The Irish Times

The beginning of the fall of the Catholic Church in Ireland

Bishop Eamonn Casey’s life and career came apart 30 years ago today

Fri May 06 2022 - 19:41

Vacancy rate hits 20-year low in Dublin industrial and logistics market

Covid-19 and Brexit continue to drive structural demand changes in sector

Wed Oct 27 2021 - 10:25

Redress for abuse victims now a bargaining chip in Stormont talks

Northern Secretary’s claim a new Executive could resolve the issue is seen as ‘blackmail’

Fri May 24 2019 - 01:00

In a word: ‘Poem’

Little things can be irritating even in favourite poems

Sat Sept 29 2018 - 06:36

The Irish Times view on the papal visit: a country transformed

The Ireland Pope Francis arrives in this morning is very different to that visited by Pope John Paul in 1979

Sat Aug 25 2018 - 00:05

Survivors of clerical sex abuse want apology from the pope

While Darren McGavin has a positive outlook on the Church, he says a personal apology from the pope is necessary

Wed Aug 22 2018 - 01:00

Mass-goers tell Pope Francis: ‘Rock the boat, your holiness’

Mass-goers in Dublin and Cork on their relationship with God, Catholicism and the Pope

Sat Aug 18 2018 - 06:00

Motor Neurone Disease is 'a nightmare but I’m adapting', says priest

Walk While You Can: Fr Tony Coote travelling Ireland to raise funds to tackle disease

Mon Jul 09 2018 - 01:45

Pope could herald new start for Catholic church in Ireland if he shows contrition

Vatican photograph from 2007 captures church past and questions its future

Sat Mar 24 2018 - 01:00

Fr Malachy Finnegan: A child abuser and his victims

During therapy sessions for sex offenders, Finnegan insisted: ‘I’ve done nothing wrong’

Sat Mar 17 2018 - 06:00

Eighth Amendment is a relic of harsh times for women

Ireland cannot be said to be a different place until amendment is removed

Sat Jan 20 2018 - 01:00

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

Boy injured when van reversed over him secures €200,000 damages

Driver of van involved in accident was Dublin child's neighbour, High Court told

Fri Jul 28 2017 - 22:49

Funeral of Jean McConville’s son Billy takes place in west Belfast

Officiating priest urges politicians to ensure victims of abuse are compensated

Wed Jul 26 2017 - 16:13

Norbertines’ time in Ireland caused unspeakable damage

Brendan Smyth’s order has ended its ministry, but the scars remain

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:37

Religious orders’ contrition cuts little ice with NI abuse victims

“I don’t accept their apology and I never will,” says victim of Brendan Smyth

Wed Apr 05 2017 - 21:52

Victim of Fr Brendan Smyth calls church changes ‘window dressing’

Helen McGonigle says church has changed its historical behaviour very little

Wed Apr 05 2017 - 18:22

Fr Brendan Smyth victim says church’s failure to change its ways ‘disturbing’

Helen McGonigle was raped aged 6 by paedophile priest in US

Wed Apr 05 2017 - 17:58

Number of child sex allegations against Norbertines ‘unknown’

Complaints by 281 against Fr Brendan Smyth in solicitors’ files, watchdog report says

Wed Apr 05 2017 - 17:23

Congregations’ child abuse apologies lack credibility

Three religious orders do not demonstrate any change from ‘historical behaviour’

Wed Apr 05 2017 - 13:14

Victims of paedophile priest Brendan Smyth to get new court hearing

Man, sister and cousin claim Catholic Church failed to disclose information prior to settlement

Thu Mar 23 2017 - 16:28

Abuse inquiry report calls for public apology and compensation for victims

Evidence of sexual, physical and emotional abuse across 22 Catholic and Protestant and state run homes investigated

Fri Jan 20 2017 - 16:21

North abuse inquiry: ‘The crying would break your heart’

Witnesses told of abject cruelty and sadism at the hands of members of the religious orders

Fri Jan 20 2017 - 09:07

Q&A: Historical Institutional Abuse inquiry in Northern Ireland

It inquired into claims of sexual, physical and emotional harm inflicted on children in care

Fri Jan 20 2017 - 09:07

Historical Institutional Abuse inquiry report to be published in Belfast

The 2,300-page 12-volume report must deliver justice for victims, Amnesty says

Thu Jan 19 2017 - 20:42

Institutional abuse redress scheme could cost £20m

Northern Executive urged to act quickly to compensate victims after HIA Inquiry

Mon Oct 17 2016 - 01:00

Two properties rented to Topaz in Meath and Dublin for over €5m

Coolfore service station is over €3,475,000 and Kilshane Cross is above €1,700,000

Wed Oct 05 2016 - 06:15

Community comes to pay respects to Hawe family

Family to be taken from Lakelands Funeral Home to resting place in Ballyjamesduff

Fri Sept 02 2016 - 20:15

Diarmuid Martin remains a maverick among the clergy

Archbishop’s criticism of Maynooth seminary latest example of individuality

Sat Aug 06 2016 - 01:00

Irish and British politicians voice opposition to ‘hard Border’

British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly debates implications of Brexit

Mon Jul 04 2016 - 14:33

Santry industrial on long lease at €3.2m

Rent in years one to four is €300,000 and increases to €320,000 in year five

Wed Jun 15 2016 - 09:30

Trio abused by Brendan Smyth seek permission to sue Bishop

If information about Smyth had been disclosed by the church, assaults would have been avoided counsel claims

Mon Feb 15 2016 - 13:10

Roman Curia ‘not co-operating’ with child abuse commission

Survivor Marie Collins speaks of resistance, even though Pope approves of new plans

Mon Feb 15 2016 - 01:00

Business park sells for €17m

The New York-based York Investment Corporation has bought Tougher Business Park on the outskirts of Naas, Co Kildare, for more than €17 million

Wed Dec 02 2015 - 07:02