The Irish Times

The Irish Times view on the world of Derry Girls: a holiday from history

Lisa McGee’s show paid homage to a time when the music was better, the politics were more hopeful and the clothes were, well, different

Sat May 21 2022 - 06:22

Freedom of Dublin city award for boxer Kellie Harrington

Feminist activist Ailbhe Smyth and psychologist Mary Aiken also in line for the honour

Mon May 09 2022 - 19:22

Lessons from Portugal feat help Kenny plan for Ireland’s clash with Belgium

Manager focusing on getting balance right in attack so players complement each other

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 06:00

Sporting obituaries 2021: From League of Ireland to GAA, Olympics and the World Cup

Remembering the sportspeople who passed away in 2021

Sat Jan 01 2022 - 06:00

Mick McCarthy sees another managerial life slip away as Cardiff cut him loose

Former Ireland boss had joined Welsh club after short stay at Apoel Nicosia

Sun Oct 24 2021 - 14:41

‘Our marriage definitely suffered’, says Gillian Quinn, wife of Niall, on life post-soccer

Experience of soccer star husband’s retirement prompts Quinn’s PhD research

Fri Oct 15 2021 - 21:36

Forget philosophy - any sort of win will do for Stephen Kenny and Ireland this week

The Ireland manager is in a strange type of limbo and needs a result against Azerbaijan

Mon Oct 04 2021 - 10:02

Stephen Kenny proved he’s one of the bravest performers in Irish sport

He can send out a team designed to create chances but he can’t score the goals himself

Sat Sept 04 2021 - 06:00

View from the Gods – Frank McNally on a forgotten photograph of a childhood world

An Irishman’s Diary

Fri Aug 06 2021 - 19:01

Matt Williams: Powerful managers alone will not save football from rampant thuggery

Violent ‘fans’ must be treated as the criminals they are

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 08:00

England’s Irish brigade have emotional ties that bind

Kane's, Rice's and Grealish’s Irish and English credentials have equal validity

Sat Jul 03 2021 - 05:05

Iftas 2021: Normal People, Smother and Dating Amber top nominations

Sally Rooney adaption scoops 15 nominations. Nika McGuigan up for posthumous award

Tue Jun 15 2021 - 08:30

Kevin Kilbane: Alan McLoughlin belonged to football

Former Ireland midfielder remembers his friend and colleague with whom he shared so much

Sat May 08 2021 - 06:00

Undeterred Stephen Kenny has the courage of his convictions

It’s been a tough start but the Republic’s manager is keeping the faith

Fri Apr 02 2021 - 01:03

Ireland too small for two soccer teams and should be all-island side – FF Senator

All-island teams successful in rugby and hockey, says FF Senator Robbie Gallagher

Mon Mar 29 2021 - 12:26

Ken Early: Theatrical displays of outrage to Luxembourg defeat will get us nowhere

Instead of raging at losing to Luxembourg we should be reflecting on what we can learn from them

Mon Mar 29 2021 - 06:15

Sideline Cut: It might just be easier to unite a country than to break up a dressingroom

Two international sides on a tiny island should tell onlookers everything about the Irish

Sat Mar 27 2021 - 06:00

Kenny and Ireland need morale-boosting first victory

Failure to beat Luxembourg would deal body blow to Republic’s qualification hopes

Sat Mar 27 2021 - 01:00

Dementia in soccer: Why action needs to be taken to avoid long-term damage

Experts want more funding for independent medical research into contact sports

Sat Feb 20 2021 - 06:00

The best new TV shows to watch in February and March

First Dates Ireland, Home of the Year, Line of Duty return. Eve Hewson stars in Behind Her Eyes

Mon Feb 08 2021 - 05:00

Big Jack leads the pack as Virgin Media unveils its new TV schedule

Broadcaster hoping for full calendar of live sports, including Six Nations, to attract viewers

Thu Jan 14 2021 - 07:51

Facebook v the DPC, armoured cars, and challenges for the proposed housing commission

Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk

Thu Jan 14 2021 - 06:33

Keith Duggan: Sports stars find their voices in a troubled year

It’s the athletes rather than the owners who have the conch now. When did that happen?

Tue Dec 29 2020 - 07:00

Maradona and Jack Charlton among the sporting greats we lost in 2020

Pat Smullen, Kobe Bryant, Úna O’Connor, Harry Gregg, Kieran O’Connor all passed

Tue Dec 29 2020 - 06:00

Michael Walker: Missing fans meant even momentous victories were draped in loss

Dreadful year also marked by the passing of many football greats

Fri Dec 25 2020 - 06:00

Nobby Stiles’ family told heading the ball did give him brain damage

They received the diagnosis after donating his brain to Dr Willie Stewart’s Field study

Mon Dec 21 2020 - 11:33

Ireland’s World Cup rivals: the lowdown on who we will face

Emmet Malone runs the rule over Republic's qualifying opponents in Group A

Mon Dec 07 2020 - 19:24

Leeds United name East Stand in honour of Jack Charlton

Former defender made a club-record 773 appearances during 23 years

Fri Nov 27 2020 - 21:20

Former Ireland assistant manager Maurice Setters has died aged 83

Jack Charlton’s assistant also played under Matt Busby for Manchester United

Mon Nov 23 2020 - 17:06

Modern Ireland is unimaginable without Jack Charlton

Finding Jack Charlton lays bare his remarkable connection with the Irish psyche

Mon Nov 23 2020 - 06:30

Bulgaria merit more than a footnote in Ireland’s long footballing history

Gary Mackay and Scotland’s win in Sofia will always be a red-letter day for Irish fans

Wed Nov 18 2020 - 01:00

England v Republic of Ireland – The last six meetings

Tight games between old foes fail to produce a winner across the last 25 years

Wed Nov 11 2020 - 21:28

Jack Charlton and WHO’s Michael Ryan win presidential awards

Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad recognises diaspora’s achievements

Fri Nov 06 2020 - 19:24

Ireland will defend long unbeaten record against England

There have been four draws between the sides in last 30 years, with one game abandoned

Thu Oct 22 2020 - 01:00