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Met Éireann forecasts Ireland’s extraordinary sunny weather to continue for at least 10 days

Met Éireann forecasts Ireland’s extraordinary sunny weather to continue for at least 10 days

Met Éireann said temperatures will reach 24 degrees

Tue May 13 2025 - 15:24
Irish Times chess columnist JJ Walsh retires after 70 years: ‘Everything has to come to an end’

Irish Times chess columnist JJ Walsh retires after 70 years: ‘Everything has to come to an end’

Walsh surpassed the world record as the longest-serving chess columnist in 2016 and kept going

Tue May 13 2025 - 06:15
Convicted Real IRA bomber speaks at event marking 80th anniversary of VE Day

Convicted Real IRA bomber speaks at event marking 80th anniversary of VE Day

At a gathering in Co Meath, John Connolly addressed those whose ancestors from the Soviet Union helped defeat Nazi Germany

Sun May 11 2025 - 20:42
Castletown House: Vandals cause more than €500,000 of damage amid dispute over right-of-way access

Castletown House: Vandals cause more than €500,000 of damage amid dispute over right-of-way access

Campaigners who want the full opening of access to Castletown House in Kildare are shocked at alarming turn of events

Sun May 11 2025 - 19:00
VE Day 80: The story of The Irish Times’ most famous front page

VE Day 80: The story of The Irish Times’ most famous front page

Editor Bertie Smyllie was determined to celebrate the Allied victory and get it past the censors

Thu May 08 2025 - 12:13
Met Éireann forecasts glorious sunshine to continue through the weekend

Met Éireann forecasts glorious sunshine to continue through the weekend

Met Éireann forecasts temperatures up to 19 degrees in parts of the country

Thu May 08 2025 - 07:00
Twenty pipe bombs seized by gardaí in Co Louth

Twenty pipe bombs seized by gardaí in Co Louth

Pipe bombs

Wed May 07 2025 - 23:11
Irish Times angling correspondent Derek Evans dies aged 80

Irish Times angling correspondent Derek Evans dies aged 80

Evans, formerly a printer with the newspaper, turned to writing about fishing following retirement

Wed May 07 2025 - 21:13
Vandals cause €500,000 worth of damage to OPW site used to access Castletown House

Vandals cause €500,000 worth of damage to OPW site used to access Castletown House

Vehicles overturned and CCTV towers smashed in bank holiday weekend incident in Co Kildare

Wed May 07 2025 - 19:47
Ireland ‘highly likely’ to have a warmer-than-average summer, says Met Éireann

Ireland ‘highly likely’ to have a warmer-than-average summer, says Met Éireann

Drought risk rising as most places in Ireland see no rain since April 27th with none on the horizon

Tue May 06 2025 - 19:26
 High-tech drones to be used to stop killing of peregrine falcons in Northern Ireland

High-tech drones to be used to stop killing of peregrine falcons in Northern Ireland

Protected species is regularly targeted by poisoners as a threat to lifestock

Sun May 04 2025 - 13:53
Gardaí appeal for witnesses to hit-and-run incident with scrambler in Dublin city centre

Gardaí appeal for witnesses to hit-and-run incident with scrambler in Dublin city centre

Women in her 60s was struck as she crossed the road at Gardiner Street

Fri May 02 2025 - 16:50
De Valera’s condolences on the death of Hitler continue to provoke 80 years on

De Valera’s condolences on the death of Hitler continue to provoke 80 years on

Notorious second World War incident is still cited today by those critical of Ireland

Fri May 02 2025 - 14:03
Former minister for children Roderic O’Gorman defends decision not to publish Grace report last year

Former minister for children Roderic O’Gorman defends decision not to publish Grace report last year

Fianna Fáil’s John McGuinness renews criticism of inquiry, telling Norma Foley: ‘You cannot walk away from this’

Thu May 01 2025 - 17:45
Roderic O’Gorman re-elected as Green Party leader

Roderic O’Gorman re-elected as Green Party leader

Janet Horner elected as new chair of the party

Thu May 01 2025 - 14:34
Irish-born Australian residents surpass 100,000 for first time

Irish-born Australian residents surpass 100,000 for first time

The figure of 103,080 from the Republic eclipses the figure reached after the Irish economic crash more than a decade ago

Thu May 01 2025 - 10:05
Bright and sunny weather to continue into bank holiday weekend, but no more record-breaking temperatures

Bright and sunny weather to continue into bank holiday weekend, but no more record-breaking temperatures

Met Éireann predicts high pressure will stay in charge of the weather for the next week

Thu May 01 2025 - 06:56
Submissions of Grace’s legal team not referred to ‘in any way’ in final investigation report, says wardship solicitor

Submissions of Grace’s legal team not referred to ‘in any way’ in final investigation report, says wardship solicitor

State solicitor granted meeting with Minister for Children Norma Foley to discuss concerns

Tue Apr 29 2025 - 21:17
Animal welfare inspectors shocked by huge menagerie of animals in a deplorable state

Animal welfare inspectors shocked by huge menagerie of animals in a deplorable state

More than 200 dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and a snake rescued from Co Kildare premises

Tue Apr 29 2025 - 18:05
When Pope Francis met abuse survivors in Ireland: ‘He drew a picture of a toilet. Anything that goes into that is caca’

When Pope Francis met abuse survivors in Ireland: ‘He drew a picture of a toilet. Anything that goes into that is caca’

Pope met eight Irish survivors of clerical abuse when he visited Ireland in August 2018

Wed Apr 23 2025 - 18:00
Whistleblower at centre providing State accommodation to asylum seekers was told allegation could not be investigated

Whistleblower at centre providing State accommodation to asylum seekers was told allegation could not be investigated

Hiqa had declined to look into complaints about two centres as these had not been officially designed by Minister

Wed Apr 23 2025 - 14:41
Mystery surrounds Joanna Donnelly’s sudden departure from RTÉ weather forecasting role

Mystery surrounds Joanna Donnelly’s sudden departure from RTÉ weather forecasting role

RTÉ forecaster Joanna Donnelly recently said that many in society don’t like smart women

Tue Apr 22 2025 - 16:41
Tech giant algorithms are pushing ‘horrendous’ content at young people, it has been claimed

Tech giant algorithms are pushing ‘horrendous’ content at young people, it has been claimed

People Before Profit brings forward bill to switch off algorithms for under 18s

Tue Apr 22 2025 - 13:56
Head of Irish Freemasons unaware Tucker Carlson’s interview on premises involved McGregor until ‘last minute’

Head of Irish Freemasons unaware Tucker Carlson’s interview on premises involved McGregor until ‘last minute’

Philip AJ Daley says many Freemasons members were offended by interview at Grand Masonic Hall

Sat Apr 19 2025 - 18:23
Former Ireland international Niall Quinn criticises people who use Easter Rising to ‘score petty points’

Former Ireland international Niall Quinn criticises people who use Easter Rising to ‘score petty points’

Quinn made the comments while speaking at 1916 Relatives Association commemoration in Dublin

Sat Apr 19 2025 - 16:36
Derry priest charged over alleged inappropriate sexual communication with child

Derry priest charged over alleged inappropriate sexual communication with child

The 58-year-old is due to appear in court on Saturday

Fri Apr 18 2025 - 21:38
Status orange weather warning in place for Wicklow while transport disruption expected

Status orange weather warning in place for Wicklow while transport disruption expected

Commuters warned of significant disruption to public transport services as Easter weekend exodus gets underway

Fri Apr 18 2025 - 18:16
Warning about ‘inadequate’ hydrants after large fire at Meath recycling centre

Warning about ‘inadequate’ hydrants after large fire at Meath recycling centre

Three fire brigade units fought blaze at the Thornton Recycling Centre in Dunboyne

Fri Apr 18 2025 - 17:51
Ireland’s astronomical observatories to be put forward for international recognition from Unesco

Ireland’s astronomical observatories to be put forward for international recognition from Unesco

Birr, Dunsink and Armagh sites could get world heritage status

Fri Apr 18 2025 - 00:01
Rain warnings in place for five Leinster counties with ‘heavy and persistent rain’ expected

Rain warnings in place for five Leinster counties with ‘heavy and persistent rain’ expected

Mixed conditions forecast for the Easter bank holiday weekend

Wed Apr 16 2025 - 23:14
Killiney development opposed by wives of U2’s Bono and The Edge refused planning permission

Killiney development opposed by wives of U2’s Bono and The Edge refused planning permission

Proposal to build four luxury homes on grounds of listed home not deemed compatible with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown county development plan

Tue Apr 15 2025 - 12:14
Q&A: Who is ‘Grace’ and what happened in her case?

Q&A: Who is ‘Grace’ and what happened in her case?

Review into alleged sexual abuse of intellectually disabled woman has taken eight years to conclude

Tue Apr 15 2025 - 09:32
‘Gargantuan’ data search ongoing in case over alleged €15 million sale of Barne estate to businessman John Magnier

‘Gargantuan’ data search ongoing in case over alleged €15 million sale of Barne estate to businessman John Magnier

Computer servers have been running ‘for multiple days’ to try identify documents relevant to the case, court told

Fri Apr 11 2025 - 12:45
An Irish doctor on why she believes autism, ADHD and depression are being overdiagnosed

An Irish doctor on why she believes autism, ADHD and depression are being overdiagnosed

Are we living in an age of overmedicalisation? Overdiagnosis of conditions such as autism, ADHD and depression is a result of the relaxation of diagnostic criteria, says consultant in neurology Suzanne O’Sullivan

Sat Apr 05 2025 - 06:00
Trump tariffs: No justification for 20% tariffs on EU exports to US, says Martin

Trump tariffs: No justification for 20% tariffs on EU exports to US, says Martin

Live updates: Pharmaceutical products will not be included in the tariffs for now, according to the White House

Wed Apr 02 2025 - 23:35
Clare County Council accused of ‘intimidation’ over future of Cliffs of Moher walking trail

Clare County Council accused of ‘intimidation’ over future of Cliffs of Moher walking trail

Attempts to compulsorily purchase land from local farmers for trail will be resisted, says IFA

Tue Apr 01 2025 - 22:08
Planning permissions fell by more than 50% in three Dublin council areas last year

Planning permissions fell by more than 50% in three Dublin council areas last year

Housing supply unlikely to increase unless emergency measures are introduced, says Construction Industry Federation official

Tue Apr 01 2025 - 06:00
Shockwaves from Myanmar earthquake reach Ireland

Shockwaves from Myanmar earthquake reach Ireland

Seismic instruments in Ireland picked up the aftershocks from the 7.7 magnitude tremor

Fri Mar 28 2025 - 19:49
Defence Forces class of 2025 commissioned into an increasingly turbulent world

Defence Forces class of 2025 commissioned into an increasingly turbulent world

Friday’s Curragh ceremony was the culmination of decades of service for many of the men and women involved

Fri Mar 28 2025 - 19:36
Minister for Defence admits Ireland is ‘lagging behind’ in terms of military spending

Minister for Defence admits Ireland is ‘lagging behind’ in terms of military spending

Simon Harris commits Ireland to highest level of ambition for the Defence Forces

Fri Mar 28 2025 - 19:00
Protests continue despite pause on converting Connemara hotel into accommodation for asylum seekers

Protests continue despite pause on converting Connemara hotel into accommodation for asylum seekers

Department of Integration says it is giving locals three months to come up with proposal to turn Carna Bay Hotel back into a hotel

Wed Mar 26 2025 - 13:24
‘Spice bag’ and ‘morto’ among new words added to Oxford English Dictionary

‘Spice bag’ and ‘morto’ among new words added to Oxford English Dictionary

Term for popular takeaway credited to establishment in Templeogue, Dublin

Wed Mar 26 2025 - 09:55
Garron Noone returns to social media to say he was ‘not specific enough’ on immigration

Garron Noone returns to social media to say he was ‘not specific enough’ on immigration

Performer says denying people’s concerns on topic creates ‘vacuum’ for people like Conor McGregor to occupy

Tue Mar 25 2025 - 10:03
Eighth man in court linked to fatal assault of Quham Babatunde in Dublin’s city centre

Eighth man in court linked to fatal assault of Quham Babatunde in Dublin’s city centre

Bruno Tache (20) charged with in connection with stabbing in Anne Street South in February.

Tue Mar 25 2025 - 10:01
When George Foreman visited a struggling part of Limerick

When George Foreman visited a struggling part of Limerick

Former Irish boxer Barry McGuigan says Foreman was a ‘beast in the ring’ but a ‘gentleman’

Sat Mar 22 2025 - 17:30
US secretary of commerce says Ireland’s ‘tax scam’ has ‘gotta end’

US secretary of commerce says Ireland’s ‘tax scam’ has ‘gotta end’

Loans and business advice planned if trade war begins next month

Sat Mar 22 2025 - 06:00
Rosie O’Donnell apologises to Micheál Martin for being dragged into her feud with Donald Trump

Rosie O’Donnell apologises to Micheál Martin for being dragged into her feud with Donald Trump

Taoiseach was questioned about actor and comedian, who now lives in Howth, during visit to the White House

Fri Mar 21 2025 - 23:08
US secretary of commerce says Ireland’s ‘tax scam’ has ‘gotta end’

US secretary of commerce says Ireland’s ‘tax scam’ has ‘gotta end’

Howard Lutnick is targeting Ireland as a potential source of revenue for the US Treasury

Fri Mar 21 2025 - 19:36
JFK files: What do they reveal about John F Kennedy’s assassination?

JFK files: What do they reveal about John F Kennedy’s assassination?

JFK files: Papers cover not just JFK’s assassination but also the 1968 killings of his brother Robert F Kennedy and Dr Martin Luther King jnr

Fri Mar 21 2025 - 06:00
No derelict site levy issued in 10  local authority areas

No derelict site levy issued in 10 local authority areas

Limerick City and County Council has more derelict sites listed than all four local authorities in Dublin combined

Wed Mar 19 2025 - 06:00
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