The Irish Times

People are ‘stretched to breaking point’ says Catholic Archbishop of Dublin

Advises parishes ‘to be courageous in moving beyond ways that no longer work in the Ireland of today’

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 16:48

We have a quality of life that simply wouldn’t be possible at our age in Ireland

The Irishman who wasn’t ready to go back to Knocklyon after Lyon

Thu Apr 14 2022 - 00:00

Climate activists march to stress vulnerability of Shannon estuary

Climate justice caravan on nine-day hike to emphasise ecosystems and people reliant on them

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 15:38

Shannon Group to spend €4m on property redevelopment

State company overhauling two buildings for offices and light engineering

Tue Jan 18 2022 - 12:54

Two arrested in connection with firebomb incident at Co Clare house

Attack occurred at an address on Pearse Avenue in Cloughleigh, Ennis in November

Fri Dec 03 2021 - 22:28

100 independent Irish online shops for Christmas presents

There’s no excuse for not shopping locally this Christmas as ever more Irish retailers go online

Sat Nov 06 2021 - 00:00

Gardaí appeal over four unidentified bodies found in last 12 years

Remains discovered in counties Clare and Sligo have been buried in unmarked graves

Sun Oct 31 2021 - 13:27

GRA seeks urgent meeting with commissioner over comments on ‘discretion’

Garda body demands clarity on Drew Harris’s definition of ‘preference’ versus ‘discretion’

Tue Oct 19 2021 - 22:37

‘You can’t learn to be a baker by reading a book’

Traineeships offer opportunities across a broad range of areas

Tue Sept 07 2021 - 03:00

Covid-19 audio documentary wins 2021 Mary Mulvihill prize

DCU student’s ‘moving’ documentary was inspired by photograph of stand-off in Peru

Thu May 27 2021 - 18:22

Care home lacked isolation space five months after Covid-19 outbreak

Hiqa report raises concerns about Clonakilty facility where 10 residents died last year

Tue May 11 2021 - 13:44

Gardaí seek assistance in finding teenage mother and young daughter

Larisa Rostas (16) and 10-month-old daughter missing for three days from Co Clare home

Wed Mar 10 2021 - 12:22

A woman’s life: ‘I got married at 16. I’ve nine kids. I don’t worry’

Women and girls of all ages on equality, happiness, social media and life in Ireland today

Sat Mar 06 2021 - 06:00

Donegal care-home staff not supported during Covid-19 outbreak – Hiqa

Healthcare inspections find non-compliance at 30 care facilities for older people

Wed Mar 03 2021 - 18:15

Staycation once again? The smart booking guide for 2021

Uncertainty still hangs over the Irish summer, but a few hypothetical plans never hurt anyone

Sun Feb 21 2021 - 06:00

Eighteen Irish panto productions for all the family to watch this season

Pantomimes and family shows have gone online – or even switched to a drive-in format

Thu Dec 03 2020 - 10:00

Supermac’s McDonagh eyes fuel group expansion with Ennis plaza

Restaurant owner to reapply for leave to build on Galway-to-Limerick motorway

Mon Sept 21 2020 - 04:48

Storm Francis: Flooding in some areas after heavy overnight rain

Status orange and yellow weather warnings in place until Tuesday evening

Tue Aug 25 2020 - 13:11

Shannon campaigners demand board stands down

SOS – Save our Shannon group says it fears for the airport’s future

Wed Aug 05 2020 - 20:20

HSE takes case against watchdog over bed reduction order at west Cork care facility

Legal action taken against Hiqa over regulator’s restriction on multi-bedded rooms

Mon Jul 20 2020 - 19:50

Irish in Wuhan: ‘Life is quiet and peaceful. I’ll miss that when it goes back to normal’

Pleasant weather in locked-down city encouraging people to venture outside – but they keep their distance

Thu Jan 30 2020 - 21:10

Mount Trenchard residents suffered psychologically, says charity

Charity report found ‘unwelcoming, bleak’ space at Limerick direct provision centre

Sun Jan 12 2020 - 12:17

Shannon Airport owning group appoints new company secretary

Shannon Group select solicitor Rachel Leahy as new head of legal and secretary role

Tue Jan 07 2020 - 20:56

No fine for company guilty of health and safety breaches following death of boy

Solomon Soremekun died from crush injuries after falling into lift shaft in Galway office

Fri Dec 13 2019 - 21:09

Direct provision centre to open in Ennis

Clare Lodge to house 64 adult asylum seekers arriving on phased basis

Tue Dec 10 2019 - 20:37

Forever Christmas in Ennis

The entire ground floor of this Co Clare home is bedecked with baubles and some decorations even stay up all year round

Sat Dec 07 2019 - 06:00

Key subjects to be taught through Irish under plan to boost standards

PE, art and maths to be taught through Irish in almost 20 schools

Mon Nov 11 2019 - 02:29

Irish gay Catholic priest to be honoured by President Higgins

Fr Bernárd Lynch best known for his work with Aids victims in New York and London

Tue Oct 29 2019 - 01:00

Cardinal John Henry Newman might well be the patron saint of ecumenism

Rite & Reason: To be canonised on Sunday he is as much of the Anglican as Roman Catholic tradition

Tue Oct 08 2019 - 01:00

Man injured by rampaging cow is released from hospital

Animal broke loose from Ennis Mart while being transferred in an unloading area

Fri Jul 26 2019 - 19:33

Five summer options for the enthusiastic cyclist

Charity cycles an ideal way to help stay fit over the summer months

Tue Jun 25 2019 - 05:00

The Irish soap maker ensuring her carbon footprint leaves zero waste

‘It’s our responsibility to take care of our planet so our children and grandchildren see the beauty we have in front of us’

Thu May 30 2019 - 10:00

How to give your home a detox and reduce energy bills

Spring is a good time to assess your home’s energy efficiency and make smart changes

Sat Apr 06 2019 - 00:00

Childcare cases are being heard alongside criminal cases ‘in overcrowded courts’

New CCLRP review finds lack of privacy and unsuitable conditions for family law cases

Mon Mar 11 2019 - 00:54