Taking the church out of Irish primary schools
The Catholic Church is patron of almost 90% of primary schools. Can a new reconfiguration plan deliver more choice for parents?
Retired chief justice Frank Clarke on his life in law: 'I think I found the hole that suited my peg'
The outgoing chief justice was the first member of his family to go to university
Dublin Bay South byelection: Where did Fine Gael go wrong?
From ‘daft’ tweets to ignoring biggest threat – it’s hard to claim Geoghegan’s campaign was a success
Housing, bus lanes and cycleways dominate in Dublin Bay South
FG’s Geoghegan tipped by locals to take seat in byelection, Labour’s Bacik popular
Garry Ringrose and Béibhinn Parsons honoured by Rugby Writers
Duo named men’s and women’s players of the year for 2020
Gerry Thornley: Munster will make for interesting case study when rugby resumes
Reasons to be cheerful for the faithful despite missing out on European knock-out stages
Ian Flanagan settling into Munster role after a challenging start
New CEO says province would be opposed to summer rugby global calendar may bring
Munster chief says ‘no significant fault or blame attached’ to James Cronin
Ireland prop received a one-month doping suspension after a pharmacy mix-up
Q&A: How long could it take to form a new government after Election 2020?
There are no rules and no time limits on how to put together a new administration
Few, if any, have given as much to Munster as Garrett Fitzgerald
Long years of unstinting service to Munster rugby recalled after his passing on Friday
Former Munster CEO Garrett Fitzgerald passes away
Fitzgerald’s 20-year tenure saw Munster become the dominant team in European rugby
From Cork to Waterford – a feast of food festivals
Food File: Oktoberfeast on the northside, recycle in Foxrock and handy new dressing
Gerry Thornley: Munster end season banging off glass ceiling
The deeper a team goes in a tournament, the more acute the disappointment of defeat
Doug Howlett to end 11-year association with Munster
Former All Black to leave role as the head of commercial and marketing with province
Supersized Ranelagh home on a third of an acre for €5.25m
Sherry FitzGerald co-founder Mark FitzGerald sold this home twice before buying and transforming it
Ronan O’Gara rules out working as Munster assistant coach
La Rochelle are in prime position to make O’Gara their head coach next season
Munster face old foes against backdrop of another coaching overhaul
Carbery and Earls in line to face champions Leinster at the RDS
Canny Donnybrook resident makes his garden grow – at no extra cost
Former poultry boss buys neighbouring Eglinton Road house, co-opts part of the garden, then sells it again at a profit
Food Month tour takes readers on restaurant safari
Access-all-areas tour of five top Dublin dining destinations
Sean Moncrieff: ‘If you can’t have a home, then what’s the point?’
Land and a sense of place are encoded into our DNA
Brother Hubbard duo opens new food store in Dublin
Capel Street food and gift store to open this week, with on-site coffee roastery going into production next month
Netflix releases Irish food show from ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ creator
‘Somebody Feed Phil’ visits Irish food heroes in Dublin, Wicklow and Cork
Too hot to cook? Here are seven sensational salads to try
Including the ultimate recipe for chicken Caesar salad – with an easy homemade dressing
I said to Charlie Haughey, ‘No thank you, Mr Haughey, I don’t want that job’
The Time of My Life: Mary O’Rourke on a phone call from the Fianna Fáil leader
Who are the Irish influencers driving London hospitality?
Murphia List 2018 includes 10 new additions among 45 key players in the UK capital’s food and drinks sector
Brexit: minister criticised over negotiations on fisheries
Joey Murrin says comments by Theresa May on fishing rights have ‘serious implications
‘We cook, we freeze, we deliver, all you have to do is reheat’
Handmade frozen meals with a difference, Brother Hubbard does vegan and Ireland’s top eateries
Eighth Amendment is a relic of harsh times for women
Ireland cannot be said to be a different place until amendment is removed
Gerry Thornley: Grobler sanction was insufficient. That’s the issue
A four- or five-year ban would both be more fitting and act as more of a deterrent
January tips for eating well for less: don't buy salad bags
Daunted by that pile of healthy food you bought last weekend? Here are nine ways to use it up
Former Fine Gael TD Paddy Harte has died aged 86
Politician was best known for the Island of Ireland Peace Park in Flanders
Johann van Graan hopeful Peter O’Mahony will stay with Munster
Chris Farrell to be out for six to eight weeks after injury picked up against Argentina
Thousands gather in Macroom for funeral of politician Donal Creed
Mourners queue to sympathise with Michael Creed and his family on death of former TD
Tributes paid to politician Donal Creed who has died age 93
Cork Fine Gael TD served 22 years in the Dáil and was father of Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed
IRFU strategy may backfire when Schmidt bids farewell
Coach has altered thinking of many players, but when he leaves will a mass exodus ensue?
Racing 92 make Simon Zebo an offer he couldn’t refuse
Munster star’s World Cup prospects in doubt as Paris club offers salary of up to €700,000
Simon Zebo will join Racing 92 from Munster next season
Zebo will leave Munster to team up with Ronan O’Gara and Donnacha Ryan
Simon Zebo to leave as Munster unable to match offers
Province and IRFU say they were unable to match the offers of ‘several European clubs’
One year on: Munster still living through Anthony Foley’s life and death
RTÉ documentary tells the story of the Shannon, Munster and Ireland rugby man
Fintan O’Toole: How Liam Cosgrave embodied the State
Like the Ireland of his time, Cosgrave’s achievements were a function of his limitations
Pro14 league takes South African leap of faith
Inclusion of Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs broadly welcomed by provinces
Rassie Erasmus invoked Munster release clause last spring
‘There was a nine-month clause in this particular case,’ confirms IRFU CEO Browne
Brother Hubbard cafe expands into former Gary Rhodes restaurant
Expansion plans will see Brother Hubbard North merge with corner site to create potential for 300-seat restaurant, function space and bar
Maori MasterChef sisters filming travel show in Dublin today
Maori sisters Karena and Kasey Te Awa Bird cook Irish food at L Mulligan Grocer
Rassie Erasmus to leave Munster at the end of December
Erasmus is set to take up the role of director of rugby with his native South Africa
Roll out the barrels: Spanish wine week comes to Ireland
Food File: Try a vegan feast, an app to aid your BBQ and Galway welcomes two major food events
Jimmy Deenihan announces departure from politics
Richard Bruton pays tribute to Kerry politician who lost seat in last general election
UDR slight to minister over dinner invite angered Northern Ireland secretary
State papers 1986: Event came after series of allegations about the regiment
Garret FitzGerald nominated Bob Geldof for Nobel Peace Prize
State Papers 1986: Irish diplomats were asked to lobby officials in support of singer
War of words in 1986 over access to film censor’s files
National Archives show minister for justice Alan Dukes clashed with attorney general
Christmas cookbooks: 10 of the best
A mixed bag of goodies, from Dublin cafe food to Indian recipes made simple
Pitch perfect: how to build a food business
Domini Kemp, Rosanna Davison and Garrett Fitzgerald share the secrets of their success at a free seminar in Dublin
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