When 28 people died in an Israeli massacre at Qana, Lebanon, the Derry Anti-War Coalition occupied Derry's Raytheon Plant. Eamon McCann reports on their visit to Qana.

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Weeks of blind terror for the nation’s Leaving Cert students finally came to a halt on D-day, as those envelopes were opened...

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Contrary to anti-immigrant mythology, England’s Browns, Smiths and Taylors still outnumber the Singhs, Hussains and Ali’s.

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The Leaving Cert results are out, and college offers have been made. But is it not time to reform a system that rewards rote learning over critical thinking?

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New research suggests cannabis is five times more damaging than cigarettes and can increase the risk of psychotic illness. But not everyone’s convinced.

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Faced with the demolition of their favourite watering hole, patrons of Belfast’s Rotterdam bar launched a campaign to save the historic venue.

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Award-winning Kiwi journalist Garth Cartwright has produced a vivid insight into Romany musical history and culture.

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In which HP’s ongoing Out A Tout campaign produces some interesting results.

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There are few, if any, people who remain unconvinced that Joe O’Reilly was responsible for the brutal murder of his wife Rachel.

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Two of Ireland’s finest bands, with apparently nothing in common, have come together to demonstrate the endless possibilities music has to offer.

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And we're not talking about Joe O'Reilly.

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Last year’s bumper harvest of Afghan opium is about to hit our shores. Meanwhile, cocaine’s popularity in Ireland rises to unprecedented levels.

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To mark the 30th Anniversary of the launch of Hot Press, this issue comes with a free reprint of selected material taken from the magazine's first six months in 1977. It offers a unique insight into what was a seminal moment for Irish music and culture.

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In recent weeks, we have been subjected to a slew of new headlines announcing the alleged dangers of cannabis. But this is just blatant scare-mongering...

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Whinging Streisand fans got what they deserved. They should’ve saved their squids for Joan As Policewoman in Letterkenny.

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Northern Ireland’s rock scene is bursting at the seams with great new talent. Plus, why commentators are attempting to re-write history on Iraq.

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There’s just too many Wangs in the world, according to the Chinese Government. But first, conclusive proof that the war on Iraq was launched on a lie.

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Would illegal Roma immigrants be treated differently if they were Nigerian or Somali? Are economic refugees suffering from a rose-tinted view of life in Ireland?

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It’s a different world than it used to be! In this special extended birthday column, The Hog takes a necessarily selective – and typically colourful – look at the 30 most important influences on the process of change that has brought this country all the way from there to… well, where else but here?

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Now the votes have been counted and the losers have dried their tears, The Hog wonders what the whole thing means.

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Finding decent candidates to vote for may be hard work, but they’re out there. Somewhere.

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Why finding that special someone is often a challenge in the gay scene.

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Bootboy revisits the extraordinary life and work of Leonardo da Vinci.

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But believe it or not, we’re talking 2007 instead of 1984.

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Why blogging should be mandatory for anyone with any artistic aspirations whatsoever.

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