Niall Stokes

Niall Stokes

Articles by niall

Sinead O'Connor: Remembering "one of our ultimate musical icons" on the first anniversary of her death
  • Music
  • 26 Jul 24

Sinead O'Connor: Remembering "one of our ultimate musical icons" on the first anniversary of her death

We Must End Violence Against Women – And Beat Donald Trump
  • Opinion
  • 10 Jul 24

We Must End Violence Against Women – And Beat Donald Trump

On this day in 1995: Rory Gallagher died, aged 47
  • Music
  • 14 Jun 24

On this day in 1995: Rory Gallagher died, aged 47

Donald Trump is guilty: A moment of vindication in what may be a horribly consequential year
  • Opinion
  • 07 Jun 24

Donald Trump is guilty: A moment of vindication in what may be a horribly consequential year

We Must Increase The Pressure On Israel Not to Commit Further War Crimes
  • Opinion
  • 10 May 24

We Must Increase The Pressure On Israel Not to Commit Further War Crimes

Genocide in Gaza: "Joe Biden has lost all claims to being Irish. We should let him know"
  • Opinion
  • 11 Apr 24

Genocide in Gaza: "Joe Biden has lost all claims to being Irish. We should let him know"

On this day in 1965: Bob Dylan 'went electric' with <i>Bringing It All Back Home</i>
  • Music
  • 22 Mar 24

On this day in 1965: Bob Dylan 'went electric' with Bringing It All Back Home

Irish artists taking a stand for Gaza: We need to keep the pressure on
  • Opinion
  • 19 Mar 24

Irish artists taking a stand for Gaza: We need to keep the pressure on

Charlie Bird: Revisiting his final Hot Press interview – "I took a conscious decision not to hide from what was happening to me"
  • Music
  • 12 Mar 24

Charlie Bird: Revisiting his final Hot Press interview – "I took a conscious decision not to hide from what was happening to me"

On this day in 1945: Bob Marley was born
  • Music
  • 06 Feb 24

On this day in 1945: Bob Marley was born

2024: Gaza, Elections and Tech Giants – Can We Crawl Back from the Edge of the Abyss?
  • Opinion
  • 25 Jan 24

2024: Gaza, Elections and Tech Giants – Can We Crawl Back from the Edge of the Abyss?

Loss and war in 2023: Hope is hard to find amid the rubble – but we must try
  • Opinion
  • 15 Dec 23

Loss and war in 2023: Hope is hard to find amid the rubble – but we must try

The Pogues: Music driven by a fierce sense of Irishness – and on the side of compassion
  • Opinion
  • 30 Nov 23

The Pogues: Music driven by a fierce sense of Irishness – and on the side of compassion

Israel and Gaza: Religious Extremism Is Always Wrong
  • Opinion
  • 27 Oct 23

Israel and Gaza: Religious Extremism Is Always Wrong

The Far Right & the Challenge to Democracy: "The left has the potential to render the grisly protagonists of the far right redundant"
  • Opinion
  • 02 Oct 23

The Far Right & the Challenge to Democracy: "The left has the potential to render the grisly protagonists of the far right redundant"

Student Special: "We need, collectively, to learn to listen again – and college is a very good place to start"
  • Opinion
  • 11 Sep 23

Student Special: "We need, collectively, to learn to listen again – and college is a very good place to start"

Review: Imelda May Triumphant in Mother of All The Behans
  • Culture
  • 17 Aug 23

Review: Imelda May Triumphant in Mother of All The Behans

Sinead O'Connor 1966-2023
  • Opinion
  • 08 Aug 23

Sinead O'Connor 1966-2023

Sinéad O'Connor: Revisiting her powerful post-SNL interview with <i>Hot Press</i>
  • Music
  • 27 Jul 23

Sinéad O'Connor: Revisiting her powerful post-SNL interview with Hot Press

RTÉ: Where Do We Go From Here?
  • Opinion
  • 07 Jul 23

RTÉ: Where Do We Go From Here?

Ukraine and Beyond: There Are Dangerous Forces At Work In The World
  • Opinion
  • 09 Jun 23

Ukraine and Beyond: There Are Dangerous Forces At Work In The World

Coronation: Will The Chickens Ever Come Home To Roost?
  • Opinion
  • 12 May 23

Coronation: Will The Chickens Ever Come Home To Roost?

On this day in 1982: Rory Gallagher released <i>Jinx</i>
  • Music
  • 02 May 23

On this day in 1982: Rory Gallagher released Jinx

Reflecting on the Good Friday Agreement: "We need to decide collectively, we will never countenance a return to that grisly hell-on-earth. Then the hard work will begin"
  • Opinion
  • 14 Apr 23

Reflecting on the Good Friday Agreement: "We need to decide collectively, we will never countenance a return to that grisly hell-on-earth. Then the hard work will begin"

Loading