Nine Irish walks packed with history
From Tipperary to Sligo, get your steps in our Irish countryside and discover those stories behind the scenes
Sligo
Widow had capacity when she made last will leaving her Sligo home to a niece, judge rules
High Court became involved after woman’s GP declined to swear she had testamentary capacity
This ‘Irish Whale’ has been spotted off Donegal and the coast of North America
Ella McSweeney: A small encouraging sign these waters might hold value to such rare magnificent creatures
How Canada coped with an influx of destitute and diseased Irish people during the Famine
Canada and the Great Irish Famine is a fascinating collection of essays on disparate aspects of a crisis that today’s ‘Ireland is Full’ crowd might do well to reflect upon
Storm Bram to bring ‘significant’ flood risk as orange wind warnings extended to 18 counties
National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management meets to prepare for ‘multi-hazard event’
Horseshoe review: warring siblings, sullen silences and unwanted cups of tea
There is dark humour and emotional complexity in this impressive debut feature from Edwin Mullane and Adam O’Keeffe
EirGrid turns to new pole technology for northwest upgrade post-Éowyn
Following public consultation, EirGrid is advancing plans for the northwest upgrade, set to feature innovative composite poles designed to withstand severe storms such as Éowyn and futureproof the grid
Status yellow ice and low temperature warning in place for 10 counties
Ice, frost, snow and hazardous driving conditions expected after overnight freezing
Eleven counties brace for snow and ice after warnings
Met Éireann forecasts temperature to drop to -3 as arctic air mass hits, bringing snow, sleet and hail
‘Life in Dublin was very chaotic. It was bad then and I’m sure it’s worse now’
Barbara Vieira is a care assistant and aspiring writer from Brazil who lives in Sligo
Hotels catering for families with autistic children: ‘Nobody looks or stares at you’
Holidays can be stressful for neurodivergent guests, but the industry is adapting
Carrick-on-Shannon in Co Leitrim named Tidy Towns winner for 2025
Rosscarbery, Co Cork, Dalkey in Co Dublin, and Tralee, Co Kerry, among winners
Ireland’s burglary gangs: ‘No more than five minutes in your house and then they’re gone’
Gardaí say seven major gangs are behind most organised burglaries in the State. They are meticulous planners, forensically aware and very dangerous
The quiet man – the gentle life and violent death of Sligo farmer Tom Niland
Niland’s family cannot fathom the brutality of the assault during a robbery at his rural home that led to his death 20 months later
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Family NoticesOpens in new window
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices