The Irish Times

Freedom of Galway city awarded to women for work relating to Magdalene laundries

Ena McEntee and playwright Patricia Burke Brogan are ‘richly deserving’, mayor says

Mon Mar 07 2022 - 18:55

The Irish Times view on Joe Biden’s troubles: a president who needs some wins

Biden and the Democrats have a genuine battle on their hands against resurgent Republicans

Thu Nov 04 2021 - 00:05

Holy Joe – Frank McNally on more Biden relatives and lessons for the president from a seventh-century saint

An Irishman’s Diary

Wed Jan 20 2021 - 19:01

‘It begins in Doonloughan’: CNN’s John King maps his Irish ancestry

US TV anchor says a visit to Connemara home of his forefathers is ‘long overdue’

Sun Nov 08 2020 - 23:47

Thought which counts: Cost of Varadkar’s gifts to foreign dignitaries

Green jersey at €60 a pop a staple of diplomacy with cufflinks, books and Celtic brooch

Mon Jan 07 2019 - 01:00

Fix for undocumented Irish in US must be part of ‘universal’ solution

Mayor of Boston Marty Walsh tells Galway event solution cannot just be for the Irish

Sun May 13 2018 - 12:37

Rocky Ros Muc review: Hard-hitting story of a Connemara contender

Michael Fanning’s Irish-language documentary about boxer Sean Mannion packs a punch

Tue Nov 21 2017 - 17:40

Boston mayor Marty Walsh condemns racial abuse of baseball star

Baltimore Orioles All Star Adam Jones was taunted by Red Sox fans at Fenway Park

Tue May 02 2017 - 16:35

No, the illegal Irish in US should not be a ‘special’ case

Net Results: Ireland needs to start properly acknowledging our own immigrant communities

Thu Mar 16 2017 - 07:00

We were horrified by Trump’s election. So please don’t give up on the United States

I read about Irish people leaving, but for me and my family Boston is home

Fri Mar 10 2017 - 15:00

‘Complete review’ of US pre-clearance at Dublin, Shannon

One person refused clearance at Dublin Airport in wake of Trump travel ban

Mon Jan 30 2017 - 20:07

Democrats seek Republican support to block immigration order

Opposition grows to US ban on nationals from predominantly Muslim countries

Sun Jan 29 2017 - 21:14

Trump hit by first diplomatic crisis over Mexico border wall

Summit with Mexican leader off as Trump slams disrespectful refusal to pay for barrier

Fri Jan 27 2017 - 09:25

Outraged mayors vow to defy Trump’s immigration order

‘Sanctuary cities’ across US prepare for protracted fight with president over immigrants

Thu Jan 26 2017 - 18:17

Boston mayor vows to defend undocumented Irish

Son of Galway immigrants believes Trump will struggle to adopt campaign pledges

Sun Nov 27 2016 - 15:19

Undocumented Irish in US live in fear of Trump’s resolve

Irish Government officials focus diplomatic efforts on immigration ‘sanctuary cities’

Sat Nov 19 2016 - 07:36

Diaspora minister visits US amid uncertainty for undocumented Irish

US lawyer says people afraid they will be ‘hunted down and grabbed from homes’

Wed Nov 16 2016 - 12:49

US visitors stoked for weekend of American Football

Sporting showcase brings thousands to city for high school and college football games

Fri Sept 02 2016 - 01:01

US election: Did the Irish swing Massachusetts for Hillary Clinton?

Democratic frontrunner beat Bernie Sanders by scoring big wins in Boston and Springfield

Thu Mar 10 2016 - 21:24

Boston College Chief Executives Club up for ‘more than a game’ in Dublin

Aer Lingus College Football Classic will pit Boston College against Georgia Tech

Fri Dec 04 2015 - 10:16

Northern politicians need to get back to business

Visits to the US to encourage investment in Belfast are a challenge in current climate

Tue Sept 15 2015 - 01:00

Can Primark succeed where a host of other overseas retailers have failed?

Cut-price fashion chain’s success in a notoriously treacherous market America is not assured but if anyone can do it the Dublin-based company can

Wed Sept 09 2015 - 01:00

America at large: Dave Hannigan

Bostonians increasingly opposed to the city’s 2024 Olympics bid

Wed Jun 10 2015 - 22:30

Tributes paid to Kennedy who understood bipartisan politics

Both Republicans and Democrats were at the dedication of the Edward M Kennedy Institute

Sat Apr 04 2015 - 01:02

Obama pays tribute to Edward Kennedy at Boston ceremony

Senator’s contribution to Northern Ireland noted at dedication of institute in his name

Tue Mar 31 2015 - 01:00

Flanagan pays tribute to Edward Kennedy at ceremony for new Boston institute

Minister for Foreign Affairs is the only foreign dignitary to speak at opening events

Mon Mar 30 2015 - 01:00

American Letter: Siberian Express socks it to much of America

The snow keeps getting deeper and the cold keeps getting colder

Sat Feb 21 2015 - 01:00

Severe winter storm hits New York and northeast US

More than 5,000 flights cancelled as meteorologists forecast over two feet of snow

Mon Jan 26 2015 - 19:25

Irish Roots

The Mayor of Boston’s Family Tree

Wed Sept 24 2014 - 10:37

Boston’s mayor, Carna’s son and the American dream

Marty Walsh’s homecoming sees a surprise showing by another Irish-speaking politician

Wed Sept 24 2014 - 01:03

Boston mayor welcomed back to the land of his parents

Marty Walsh is the Irish-speaking son of Connemara emigrants

Fri Sept 19 2014 - 22:15

A Beautiful Day for Boston’s U2-loving mayor to make a visit

Walsh will spend some time in Connemara, from where his parents hail, as well as Donegal, Derry, Belfast and Dublin

Fri Sept 19 2014 - 01:45

Boston mayor plans Irish visit in September

Marty Walsh’s 10-day visit will be first to the family homes of his parents since his election

Tue Jul 22 2014 - 00:12

Boston Marathon winner inspired by victim of bombings

Runner says he was touched by ‘no more hurting people’ sign drawn by Martin Richard (8)

Tue Apr 22 2014 - 01:00