Why France's local elections matter
Naomi O'Leary reports from Paris, where nationwide mayoral elections are being seen as a barometer for France's 2027 presidential election. Video: Naomi O'Leary
The An Post Christmas elves
Oscars 2026: Jessie Buckley wins Best Actress
At the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Jessie Buckley wins Best Actress at The Oscars 2026. Clip Courtesy A.M.P.A.S.© 2026
Gerry Adams prepares to take the stand in London
Mark Hennessy, Irish Times Ireland and Britain Editor, reports from London, where Gerry Adams is facing a civil suit by IRA bomb victims. Video: Mark Hennessy
Why is traffic congestion on the M50 so bad?
Sarah Burns looks at the problems facing the M50 and what, if anything, can be done to alleviate traffic.
Opinion: Mark O'Connell looks at how White House videos are capturing the 'Brain Rot War'
Mark O'Connell looks at how White House videos are capturing the 'Brain Rot War'. Video: Enda O'Dowd
LOOPING: Detection dog at Rosslare Europort searches for contraband
Detection dog 'Jasper' searches a van for contraband with a Revebue Customs Official at Rosslare Europort.
‘I’m the only full-time fishing boat in Killybegs’: Aboard a dying industry
John Menarry is the last full-time fisherman in Killybegs as many in the industry move part-time due to decreasing quotas. Video: Enda O'Dowd
Have you checked where your pension is invested?
Better with Money: Fiona Reddan, Irish Times personal finance expert, discusses the importance of checking where your pension is invested.
Decoding Irish placenames
Ireland’s placenames tell us so much about the country’s history and mythology, its geography and its ecology. Illustrations: Jennifer Farley
The Dublin house where Taylor Swift spent a summer
Swift was likely drawn to Dublin because her then boyfriend, British actor Joe Alwyn, was in Ireland filming Sally Rooney’s Conversations with Friends.