The Irish Times

Martyn Turner

Friday September 20th, 2019

Fri Sept 20 2019 - 05:00

Bridge of Sighs – Frank McNally on the contrasting role of two Dubliners in an infamous battle of the second World War

Communism’s anti-democratic spectre is threatening Europe

Checkpoint Derry – An Irishwoman’s Diary on growing up amid the watchtowers

Pat Leahy: Fine Gael pivoting back to Brexit and Border realities

British politics this week like the mad scenes in King Lear

There she blows – An Irishman’s Diary on whales, Moby Dick and Youghal

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Boy (5) who died after being hit by car in Portlaoise named as Aaron Hussain

Boy (5) who died after being hit by car in Portlaoise named as Aaron Hussain

Jesuits to move special primary school in Ballsbridge to grounds of Gonzaga College in Ranelagh

Jesuits to move special primary school in Ballsbridge to grounds of Gonzaga College in Ranelagh

Shane Horgan’s Six Nations prediction almost comes true, while Off The Ball comments make BBC coverage

Shane Horgan’s Six Nations prediction almost comes true, while Off The Ball comments make BBC coverage

New average speed camera to go live in Co Meath, with six more due to be installed elsewhere

New average speed camera to go live in Co Meath, with six more due to be installed elsewhere

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