisis - David McWilliams

Nimbyism is blocking homes being built. It has to stop

Ireland needs a dose of ‘Protestant pragmatism’, where power is delegated to the people - David McWilliams

The biggest challenge facing Ireland in the decades ahead will be the North. We can learn lessons from the Swiss

Inheritance makes inequality permanent and favours children of the rich - David McWilliams

Political centre must offer something to those who cherish liberal values, openness, tolerance and decency

We are witnessing the death throes of RTÉ. I say this with a heavy heart - David McWilliams

Spend some time with younger people and evidence of the dopamine culture of scrolling, swiping and clicking is everywhere

Is it any wonder that Ireland’s public transport is among the worst in Europe? - David McWilliams

Ireland’s hyper-local political system will always impede rather than advance national development

Ireland needs to be more like Ryanair and less like Irish Rail - David McWilliams

Irish people in some sectors are playing at the top of their game. In other areas, we can’t even get the basics right

Climate change is a threat. Fanaticism is a bigger one - David McWilliams

For years, economic historians looked at the wars of the 17th century through the lens of statehood, conquest and religious fervour. But there is a different story told by climatologists