The Irish Times

Damien Owens: ‘People confuse seriousness with intelligence. Life is a comedy-drama’

The Monaghan-born writer on finding his voice and his fascination with other families

Sat Mar 26 2022 - 05:00

Normal People's Daisy Edgar-Jones: ‘Is this how our 20s are supposed to be?’

The actor on modern dating, her Irish connections and dealing with sudden fame

Mon Feb 28 2022 - 12:43

Letters, phone calls and abuse: What happens when a referee gets a big decision wrong?

James Owens, Conor Lane and Paud O’Dwyer on being in the spotlight this year

Sun Nov 07 2021 - 08:00

Pastoral Mission – Frank McNally on the Kerry-born ‘Desert Padre’, Fr John Crowley

An Irishman’s Diary

Fri Oct 22 2021 - 19:01

Shaun Leonard the right man at the right time for Meath minors

He capped a terrific week with winning score to secure Meath’s first title since 1992

Mon Aug 30 2021 - 06:00

Seán Moran: Inability to properly trial new hurling rule proves costly

Referees effectively learning on the job in high-profile games due to condensed season

Wed Jul 07 2021 - 07:00

Former referee Barry Kelly wants hurling ‘red zone’ kept closer to goal

‘It’s nonsensical . . . We don’t do black cards in hurling - except we do but it’s called yellow’

Tue Jul 06 2021 - 06:00

After the murder of Veronica Guerin in 1996, everything changed

Former minister for justice Nora Owen recalls the killing 25 years ago and its aftermath

Sat Jun 26 2021 - 02:00

Paul O’Connell steels Irish for pilfering down the human tunnel

Assistant coach’s lineout expertise was evident from early on

Mon Feb 08 2021 - 01:00

Owen Doyle: Scrum a major issue World Rugby must address

Authorities also need to double down on their High Tackle Framework strategy

Tue Dec 01 2020 - 01:01

Owen Doyle: Wales lucky to escape heavier censure for a litany of offences

Ireland will learn more about their worth after daunting trip to Twickenham

Mon Nov 16 2020 - 06:00

Empty stadium for Wales clash will cap a bad week for the FAI

Least the Association would have retained from qualifying for Euro2020 is €5 million

Sat Oct 10 2020 - 07:00

Gary Owens confirms he is to leave FAI

61-year-old interim chief executive will not seek to retain the job on a permanent basis

Fri Sept 04 2020 - 18:19

FAI facing long road ahead as it seeks to rebuild trust

Association will look to draw line under deeply divisive period at Monday’s egm

Mon Aug 31 2020 - 06:00

Sporting Cathedrals: How the Olympiastadion overcame history

The stadium still stands as one of the most intact physical symbols of the Nazi regime

Mon Aug 03 2020 - 08:00

Donohoe weighs in as insurers reject Covid-19 claims

Insurance Ireland warn solvency of many insurers could be called into question

Mon Mar 23 2020 - 16:57

Former EFL chief Shaun Harvey says he’ll apply for top FAI job

‘The majority of people in Ireland would want successful national teams at all levels’

Fri Feb 28 2020 - 06:00

Ireland weather the storm to see off Wales

A much improved performance is rewarded with a bonus point win in Dublin

Sat Feb 08 2020 - 18:22

Owen Doyle: Focus on referees’ neutrality hurts quality

Irish and Welsh officials in particular not given enough exposure to pressure games

Wed Nov 06 2019 - 06:30

Majority of employers would consider hiring a former prisoner

Solas survey reveals that more than 60% of respondents inclined to employ ex-offender

Mon Sept 02 2019 - 19:17

‘This impulse to connect through love and pain, by the reach of story, draws us to fiction’

International Dublin Literary Award winner Emily Ruskovich’s acceptance speech

Thu Jun 13 2019 - 10:24

Leinster get down and dirty to hold on to their prize in Paradise

Leo Cullen’s side take sixth title in front of record final attendance at Celtic Park

Sat May 25 2019 - 21:26

Dublin Literary Award: Two Irish authors shortlisted for world’s most valuable books prize

Sally Rooney and Bernard MacLaverty shortlisted for the €100,000 prize

Thu Apr 04 2019 - 00:01

Fred and Rosemary West: The clues were all there, for 20 years

‘House of Horrors’ show investigates how killers went undetected despite alarm bells

Wed Mar 20 2019 - 19:00

Wales have the last laugh in Grand Slam showdown

Warren Gatland’s side remain on course for clean sweep as England run out of steam

Sat Feb 23 2019 - 18:45

Veolia to lease 11,000sq ft of office space at new HQ in Blanchardstown

Letting believed to be at rent of €23 per sq ft suggests high-spec space in D15 is sparse

Wed Nov 07 2018 - 01:00

Larmour bags hat-trick as Ireland win phoney war at Soldier Field

Second-half blitz helps Joe Schmidt’s side run up a half-century of points in Chicago

Sat Nov 03 2018 - 22:32

Make the call: should you be an engineer?

More than just a degree: Opportunities abound in many branches of engineering and technology as creativity and critical skills are increasingly in demand

Tue May 15 2018 - 00:00

Munster’s giant slayers win epic battle with Toulon

Stunning late Andrew Conway try seals place in Champions Cup semi-finals for Munster

Sat Mar 31 2018 - 17:57

Owens and Garcès to ref Irish quarter-finals

Nigel Owens will take charge of Munster’s calsh with Toulon, Owens reffing Leinster

Wed Feb 28 2018 - 14:31

Gardaí rule out foul play in death of Cobh man

Investigators believe Leo Owens died from injuries sustained in a fall at his home

Wed Dec 20 2017 - 15:34

Volunteering: The art of getting back more than you put in

Researchers find much evidence of the benefits of donating time – so what real difference does it make?

Sat Dec 02 2017 - 06:00

Shay’s Short Game: Two new caps on Home International team

Edward Rowe clinched the Irish under-14 title at Ballina, as first Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific golf championship announced

Mon Aug 07 2017 - 13:00

Galway girl triumphs at best dressed lady competition

Aoife McCana wearing Ghost was the unanimous choice of the judges at Galway Races

Thu Aug 03 2017 - 21:01