The Irish Times

Once in a blue moon: Cavan’s overnight success 15 years in the making

For proud Cavan supporters of a certain vintage, it was much, much longer than that

Sun Nov 29 2020 - 08:00

When Down’s 1960 All-Ireland victory brought down barriers

Protestants and Catholics travelled to Croke Park and celebrated side-by-side in Newry

Wed Sept 30 2020 - 06:00

Decent man who made crucial contribution to life in Northern Ireland

Séamus Mallon’s humanity endured as he coped with the North’s precarious politics

Fri Jan 24 2020 - 18:54

Garda ‘inertia, resistance’ frustrated reform for years, says McDowell

Former justice minister says resistance to civilianisation halted previous reforms

Fri Aug 23 2019 - 13:59

Chris Patten: Brexit crisis is ‘crazed ideological jihad’

Ardently pro-European, the veteran Tory has watched in horror as the debacle unfolds

Wed Mar 13 2019 - 15:22

Coverage of ‘sun-ray’ therapy sheds light on medical faith in UV

Ultraviolet light used in cases of TB, rickets, malnutrition and diseases of bones and skin

Fri Nov 23 2018 - 07:01

A giant who sought solutions as he strode many stages with integrity

Maurice Hayes obituary: Born July 8th, 1927 – Died December 23rd, 2017

Sat Dec 30 2017 - 05:00

Rest in peace ... They died in 2017

Irish and international stars of film, music, politics, sport and real life who left us this year

Thu Dec 28 2017 - 06:00

‘Diamond standard’ Dr Maurice Hayes remembered at funeral

Late former senator ‘a giant who strode the stage of life in so many and varied roles’

Wed Dec 27 2017 - 16:52

Tributes paid as former senator Maurice Hayes dies aged 90

‘Pivotal figure’: Hayes made significant contribution to Irish politics, says Varadkar

Sun Dec 24 2017 - 13:41

Varadkar and Flanagan need to learn from mistakes of Ahern and McDowell

FF-PD coalition had golden opportunity to reform the Garda in 2005 but they blew it

Tue Sept 12 2017 - 21:17

Garda reform commission: an exercise in can kicking

September 2018 deadline for final report suggests the Government is buying time

Tue May 23 2017 - 00:02

Garda review ‘could become scalp-hunting exercise’

Former Patten member says Government should act on implementing existing report

Fri May 12 2017 - 01:30

Garda has lessons to learn from Patten reform of North policing

Against fierce opposition, Patten commission brought about radical reforms

Fri Mar 31 2017 - 01:00

Good cause to celebrate as Ireland Funds turns 40

In wake of global financial crash the funds raised impressive €226 million in six years

Wed Jul 06 2016 - 02:00

Miriam Lord: FF byelection effort faces rise of Mé Féin

John McGuinness flies to Canaries for holiday as Carlow-Kilkenny campaign begins

Sat May 02 2015 - 11:38

Report says emigrants ‘should get Seanad vote’

Radical reform of Upper House would include extending franchise to NI residents

Mon Apr 13 2015 - 10:58

Extension of Seanad voting rights unlikely before election

Plans to extend rights to emigrants and those living in the North would need ‘longer run-in’

Mon Apr 13 2015 - 01:00

New report believed to recommend radical reform of Seanad

Expert group report expected to recommend new criteria for operation of panel system

Fri Apr 10 2015 - 01:00

Seanad reform group to report to Government by March

Body tasked to come up with reforms which would not require a constitutional referendum

Sun Dec 07 2014 - 19:42

Death of Ian Paisley marks the end of an era

Analysis: Late Unionist leader lived up to many different characterisations

Fri Sept 12 2014 - 18:22

Maurice Hayes calls for strong local government

Former senator addresses 34th MacGill Summer School on political reform

Mon Jul 21 2014 - 01:00

North’s policing board has helped generate public confidence in PSNI

Board guards the guardians and could be replicated in the South

Wed Mar 26 2014 - 01:00

Relationship between Shatter and Garda Commissioner at heart of debate

Bringing Garda Commissioner under remit of ombudsman commission the most effective reform

Fri Mar 07 2014 - 01:00

The Border foxes: why no arrests in the killing of Det Garda Adrian Donohoe?

It is a year since Det Garda Adrian Donohoe was shot dead during the robbery of Lordship Credit Union, in Co Louth, and the investigation continues north and south of the Border. But why no arrests?

Sat Jan 25 2014 - 01:00

Founder member of SDLP and dedicated servant of South Down

Eddie McGrady: June 3rd, 1935- Nov 11th, 2013

Sat Nov 16 2013 - 00:01

Poet laid to rest under shadow of sycamore trees

Priest says Bellaghy honoured that Heaney had chosen to be interred in his home town

Tue Sept 03 2013 - 01:00