Five days in San Sebastián and Bilbao: Both Basque cities are beautiful but one became my favourite
Delicious pintxos, extraordinary art and easy-going locals – what’s not to love about a short-hop trip to the two northern cities?
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The Amergin Step: An Exploration in the Imagination of Iveragh by Paddy Bushe
Erudite and entertaining writer takes reader on journey with rich narrative tapestry of history, music and anecdote
Forget pandering to Independent TDs, these are the issues the new government needs to deal with
The consequences of business as usual are ever more frightening, particularly in relation to climate change
As it happened: Watch the winter solstice at Newgrange
The discovery of a 5,000-year-old secret at the prehistoric site in 1967 has made Newgrange world famous
Irish dry stone wall construction added to Unesco cultural heritage list
Dry stone construction becomes Ireland’s fifth addition to prestigious list, joining uilleann piping, hurling, harping and falconry
Ken Doherty of Assassination Custard takes a culinary tour of the ancient Italian cave-dwelling town of Matera
Armed with an exhaustive list of things to eat and chew over, this magnificent archaic puzzle of a place wouldn’t leave me hungry
Learning outcomes slide for Irish pupils, report finds
Education levels have stagnated or slowly declined across much of the world, says Unesco
Hizbullah rockets injure 11 after Israeli strikes kill 52 in Lebanon
Iran threatens Israel and US with ‘crushing response’ over attacks on the country and its allies
US pushes for end to Israel’s fighting with Hamas, Hizbullah, as Lebanon’s Tyre hit by air strikes
Israeli strikes kill 42 in Gaza as tanks tighten siege of north
Lighthouse tourism already ‘beacon of light’ for remote areas, conference hears
Great Lighthouses of Ireland aims to make each lighthouse a commercial success
Four ideas to save Ireland’s pubs, restaurants and cafes
If we don’t do something, in Dublin especially, generic international chains and brands will fill the empty spaces
The case for ecological collaboration between two Korean states
Free from human interference, the demilitarised zone between North and South Korea has become a haven for endangered species
Sightings of basking sharks off Irish coast should give us hope
The ocean is warming at twice the rate it was 20 years ago, but we still have time to legislate and establish Ireland as a leader in marine protection
The Irish Times view on smartphones in schools: adults must do better
Future generations may look back in bemusement at how so many children were given unfettered access to the internet
Una Mullally: Since 2005, nearly 2,000 Irish pubs have closed. It’s time to declare them a cultural asset
There’s a strong case for seeking Unesco recognition of the uniqueness of Irish pubs
The sponge found near the Cliffs of Moher is 315 million years old and named after a fearsome giant. But is it a big deal?
The discovery of Cyathophycus balori is significant, and not just because its story sounds like something out of Harry Potter
Ministers and Meath company had multiple contacts before €11m sale of 550-acre estate to State
Devenish Nutrition lobbied four Ministers to establish whether State was interested in buying Dowth lands including large part of Unesco World Heritage Brú na Bóinne site
Erstwhile imperialists’ defence of Israel’s merciless slaughter makes a mockery of democracy
No matter how often Israeli politicians state that the military bombardment of Gaza is lawful, the watching world knows the truth
Extreme weather driven by climate change displaced 43m children in past six years ‑ Unicef report
Toll predicted to worsen as floods, storms, droughts and wildfires intensify due to global warming, first global analysis finds
Unesco removes ‘hurtful’ document claiming Tasmanian Aboriginal people ‘extinct’
Palawa elder and the chair of Tasmania’s Aboriginal Heritage Council, Rodney Dillon, said the inaccuracy speaks of the longstanding mistreatment of Aboriginal people
Iarnród Éireann defends biodiversity campaign images that block the view from many Dart windows
Campaign features drawings of animals to be found in Dublin Bay but stops passengers from seeing the bay
Unesco calls for global ban on smartphones in schools
Excessive mobile phone use linked to reduced educational performance, UN agency says
Watching brief - Frank McNally on the Eyes of Sibiu
As creepy as they can appear, the dormer windows have successfully reinvented themselves
What challenges face the Unesco-designated Dublin Bay Biosphere - and how best can they be met?
Catering for a growing urban population alongside a large natural bay with key protected species is no mean feat
Skellig Michael to reopen this weekend after dispute involving staff resolved
The 6th century monastic settlement has achieved worldwide fame due to the Star Wars franchise
Skellig Michael’s 2023 opening date announced as Saturday, May 13th
Visitors can return to the Unesco World Heritage site from the middle of next month
Skellig Michael to be studied for climate change and damage to heritage
Unesco site one of 10 places to be observed for decade to create template for management of sensitive heritage locations
The Good Friday generation believe it’s time to move on
With the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Belfast Agreement next month, today’s youth look towards a life free from traditional divides and taboos
Time for plan B as French workers say ‘non’ to Macron’s bid to raise pension age to 64
Planet Business: Google’s AI chatbot Bard, Australia’s coal mine rejection and Manchester City’s financial fair play charges
Unesco begins review of damage to heritage sites in Turkey-Syria quake regions
UN cultural body says priority on the ground now is to save people and it will take a lot longer to get precise view of situation at heritage sites
Ireland losing out on big film and TV productions due to tax relief cap, says Minister
Catherine Martin wrote to minister for finance to highlight problem that emerged during LA trade mission
Locals oppose Magnier plan for hotel extension close to the Rock of Cashel
Cashel normally supports billionaire family but development raises a range of concerns including that it could scupper Unesco World Heritage status for the rock
Great Barrier Reef should be placed on world heritage ‘in danger’ list, report recommends
Rising ocean temperatures driven by burning of fossil fuels has caused the widespread bleaching of corals
Parts of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef show highest coral cover in 36 years — AIMS study
System maintains ability to recover from disturbances but remains vulnerable to increasingly frequent mass bleaching, Mike Emslie says
DRC to auction oil and gas permits in endangered gorilla habitat
Planned sale includes permits in Cuvette Centrale tropical peatlands which store equivalent to three years’ global emissions from fossil fuels
Valentia Island’s transatlantic cable to be put forward for Unesco World Heritage status
Hill of Tara and Rock of Cashel among other Irish contenders
Major row over plans to build homes near Neolithic tombs in Sligo
Councillors must vote on Monday on whether to allow the development amid protests from locals and archaeologists
Madeira – an island of sensory splendour
A new direct flight from Dublin will bring many more Irish visitors to this dot in the middle of the Atlantic
Celebrate Dublin’s literary heritage with a city break
There are watery wonders and wordy treats in this week’s travel news
Child’s body found after tour boat sinks off Japan
Rescuers search for missing amid questions over why vessel sailed in rough weather
Sail and rail to discover England’s prettiest towns and villages
There’s no better time to rediscover the joy of travelling by train
Artists come together to raise money for Ukraine
Sale at Adam’s hopes to raise €50,000 for the Irish Red Cross relief effort
Putin wants ‘Korean scenario’ for Ukraine, says intelligence chief
Ukrainian general says Moscow unable to ‘swallow’ country but faces guerrilla warfare if it tries to divide it
Russia claims to be ‘tightening noose’ around Mariupol
Fighting reaches centre of southeastern port city as thousands still stranded
Lviv’s cultural treasures threatened by Russian onslaught
Ukrainian authorities in race against time to protect cultural heritage from destruction
Young Ukrainians put life plans on hold to help nation at war
Volunteers in Lviv support displaced people and sign up to defend cities from Russian troops
Knowth visitor centre offers rich megalithic experience
Brú na Bóinne Unesco heritage site features megalithic art and digital exhibition
‘Vladimir Putin is a very selfish man,’ says a medical student on fleeing Ukraine
Many African students study in Ukraine, and their flight from the country has been particularly traumatic
A whole new world awaits for holidaymakers
Now that travel restrictions are lifting, where should Irish travellers go?
Rezoning Dalkey for affordable housing? The natives are up in orms
Ross O’Carroll Kelly: Keeping social housing out is a Killiney hill they’re willing to die on
Manchán Magan: The train to Spain to visit wildlife plains
Exploring Europe’s richest wildlife area, Doñana National Park, via boat and train
Don’t fancy a long, infectious flight this year? These 9 holidays are less than 3 hours away
Reduce time on planes and your carbon footprint with these nearby holiday options
Sidney Poitier, who has died aged 94, was one of cinema’s most beautiful giants
Donald Clarke: The mellifluous Poitier didn’t just break down barriers, he was also of the great movie stars
Family volunteering is a new ‘win win’ frontier in the charity sector
Pilot project by Making Connections gives teenagers lead role in volunteering
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