The Irish Times

Munster set to take the long road in search of silverware

Johann van Graan’s side will not return to Thomond Park this season

Mon May 23 2022 - 06:00

O’Mahony, Carbery and Zebo among Munster changes for Exeter clash

Props Josh Wycherely and John Ryan come into frontrow for Thomond Park clash

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 12:27

Experience the raw beauty of fish in Terenure

Food File: Saltwater Grocery’s new tasting menu; dipping dishes; and a Bushmills twist

Sun Mar 27 2022 - 06:00

Munster aim to extend their winning run to nine in Dragons clash

Province have not lost at Thomond since defeat to Connacht in Rainbow Cup last May

Sat Mar 05 2022 - 06:00

Sprinkler drama livens up Belfield stalemate

Damien Duff’s Shelbourne unable to break down UCD in battle of promoted sides

Mon Feb 28 2022 - 23:23

Munster and Ireland tighthead prop John Ryan set to join Wasps

33-year-old Corkman has not been offered a new Munster contract after 11 seasons

Wed Jan 26 2022 - 06:00

Munster look to nail down third spot in pool as summit moves beyond reach

Top-four seeding would earn Munster comfort blanket of home second leg in next round

Sat Jan 22 2022 - 06:00

Rusty Munster go back to basics to hold off challenge of dogged Castres

Johann van Graan happy with nine-point haul from opening two games in Europe

Mon Dec 20 2021 - 06:00

Alcoholic liver disease up 30% during pandemic perfect storm, says consultant

Study highlighted how rise in drinking at home in lockdown led to increase in illness

Wed Nov 03 2021 - 12:17

Johann van Graan sends out stark warning after Munster’s dismal Swansea show

‘We need to improve in all areas,’ says head coach after first loss of season at Ospreys

Mon Oct 25 2021 - 06:00

Stephen Myler’s boot does for Munster as Ospreys’ pack dominate in Swansea

Home side were missing their Welsh contingent but still had enough to secure win

Sat Oct 23 2021 - 21:53

Munster make 11 changes as youngsters get their chance against Scarlets

Jack O’Donoghue switches from openside to blindside and captains the young side

Fri Oct 08 2021 - 12:55

Munster hope to benefit from return of Zebo and Thomond crowd as they face Sharks

Province begin trophy quest on what should be an emotionally charged night in Limerick

Sat Sept 25 2021 - 06:21

Gordon Elliott sends out four in pursuit of Kerry National success

Trainer’s hopefuls split between wealthy owners JP McManus and Michael O’Leary

Tue Sept 21 2021 - 17:04

Fancy Foundations earns Gordon Elliott a first winner after return to training

Odd-on favourite The Sliding Rock had earlier missed out in the opener at Sligo

Wed Sept 15 2021 - 17:42

Fergal Horgan to referee All-Ireland hurling final

Tipperary official also took charge of last December’s winter All-Ireland final

Tue Aug 10 2021 - 14:28

Andy Farrell surprised by speed of James Ryan’s recovery

Injury had seemingly ruled James Ryan out of Lions call-up

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 17:54

James Ryan and Joey Carbery in Ireland side to face Japan

Andy Farrell selects strongest side at his disposal for match in Dublin

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 14:32

Andy Farrell hails ‘exciting’ Ireland squad ahead of hectic run of Tests

Ireland head coach names 11 uncapped players for Tests against Japan and the USA

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 15:37

Sexton excused as 11 uncapped players in Ireland squad

Harry Byrne, Carbery and Burns are the three outhalves selected for summer series

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 11:33

Munster rest their Lions as they hunt down Zebre in Italy

CJ Stander and Mike Haley have also been left out following the firepit accident

Fri Jun 11 2021 - 06:00

Munster and Leinster rest their Lions for dead rubbers

None of the four Munster players involved in last weekend’s fire pit incident are involved

Thu Jun 10 2021 - 13:56

Farrell’s absence from Lions coaching ticket proves costly for some Irish contenders

Opportunity will knock for several prospects on home front as Lions head for South Africa

Sat May 08 2021 - 06:00

Cocaine has become king as Irish towns struggle with drug issues

Clonmel gardaí see huge increase in drug trade over last 18 months

Sat May 08 2021 - 05:29

Leinster break new ground and Munster to retain Pro14 title

Defending champions make it four on the spin as rivals are beaten again in Dublin

Mon Mar 29 2021 - 06:00

Joey Carbery in Munster XV for first time since January 2020

Irish outhalf one of seven changes for the visit of Scarlets on Friday night

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 13:04

Has Covid-19 killed off homework?

The many alternatives can be even more beneficial to schoolchildren than traditional homework

Tue Feb 02 2021 - 00:00

Leinster and Larmour leave it late to break Munster hearts

Johann Van Graan’s side are getting closer but champions prevail in a baltic Limerick

Sat Jan 23 2021 - 22:04

Feisty affair on the cards as buoyant Munster welcome Leinster to Thomond

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell will be a keen observer of Saturday night’s clash

Sat Jan 23 2021 - 06:00

Inside an Irish ICU: ‘We are nowhere near the Covid-19 peak’

St Vincent's Hospital is racing to treat a surge of Covid cases, as the vaccine arrives

Sat Jan 09 2021 - 06:00

Munster’s John Ryan relishing the frontrow battle

32-year-old at higher risk from coronavirus due to suffering from Ulcerative Colitis

Thu Dec 31 2020 - 06:00

Munster can make the most of home comforts against Harlequins

Two-time European champions set to start with a win despite lack of Thomond roar

Sat Dec 12 2020 - 06:00

Burning of Cork by British forces in 1920 remembered

Micheál Martin urges view of the past with ‘the measured eye of the discipline of history’

Sat Dec 12 2020 - 00:05

Graham Rowntree delighted with how Munster’s young guns have integrated

International players return to a squad that won seven straight games in their absence

Wed Dec 09 2020 - 14:37