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1999 eclipse: Livestreamed by Irish Times when internet relays were still in their infancyTotal eclipse visible from France was filmed for the newspaper from deck of Irish Ferries MV Normandy
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How a newspaper stays propped up can be as important as its philosophical purposeLongtime correspondent PN Corish knew precisely what he required of The Irish Times
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Message from the Editor: Big questions on Ireland’s role in the Russian war effortPressure is increasing on the Irish Government over the role of a Russian-owned metals plant Co Limerick
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MediaThe Jason Arday media storm was partly of his own making. But he deserved betterWas the coverage excessive? Yes. Was it driven by racial animus? Undoubtedly, in some casesBy Hugh LinehanMon Aug 17 2026 - 11:00Listen to The Jason Arday media storm was partly of his own making. But he deserved betterListen | 05:49
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