The Irish Times

Being boss of Wrightbus – ‘It was a big risk at the time: this isn’t Tesla’

Buta Atwal has led a resurgence at the Ballymena busmaker that collapsed in 2019

Wed Apr 13 2022 - 15:31

Extended two miles just the sort of stamina test Fil Dor needs

Eric Bloodaxe an attractive each-way prospect in the Albert Bartlett

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 06:00

Old pals Zanahiyr and Quilixios could go head-to-head at Cheltenham

Debate over which Grade 1 winner is superior may be settled at JCB Triumph Hurdle

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 06:00

Envoi Allen settling in after move to Henry de Bromhead’s yard

‘It’s a big change for them, you try to keep it as simple as possible, but it is a big change’

Thu Mar 04 2021 - 19:11

Gardaí send samples from skull found in Cork for DNA analysis

Husband of missing Tina Satchwell notified ‘in line with protocols regarding missing persons’

Mon Jan 11 2021 - 20:00

Midleton skull: Gardaí say it may be weeks before identification

Remains believed to be female and were at scene for less than ten years

Sat Jan 09 2021 - 08:54

Brexit bound to disrupt transport of horses to and from Britain

“We are looking to see if we can continue the facilitative movement of horses which was there beforehand but that depends on a trade deal”

Mon Dec 07 2020 - 16:26

Hydrogen evangelist sees ‘dawning of an age’

JCB heir Jo Bamford aims to change public transport with Ballymena firm Wrightbus

Fri Nov 27 2020 - 15:30

Latitudes of Longing: history, culture and the importance of connectedness

Book review: Swarup explores in an original way love for each other and the planet at large

Sat May 23 2020 - 06:00

Building company failed on back of coronavirus crisis, court hears

Provisional liquidator appointed to Meath construction and plant hire company

Thu Mar 26 2020 - 16:41

Cheltenham Festival 2020: Race times, TV details, best bets and more

The Cotswolds are ready to come alive despite looming threat of the coronavirus

Mon Mar 09 2020 - 13:36

Cheltenham Festival 2020: Day-by-day guide

Brian O’Connor looks at the Irish contenders for next week's Cheltenham Festival

Sat Mar 07 2020 - 09:00

Judge warns father and son they face jail over windfarm row

Joseph and Seosamh McGonigle accused of blocking access to Co Donegal facility

Fri Jan 31 2020 - 16:45

Labour MP’s leaked conversation gives Johnson a lucky break

Analysis: Final days of election campaign have not gone to plan for UK prime minister

Tue Dec 10 2019 - 19:40

Bamford closes deal to acquire Wrightbus out of administration

Businessman to employ 60 initially as he assesses prospects for Ballymena bus maker

Tue Oct 22 2019 - 17:03

Rescue deal for Wrightbus rejected by company controlled by founder’s son

Bidder warns busbuilder faces liquidation as early as tomorrow if no deal approved

Thu Oct 10 2019 - 19:59

Wrightbus administrators in exclusive talks with one buyer

Jo Bamford specialises in providing hydrogen fuel for buses

Wed Oct 09 2019 - 17:12

Stepping in when fire hit a rival was key to securing large contracts

EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist Lily Holmes of PB Machine Tech

Sun Jul 14 2019 - 19:32

Miriam Lord: Bare necessities as O’Sullivan canvasses door to door

Naturist warning, Mansion House drink, Stepaside JCB, Daly and singing politicians

Sat May 18 2019 - 01:00

ATMs found empty in woods after theft from Co Meath banks

An estimated €200,000 had been removed from machines stolen from banks in Kells

Sun Apr 21 2019 - 17:56

ATM thefts part of an international crimewave

In 2018, 4,549 acts like Ireland’s digger-assisted robberies occurred across 20 countries

Sat Apr 20 2019 - 01:00

ATM thefts: Cash machine ripped from wall in Bushmills is recovered

Robbery is ninth such attack in Northern Ireland since start of the year

Tue Apr 16 2019 - 18:54

Sir Erec and Mark Walsh look like a winning Triumph Hurdle combination

JP McManus’s star juvenile has overcome a stone bruise and could dominate the field

Fri Mar 15 2019 - 01:00

Cadmium justifies favouritism to book his Cheltenham ticket

Chosen Mate lands dramatic success in the novice hurdle at Naas

Sun Feb 24 2019 - 18:25

PwC paid David Davis more than €18,000 for Dublin speech

Fee was charged for 12 hours of former Brexit secretary’s time

Thu Jan 24 2019 - 17:03

German MP says Border controls in Ireland inevitable in event of no-deal Brexit

Liam Fox admits Britain may not be able to replace any of the EU’s trade deals ahead of March 29th

Fri Jan 18 2019 - 19:58

Miriam Lord: Bríd Smith neatly finishes Varadkar’s sentence

Leo knew he was about to put his foot in it on housing, so he put his mouth in reverse

Sat Oct 06 2018 - 01:00

Traveller family accuses Dublin City Council of destroying home

Ann and Michael Connors say they were alerted while in a mediation meeting

Thu Jun 14 2018 - 21:31

Star-gazing domes to fancy yurts: the best places for glamping

If you want to stay somewhere different – but with all the comforts of home – try ‘glamorous camping’

Sat Jun 02 2018 - 06:00

Tallaght school reopens in defiance of Lidl vandalism

Locals feel let down, disgusted and embarrassed over ‘shameful’ weekend incident

Tue Mar 06 2018 - 01:22

Wicklow wind farm developer seeks injunction against protesters

Ballycumber Wind Farm tells High Court interference could cost it up to €3.1m

Mon Aug 14 2017 - 21:07

Founder of successful plant-hire company and a Fianna Fáil fundraiser

Obituary: William O’Brien; born November 2nd , 1928 – died: July 15th, 2017

Fri Jul 28 2017 - 15:50

Plastic fantastic: Buyout puts former forklift driver on a Swiss roll

Friday interview: James McGee, chief executive of Athlone Extrusions

Fri Jul 21 2017 - 06:15

Stock car racing, Tallaght, 1994: ‘It was carnage’

‘Top Gear’ met ‘The Snapper’ in the mid-1990s, when an adventurous photographer ventured on to the mud-splattered racetrack

Sat Feb 04 2017 - 06:00