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Christmas in Dublin: BT's singing doorman brings festive cheer

Christmas in Dublin: BT's singing doorman brings festive cheer

Sean Boland, known as Brown Thomas' singing doorman, has delivered a festive singalong on Dublin's Grafton Street. Video: Bryan O'Brien

Thu Dec 19 2024 - 15:38
'It's emotional' - New TDs arrive for first day of new Dáil

'It's emotional' - New TDs arrive for first day of new Dáil

Newly elected TDs speak about the excitement and emotion of attending their first day of the 34th Dáil at Leinster House.

Wed Dec 18 2024 - 14:08
Seamus Etherson, craft butcher - 'The working day starts at 6am'

Seamus Etherson, craft butcher - 'The working day starts at 6am'

Seamus Etherson runs Etherson's Butchers in Cabra, Dublin with his son James and a team of butchers supplying meat to the local community.

Thu Dec 12 2024 - 15:58
Ho-Ho-Bohs: footballers pack presents for children in Direct Provision

Ho-Ho-Bohs: footballers pack presents for children in Direct Provision

Footballers from the Bohemian FC men's and women's teams were among volunteers at RDS Simmonscourt packing presents for children living in Direct Provision.

Wed Dec 11 2024 - 15:54
Mother of returning Irish soldier - 'I cry when they go and cry when they come home'

Mother of returning Irish soldier - 'I cry when they go and cry when they come home'

Emotional scenes at Dublin Airport as families and friends welcomed back members of the Defence Forces from UNIFIL deployment in Lebanon.

Mon Nov 25 2024 - 16:04
Haunted hall in North inner city terrifying the locals

Haunted hall in North inner city terrifying the locals

The Haunted Hall of Horrors in St Agatha’s Hall Dunne Street in North inner city Dublin is terrifying both local adults and kids.

Wed Oct 30 2024 - 16:18
The Derek Quinlan Files in 90 seconds, by London Correspondent Mark Paul

The Derek Quinlan Files in 90 seconds, by London Correspondent Mark Paul

Mark Paul reports on Irish man Derek Quinlan (76) who amassed more than €3.5 billion of debts in the Celtic Tiger era and went bankrupt in London in 2022.

Wed Oct 30 2024 - 08:22
‘I'll be dead before the Luas comes to Finglas‘

‘I'll be dead before the Luas comes to Finglas‘

Veterinary nurse Ciara Brady works in Finglas village: The new tram line is 'a great idea'. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien

Tue Oct 22 2024 - 15:03
Irish citizen appeals for help to evacuate her elderly mother from Gaza

Irish citizen appeals for help to evacuate her elderly mother from Gaza

Sherin Alsabbagh, an Irish citizen living in Ballaghaderreen, is desperate to get her mother out of Gaza where despite having visa and papers, she can't leave.

Wed Oct 16 2024 - 06:23
Are you fit enough to join the Defence Forces?

Are you fit enough to join the Defence Forces?

Conor Capplis and Katie Mellett take the Defence Forces Induction Fitness Test consisting of push-ups, sit-ups and a 2.4 kilometre run. Video: Bryan O'Brien

Sun Oct 06 2024 - 07:53
Bryan O’Brien: This will be the year I put order on the chaos of my photo archive

Bryan O’Brien: This will be the year I put order on the chaos of my photo archive

A single image might capture the essence of a story, but a contact sheet shows the context and sequence of events before and after the chosen image

Sat Oct 05 2024 - 06:00
Community Archaeology Project excavates in St Anne's Park Raheny

Community Archaeology Project excavates in St Anne's Park Raheny

A group of archaeologists have been busy excavating the site of the old St Anne's House in Raheny, north Dublin as part of a community archaeology initiative.

Sat Sept 28 2024 - 08:00
Helipad sits unused on top of west wing of Government buildings

Helipad sits unused on top of west wing of Government buildings

A helipad installed on the roof of Government Buildings in 1990, when CJ Haughey was taoiseach, hasn't been used in a number of years. Video: Google Earth

Sat Sept 28 2024 - 07:57
New greenway opens up Dublin Port to cyclists and pedestrians

New greenway opens up Dublin Port to cyclists and pedestrians

Dublin Editor Olivia Kelly cycles along the new two-kilometre-long Tolka Estuary Greenway in Dublin Port, which has just opened to the public.

Wed Sept 25 2024 - 17:45
Woman held captive by ISIS, speaks in Dublin

Woman held captive by ISIS, speaks in Dublin

Shireen Khero, a member of the Yazidi ethnic community in Iraq, who was held by ISIS for over two and a half years, has spoken at a DFA event in Dublin.

Tue Sept 10 2024 - 18:31
Bangladesh Hindu community in Ireland hold protest in Dublin

Bangladesh Hindu community in Ireland hold protest in Dublin

Members of the Bangladesh Hindu community in Ireland have protested to highlight the treatment of their community and other minority groups in Bangladesh.

Sat Aug 17 2024 - 15:29
Thousands turn out in Dublin to honour Ireland’s Olympians

Thousands turn out in Dublin to honour Ireland’s Olympians

Team Ireland have been honoured with a civic reception in Dublin after their most successful Olympic Games in the state’s history, winning seven medals.

Mon Aug 12 2024 - 15:43
The beauty of Ireland’s lighthouses

The beauty of Ireland’s lighthouses

Following our recent series exploring the many beautiful lighthouses across the island, we pick out some of our favourite photographs

Fri Aug 09 2024 - 06:00
New Guinness World Record created at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

New Guinness World Record created at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

A Guinness World Record for the most tin whistles played continuously for five minutes has been created at the Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann in Wexford.

Thu Aug 08 2024 - 18:12
Sculpture commemorating aid from Choctaw Nation during famine unveiled

Sculpture commemorating aid from Choctaw Nation during famine unveiled

A new sculpture has been unveiled at the National Famine Museum in Strokestown which commemorates the aid provided by the Choctaw Nation to Ireland.

Tue Aug 06 2024 - 13:23
‘Equality, anti-racism and human rights’: Sinn Féin launches international protection policy

‘Equality, anti-racism and human rights’: Sinn Féin launches international protection policy

Sinn Féin have launched an eight-page immigration policy document, which focuses mainly on the international protection system.

Tue Jul 23 2024 - 14:36
Historic O'Connell Tower in Glasnevin Cemetery re-launches to the public

Historic O'Connell Tower in Glasnevin Cemetery re-launches to the public

The iconic O'Connell Tower in Dublin's Glasnevin Cemetery has been re-launched to the public with a newly designed visitor experience.

Tue Jul 16 2024 - 14:13
Tent encampment cleared from Dublin's Charlemont Place

Tent encampment cleared from Dublin's Charlemont Place

A number of tents have been cleared from Charlemont Place in Dublin 2 following an early-morning operation. Video: Bryan O'Brien

Wed Jul 10 2024 - 10:41
‘Great times great memories’ - DART workers celebrate 40 years

‘Great times great memories’ - DART workers celebrate 40 years

As Dublin's DART service celebrates its 40th birthday, we talk to some of the people behind the Dublin Area Rapid Transit System. Video: Bryan O'Brien

Sat Jul 06 2024 - 07:20
Colette Langan, stained glass artist: 'I just love working with colour and light'

Colette Langan, stained glass artist: 'I just love working with colour and light'

What I Do: Colette Langan is a stained glass artist, who trained in London and is now based in Carrick-On-Shannon, Co Leitrim. Video: Bryan O’Brien

Fri Jul 05 2024 - 08:04
New National Gallery exhibition celebrates the work of women impressionists

New National Gallery exhibition celebrates the work of women impressionists

NGI celebrates the 150th anniversary of the first Impressionist exhibition, held in Paris in 1874 with a major new exhibition: 'Women Impressionists'.

Wed Jun 26 2024 - 09:22
'He belonged to every household': political leaders pay tribute to Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh

'He belonged to every household': political leaders pay tribute to Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh

Simon Harris, Micheál Martin and Eamon Ryan have paid tribute to legendary GAA broadcaster Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh, who has died aged 93. Video: Bryan O'Brien

Tue Jun 25 2024 - 14:12
Michael McGrath nominated for the European Commission

Michael McGrath nominated for the European Commission

Michael McGrath TD is Ireland's nominee for the European Commission with Jack Chambers set to take over as finance minister. Video: Bryan O'Brien

Tue Jun 25 2024 - 13:46
The M50 motorway - 300 to 350 incidents per calendar month

The M50 motorway - 300 to 350 incidents per calendar month

M50 emergency response personnel deal with all sorts of issues to provide a safe travelling environment, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Video: Bryan O'Brien

Sat Jun 22 2024 - 08:37
Martin Boyle -'You make every coffin with a bit of respect'

Martin Boyle -'You make every coffin with a bit of respect'

What I Do - Martin Boyle is a green coffin maker based in Fanad Co. Donegal. Video: Bryan O'Brien

Fri Jun 21 2024 - 09:25
James Geoghegan and Hazel Chu are first Dublin candidates elected in local elections

James Geoghegan and Hazel Chu are first Dublin candidates elected in local elections

The first Dublin candidates to be elected in the local elections were James Geoghegan of Fine Gael and Hazel Chu of the Green Party. Video: Bryan O'Brien

Sat Jun 08 2024 - 18:57
Greens to do well in Dublin as Sinn Fein could lose out to far-right candidates

Greens to do well in Dublin as Sinn Fein could lose out to far-right candidates

Irish Times Dublin Editor Olivia Kelly reports on the local elections in the capital. Video: Bryan O’Brien

Sat Jun 08 2024 - 16:04
Lunchtime tallies show Government parties polling well in local elections

Lunchtime tallies show Government parties polling well in local elections

Irish Times political correspondent Jennifer Bray reports on early tallies from the election count centre at the RDS. Video: Bryan O'Brien

Sat Jun 08 2024 - 13:10
Ballot boxes open nationwide as counting of votes begins

Ballot boxes open nationwide as counting of votes begins

Ballot boxes were opened at 9am on Saturday in election count centres nationwide for the three elections that took place on Friday. Video: Bryan O'Brien

Sat Jun 08 2024 - 09:43
Yeats sisters and Irish design celebrated in new Trinity College exhibition

Yeats sisters and Irish design celebrated in new Trinity College exhibition

The huge contribution of the Yeats sisters to Irish craft culture is celebrated in a new TCD exhibition that will also travel to Irish embassies worldwide.

Fri Jun 07 2024 - 08:52
Michael Tutty, shoemaker: 'You want your feet to relax'

Michael Tutty, shoemaker: 'You want your feet to relax'

What I Do - Michael Tutty is a third generation shoemaker based in Naas Co. Kildare, where his family have been making shoes for 78 years.

Fri May 24 2024 - 07:45
Asylum seekers pitch tents along Dublin's Grand Canal

Asylum seekers pitch tents along Dublin's Grand Canal

Asylum seekers have established an encampment close to the International Protection Office on Mount Street, where a large number of tents were removed recently.

Sun May 05 2024 - 11:25
Kerry couple harvesting sea salt  - 'You can taste the ocean in it'

Kerry couple harvesting sea salt - 'You can taste the ocean in it'

Brian Farrell and Marie Holden of ‘West of Dingle Sea Salt’ collect sea water in Ballyferriter, bring it home and turn it into pure and flavoured sea salts.

Sat May 04 2024 - 08:16
Stonemason Eóin Madigan - 'The benefit of physical work is second to none'

Stonemason Eóin Madigan - 'The benefit of physical work is second to none'

What I Do - Eóin Madigan is a sixth generation stonemason and conservator based in Ennistymon, Co. Clare. Video: Bryan O'Brien

Fri Apr 26 2024 - 07:55
All 48 Stardust deaths the result of unlawful killing

All 48 Stardust deaths the result of unlawful killing

The jury in the Stardust inquests have returned verdicts of unlawful killing in respect of the deaths of all 48 victims of the 1981 fire. Video: Bryan O'Brien

Thu Apr 18 2024 - 17:30
New exhibition shows unseen photos of Ireland by ‘man who wasn’t there’

New exhibition shows unseen photos of Ireland by ‘man who wasn’t there’

Akihiko Okamura ‘The Memories of Others’, a new Exhibition at Photo Museum Ireland features the work of a Japanese photographer who moved to Ireland in 1969.

Fri Apr 12 2024 - 12:42
Dublin's Victorian fruit and vegetable market to reopen

Dublin's Victorian fruit and vegetable market to reopen

August, 2019: Dublin's Victorian fruit and vegetable market on Mary’s Lane is to reopen having closed its doors four-years-ago.

Sat Apr 06 2024 - 12:19
Four years ago -  a deserted Dublin city centre in lockdown

Four years ago - a deserted Dublin city centre in lockdown

On Friday April 3rd 2020, days after the commencement of the Covid-19 lockdown, video journalist Bryan O'Brien filmed a dark and empty Dublin city centre .

Fri Apr 05 2024 - 15:03
Hannah Morgan, horse therapeutic coach: ‘It's all about empowering people’

Hannah Morgan, horse therapeutic coach: ‘It's all about empowering people’

What I Do: Hannah Morgan is a therapeutic riding coach at Festina Lente in Bray, Co Wicklow.

Fri Apr 05 2024 - 00:09
Wait until you see who owns Grafton Street

Wait until you see who owns Grafton Street

Dublin's Grafton Street is the country's premier shopping district owned by institutions and wealthy individuals.

Sun Mar 31 2024 - 23:30
New deep water quay to boost employment in Connemara

New deep water quay to boost employment in Connemara

The construction of a deep water quay in Rossaveal, Connemara will act as a land base for offshore wind farms and bring jobs to an area hit by unemployment.

Thu Mar 21 2024 - 22:39
First look: rooftop restaurant, retail and more at Clerys in Dublin

First look: rooftop restaurant, retail and more at Clerys in Dublin

Conor Pope reports from Clerys Quarter on O’Connell Street, Dublin ahead of the opening of H&M, the first retail outlet there since the store closed in 2015.

Fri Mar 15 2024 - 08:40
Blame game starts as government loses two referendums

Blame game starts as government loses two referendums

Irish Times political correspondent Jennifer Bray reports from Dublin Castle count centre on a day when two referendums were rejected by the country.

Sun Mar 10 2024 - 10:14
Family amendment referendum defeated as more than 67% vote No

Family amendment referendum defeated as more than 67% vote No

Jennifer Bray reports from Dublin Castle as the results of the Thirty-ninth Amendment (Family Amendment) referendum are declared.

Sat Mar 09 2024 - 19:27
Roderic O'Gorman: 'Obviously I'm extremely disappointed'

Roderic O'Gorman: 'Obviously I'm extremely disappointed'

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Roderic O'Gorman is “extremely disappointed” by the anticipated outcome in the referendums.

Sat Mar 09 2024 - 16:20
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