The Irish Times

Ian Wright says outcome of Kerry racism case made him feel ‘helpless’

Kerry teenager who admitted racially abusing footballer was not convicted

Fri Apr 30 2021 - 17:15

Joanne O’Riordan: The endless cycle of online abuse churns on and on

Everyone offers immediate help but few solutions to problem that's getting worse

Thu Feb 18 2021 - 06:40

Smyths Toys to give boy who suffered head injury €30,000

Declan Maguire made full recovery after being hit by scooter in Blanchardstown shop

Mon Dec 14 2020 - 13:08

Judges may resign if Woulfe survives on Supreme Court as Golfgate fallout escalates

Séamus Woulfe's position is ‘untenable, but it may also be unimpeachable’

Fri Nov 13 2020 - 20:55

Colleague pressure on a judge would raise questions about independence – academic

Judicial independence means judges are independent from government – and each other, says Patrick O’Brien

Thu Nov 05 2020 - 15:24

‘Golfgate’ has damaged public’s view of Supreme Court, say legal academics

Controversy over judge’s attendance at Clifden golf dinner has ‘changed the narrative’

Thu Oct 08 2020 - 01:00

Sharing wisdom in a time of crisis: 25 ways to live your life to the full

Brendan Gleeson, Eavan Boland, John Creedon and others pass on advice during this uncertain time

Sat Apr 18 2020 - 06:00

Guidelines for investigating abuse ‘horrifying’, says survivor

Child protection experts say new procedures could retraumatise victims

Tue Feb 04 2020 - 02:00

Temporary house found for homeless family forced to move repeatedly

Peter McVerry Trust finds temporary house in Co Offaly for couple with seven children

Fri Jun 28 2019 - 21:25

Homeless family of nine placed in three hotels in three counties

Tullamore parents Michelle and Patrick O’Brien have seven children under 14

Fri Jun 28 2019 - 11:39

‘It’s very stressful minding my boys. We’re feeling quite hopeless’

Offaly Traveller Movement and Tusla seeking to help family housed in multiple hotels

Fri Jun 28 2019 - 01:18

Millar to seek €218m from market flotation for aircraft leasing firm

Sirius plans to buy and lease second-hand planes mainly for short-haul flights

Mon Oct 08 2018 - 20:32

Judge invites reform body to carry out study on sentencing of elderly

Comment made before imposing 10 year sentence on 78-year-old for repeated sexual assaults

Thu Jun 14 2018 - 23:19

Moral panic on vultures delays end of arrears crisis

Ireland should have listened to Bill Clinton and tackled the problem years ago

Fri Mar 02 2018 - 07:10

The Harvey Weinsteins of the world are well represented in opera

We laugh and clap along with characters in opera whose actions would scandalise us in real life

Wed Oct 25 2017 - 05:00

St Patrick’s Cathedral criticised for response to child abuse

One of Patrick O’Brien’s victims calls for Church of Ireland to set up ‘outreach’ service

Sun Nov 20 2016 - 22:29

Church of Ireland apologises to victims of child abuser

St Patrick’s Cathedral issues statement expressing regret about crimes committed by O’Brien

Fri Nov 18 2016 - 21:39

Abuser Patrick O’Brien gained parents’ trust via volunteer work

Man pleaded guilty to 48 sample counts of indecent assault in addition to sexual assault

Thu Nov 10 2016 - 19:26

Child abuser volunteered at St Patrick’s Cathedral after conviction

Wider Church of Ireland community ‘deeply dismayed’ at nature and extent of offences

Thu Nov 10 2016 - 18:23

Ex-Church of Ireland volunteer jailed for sex assaults on boys

Patrick O’Brien jailed for 13 years for raping and molesting 14 boys over four decades

Thu Nov 10 2016 - 16:39

FAI Cup round-up: Cork, Cobh and UCD book quarter-final slots

City score four goals to cruise past Longford Town

Sat Aug 20 2016 - 21:50

Insurance body signals intention to proceed with Setanta appeal

Mibi is appealing court decision that it must cover failed insurer’s liabilities

Fri May 27 2016 - 16:13

Aviva Insurance to request Garda inquiry into fake crash case

Company’s stance part of more aggressive approach by industry to fraudulent claims

Sat May 14 2016 - 01:00

MIBI moves to appeal Setanta Insurance judgment

Insurers’ body argues it should not be liable for €90m in outstanding claims

Thu Mar 10 2016 - 16:17

Missing Cavan man found ‘safe and well’

Patrick O’Brien (62) had been last seen on Thursday evening on the Dublin Road

Sat Mar 05 2016 - 15:56

Review – The Unlucky Cabin Boy: A grisly tale well served

How do you root for an underdog when he is destined to be eaten by the rest of the characters?

Thu Nov 19 2015 - 16:46

Short-term insurance gain has yielded long-term pain

Disastrous interim results led to FBD insurance shares falling by 21%

Wed Aug 26 2015 - 02:00

X-rays show ‘foreign objects’ were unchewed tablets – inquest

Doctors were initially concerned about disc-shaped objects found in man’s stomach

Mon Aug 10 2015 - 18:12

Pretend Irish Water worker preyed on elderly people

Barrister says it was stupid to claim to be from utility, as it struggles to gather money

Fri Jul 17 2015 - 20:22

Cousins move to appeal against convictions for double murder in 2011

Counsel submits the purported identification of client’s voice should not have been admissible

Mon Mar 16 2015 - 22:13

Head of claims John Sheehy leaves Liberty Insurance

Former Quinn Insurance says it has lined up replacement

Sat Mar 14 2015 - 01:00

Patrick O’Brien’s jail term for abuse is tripled to nine years

Judge describes O’Brien’s abuse as one of the worst cases one could possibly find

Mon Jan 26 2015 - 15:15

Patrick O’Brien sentence ruled too lenient despite ill-health

Court of Appeal rules people guilty of serious crimes cannot escape jail due to age or illness

Mon Jan 19 2015 - 12:26

Court rules Patrick O’Brien’s sentence for abusing daughter too lenient

Father of Fiona Doyle had been sentenced to 12 years in prison, with nine suspended

Wed Dec 17 2014 - 14:49