At a funny stage of his life
Dara O'Briain talks to
Shane Hegarty about his 'lone wolf' career, the
corporate comedy scene - and how he dislikes print interviews
because he doesn't get the last laugh. p
It's that inner poltergeist again
GIVE ME A BREAK: In the midst of psychological meltdown, there are ways of spending €4,000 a week that start to make a strange kind of sense, writes Kate Homquist . p
Taking Root on gallery walls
Between the hectic rush of exhibitions in New York and Dublin's
Hugh Lane gallery, painter Ruth Root explains how vital isolation
has become to her while making her new work.
Belinda McKeon writes. p
CON TEXT: OBAMACAN
What is it?: Obamacans are the new army of American voters rising up in support of Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama. They are riding on a tide of enthusiasm for Obama. p
Reviews
Irish Times writers give their views. p




