Damien Owens: ‘People confuse seriousness with intelligence. Life is a comedy-drama’
The Monaghan-born writer on finding his voice and his fascination with other families
The Monaghan-born writer on finding his voice and his fascination with other families
The actor on modern dating, her Irish connections and dealing with sudden fame
James Owens, Conor Lane and Paud O’Dwyer on being in the spotlight this year
An Irishman’s Diary
He capped a terrific week with winning score to secure Meath’s first title since 1992
Referees effectively learning on the job in high-profile games due to condensed season
‘It’s nonsensical . . . We don’t do black cards in hurling - except we do but it’s called yellow’
Former minister for justice Nora Owen recalls the killing 25 years ago and its aftermath
Assistant coach’s lineout expertise was evident from early on
Authorities also need to double down on their High Tackle Framework strategy
Ireland will learn more about their worth after daunting trip to Twickenham
Least the Association would have retained from qualifying for Euro2020 is €5 million
61-year-old interim chief executive will not seek to retain the job on a permanent basis
Association will look to draw line under deeply divisive period at Monday’s egm
The stadium still stands as one of the most intact physical symbols of the Nazi regime
Insurance Ireland warn solvency of many insurers could be called into question
‘The majority of people in Ireland would want successful national teams at all levels’
A much improved performance is rewarded with a bonus point win in Dublin
Irish and Welsh officials in particular not given enough exposure to pressure games
Solas survey reveals that more than 60% of respondents inclined to employ ex-offender
International Dublin Literary Award winner Emily Ruskovich’s acceptance speech
Leo Cullen’s side take sixth title in front of record final attendance at Celtic Park
Sally Rooney and Bernard MacLaverty shortlisted for the €100,000 prize
‘House of Horrors’ show investigates how killers went undetected despite alarm bells
Warren Gatland’s side remain on course for clean sweep as England run out of steam
Letting believed to be at rent of €23 per sq ft suggests high-spec space in D15 is sparse
Second-half blitz helps Joe Schmidt’s side run up a half-century of points in Chicago
More than just a degree: Opportunities abound in many branches of engineering and technology as creativity and critical skills are increasingly in demand
Stunning late Andrew Conway try seals place in Champions Cup semi-finals for Munster
Nigel Owens will take charge of Munster’s calsh with Toulon, Owens reffing Leinster
Investigators believe Leo Owens died from injuries sustained in a fall at his home
Researchers find much evidence of the benefits of donating time – so what real difference does it make?
Edward Rowe clinched the Irish under-14 title at Ballina, as first Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific golf championship announced
Aoife McCana wearing Ghost was the unanimous choice of the judges at Galway Races
Attitude transformation appears best way to demolish Belfast’s post-conflict cityscape
The bombing of Syria and Afghanistan has left many people nervous
Comments come after Electric Picnic sells out in less than five minutes, ahead of lineup announcement
Record with the English referee in charge is noticeably worse than with any other
Oral arguments to be heard on Tuesday in a battle that may go to supreme court
Six successful people discuss their career paths – and what they might have done differently
Referee Appointments Administrator says safety of players is main concern
Winning three-way race with France and South Africa could be worth €2bn for economy
Leinster versus Munster has become sanitised. Too much about rugby.
Records show Brock Turner to leave prison three months early despite six-month sentence
Connacht are the form team but Leo Cullen’s men are peaking at just the right time
Quick-witted and sharp-tongued, lovable and flawed, Claire is a super narrator that readers will easily connect with, a smarter Bridget Jones
More than 200 seek support and express anger at Portlaoise rally highlighting eviction crisis
Pat Lam’s side go four points clear at the top on memorable night at Sportsground
Leo Cullen’s gritty side demonstrated huge bravery but will rue basic errors
Leo Cullen has revamped frontrow, but will miss some heavy hitters at Scotstoun
Tipperary also survived the sending off of Emmett Moloney for a second yellow card
Mary Owens and Darragh Greenan were married in the Claddagh area of Galway where Mary grew up
Blistering start for Wales left Ireland with far too much to do
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices