Article Index

A brief history of Ireland at the Eurovision in 12 questions

By Jennifer O'Connell

Your Fitness

I lost more than 3st but why was I still holding on to my ‘fat’ clothes?

By Rachel Flaherty

Eurovision 2019: Everything you need to know

By Amy O'Connor

Asia-Pacific

Australian Labor party refuses to play ball with Murdoch press

By Pádraig Collins

Donald Trump needs more team-mates in the White House

By Janan Ganesh

MEP candidates keep calm and carry on canvassing at Balmoral Show

By Gerry Moriarty

European election: Battle to overturn Brexit key to SDLP leader’s campaign

By Gerry Moriarty

Firearms ruling will not ‘spring criminals from prison’

By Conor Lally

Cyprus escalation could drill hole in Irish sacred cow of neutrality

By Patrick Smyth

Science

The future of food production processes: animal, vegetable or cell?

By Sophie Kevany

Light rail in Cork

Abortion and skin colour

Quiet before the election, please!

Why the rush to directly elected mayors?

Moral education

The elephant on the page

Harris to set up stakeholder forum in wake of cervical cancer judgment

By Marie O'Halloran

Archaeological treasures

Remembering Jean Vanier

Brave testimony at Ballymurphy inquest

Face the music

Reaction to Eurovision boycott call

Broadband plan fibres, fees and figures

Days without coal

MEPs express ‘deep concerns’ at McGuinness proposal on church access

By Jennifer Bray

How to avoid silly mistakes with smart toys

By Marie Boran

Loonshots: A business book with equations that’s also a good read

By Richard Gillis

Irish entrepreneurs on unofficial trade mission to Hong Kong

Gavan Ring sings swansong as baritone – and starts as tenor

By Michael Dervan

US tech company Sprout Social to create 60 jobs in Dublin

By Charlie Taylor

Colm Mac Con Iomaire: The River Holds Its Breath review – One beauty on top of another

By Tony Clayton-Lea

Culture

Why the world needs Iris Murdoch’s philosophy of ‘unselfing’

By Joe Humphreys

Commercial Property

European investor to acquire Dublin’s Conrad Hotel for €118m

By Ronald Quinlan

Watchdog ‘intensively pursuing’ answers over WhatsApp hack

By Simon Carswell

Transport

O’Leary leaving horse racing with Ryanair race left to run

Number of ransomware and malware attacks in Ireland falls

By Ciara O'Brien

Seanad report calls for SME supports and dedicated minister

By Peter Hamilton

Lessons from WhatsApp hack: we are all victims of global spyware industry

By Karlin Lillington

Threat of mass extinction looms as million species face decline

By Dick Ahlstrom

Irish company wants to use drones to deliver takeaway meals

By Charlie Taylor

Recipes

Yotam Ottolenghi’s one-pan pasta with harissa Bolognese

By Yotam Ottolenghi

Rugby

Joey Carbery relishes return to RDS to take on former team-mates

By Gerry Thornley

Just walk in to leafy Rathmines luxury for €2.175m

By Joyce Hickey

Smarten up your home with Google’s new display

By Ciara O'Brien

Interiors

Four steps that finish a renovation with flourish

Family favourite: You can't go wrong with this one-pan pasta

By Yotam Ottolenghi

New Meath homes meet pent-up demand across all budgets

By Alanna Gallagher

Apartments at Grand Canal Dock Reflector building launch seeking €495k

By Madeleine Lyons

Minister for Housing makes no show at property industry event

By Madeleine Lyons

What will €375,000 buy in Dublin 18 and Co Donegal?

By Emma Cullinan

New honey-based drink aims to create a buzz

By Olive Keogh

Developer Daly sets sights on Coast Road scheme in Malahide

By Ronald Quinlan

Embrace park life at new Cairn homes in Lucan from €350k

By Alanna Gallagher

Agent’s country escape off busy N11 route for €2.5m

By Bernice Harrison

Jargon, missing digits, errors: Navigating the Residential Property Price Register

By Fiona Reddan

Sonia O’Sullivan: Why slowing down is sometimes the best way forward

By Sonia O'Sullivan

Grand ambitions of a Blackrock villa for €1.495m

By Bernice Harrison

Castlethorn returns with Riverwood Square in Castleknock from €420k

By Alanna Gallagher

Meath grows in appeal for buyers priced out of the capital

By Alanna Gallagher

OpenSky to increase headcount by 80 following €2.5m investment

By Ciara O'Brien

Joanne O’Riordan: Aluko and Scott at the vanguard of punditry revolution

By Joanne O'Riordan

Golf

US PGA 2019: Black course will test McIlroy’s driving and determination

By Philip Reid

The positive force of ‘unwanted’ emotions

By Padraig O'Morain

Lymphoedema: ‘The pain was so bad I wanted to chop my leg off’

By Arlene Harris

Your Fitness

‘Run, fat boy, run’: exercising in public as a plus-size person

By Phoebe-Jane Boyd

Coffee that sells for $75 a cup is on its way to Ireland

By Marie Claire Digby

Books

‘Like the 9th-century Irish Vikings, I see myself as a Gall-Gaedil or a foreign Gael’

By Else Berit Eikeland

Supersized Ranelagh home on a third of an acre for €5.25m

By Madeleine Lyons

Books

A callout for John McGahern letters: ‘this will be one of the final collections of letters by a great Irish writer’

By Frank Shovlin

Maybe it’s time to slow the headlong rush to adopt new technologies

Children’s hospital board due to be warned over project costs at PAC hearing

By Jennifer Bray

Financial Services

Ballymore secures €77.3m green loan from HSBC

By Joe Brennan

Datalex in takeover talks before profit warning

By Joe Brennan

Gaelic Games

GAA referees instructed to crack down on head-high tackles

By Ian O'Riordan

Unbeaten Lyon going for fourth Champions League title in a row

By Mary Hannigan

Rugby

Rugby Statistics: can Stuart McCloskey make the leap to Test level?

By John O'Sullivan

How fruit and veg may help middle-aged people live longer

By Kevin O'Sullivan

Datalex takeover talks, Conrad Hotel sale and food to fly off the shelves

By Conn Ó Midheach

Floating the idea of putting solar panels in the water

By Peter Cluskey

Ireland ‘going backwards’ in reducing CO2 emissions from domestic heating

By Tim O'Brien

Ireland’s reputation as business hub draws global law firm to Dublin

By Simon Carswell

Cutting edge? Legend of Zelda sword-themed lamp

By Ciara O'Brien

Start-ups kick-start revival in US midwest

By Stephen Starr

McIlroy begins US PGA conquest, Lampard’s Derby stun Leeds in thriller

By Patrick Madden

Google Pixel 3a XL review: A mid-range phone worth considering

By Ciara O'Brien

Environment

Redevelopment of Manhattan Café site blocked despite budget warning

By Olivia Kelly

Enhance your Moleskine with Dropbox’s new notebook

By Marie Boran

A deep dive into popular fiction with Words to That Effect

By Marie Boran

Nestlé in talks to sell skincare business for €9bn

Fashion

Chanel’s innovative new skin tint is a foundation to suit men and women

By Laura Kennedy

Unravel the mystery of mummies with Coursera

By Marie Boran

Britain suffering ‘enormous stress’ over Brexit, psychologist warns

By Ronan McGreevy

Trump declares national emergency banning technology of ‘foreign adversaries’

Alabama governor signs Bill to ban nearly all abortions in state

Climate-change concerns filter up from doorsteps

By Fiach Kelly

Gaelic Games

GAA Statistics: Rory Beggan points the way in goalkeeping evolution

By Eamon Donoghue

Ex-media mogul Conrad Black pardoned by Trump

Frank Lampard proud of Derby as they exact Leeds revenge

By Paul Wilson

Abroad

The Irish stem cell scientist growing the GAA in Germany

By Stephen O'Rourke

Opinion

A new direction of travel for the UK and Ireland

By Newton Emerson

Irish priest hailed as peacebroker by Philippine government

By Ronan McGreevy

Man City scathing of Uefa as FFP investigation is sent for final judgement

Kilkenny street closed off after suspicious device found

By Conor Kane

Thermo Fisher Scientific to acquire GSK plant in Cork for €90m

By Charlie Taylor

Travel

‘It would destroy it’: New airport for Machu Picchu sparks outrage

By Dan Collyns

Books

The Lost Letters of William Woolf by Helen Cullen is Irish Times Eason offer

By Martin Doyle

Eir agrees deal to roll out next phase of fibre broadband network

By Ciara O'Brien

US PGA Championship: Day One

Environment

Dublin ‘can learn from Vienna’, where public transport cost only €365 a year

By Kevin O'Sullivan

Nigel Farage’s success could help Theresa May to get Brexit deal, says Coveney

By Barry Roche

Opinion

Ireland's politicians are fooling nobody with their ‘climate emergency’

By Stephen Collins

Tánaiste defends Fine Gael’s financial management reputation

By Barry Roche

Gluten-free food boring? Try these treats from Rachel Khoo, Yotam Ottolenghi and more

Ireland’s corporate tax regime under scrutiny at EU leaders’ debate

By Patrick Smyth

More pressure needs to be put on banks to fit tracking devices on ATMs, Dáil told

By Marie O'Halloran

Ireland is falling behind targets to reduce carbon emissions

By Kevin O'Sullivan

People

Thousands of women share #YouKnowMe abortion stories

By Valeriya Safronova

Financial Services

EU fines five banks €1bn over foreign exchange cartels

Asia-Pacific

Bob Hawke, one of Australia’s longest serving PMs, dies aged 89

Rejection of plan for Kilkenny mosque ‘crushingly disappointing’

By Vivienne Clarke

Residents of Dublin neighbourhood dismayed as trees felled for housing

By Sorcha Pollak

Campaigners see little appetite for No vote in divorce referendum

By Jennifer Bray

Lucky diner served £4,500 bottle of wine by mistake

Politicians not ‘faceless operation’ need to take charge on drugs approval, Dáil hears

By Marie O'Halloran

Eir appeals €10m burden of providing ‘essential’ services

By Peter Hamilton

Man unlawfully rearrested after absconding from open prison, Supreme Court finds

By Mary Carolan

Protests during Trump visit ‘allowed and welcome’, says Taoiseach

By Pat Leahy

Rathgar Victorian with impeccable French polish for €3.25m

By Bernice Harrison

Glamorous Kilmacanogue home with secret hideaway space for ‘me time’

By Elizabeth Birdthistle

Religious congregations yet to fully honour compensation deals

By Patsy McGarry

€1.2m for Synge’s seaside retreat near Scotsman’s Bay

By Frances O'Rourke

Upgraded haven amid the D4 hustle and bustle for €1.45m

By Joyce Hickey

Revived Meath cottage on a half acre for €340k

By Alanna Gallagher

Science

Science would be well advised to avoid picking fights with religion

By William Reville

Rugby

Leinster v Munster: Kick-off time, TV details and team news

By Patrick Madden

Poland’s Catholic Church reeling over abuse documentary

By Derek Scally

Kenny Shiels named new Northern Ireland women’s manager

By Emmet Malone

FF candidate says ‘old guard’ behind European campaign change

By Fiach Kelly

Former Eta leader arrested in France after 17 years on run

By Guy Hedgecoe

Fashion

Gucci criticised for cultural appropriation after releasing $800 turban

Broadband: what you are not being told about the €3bn plan

By Cliff Taylor

‘Slam dunk’ conflict of interest in children’s hospital review, PAC hears

By Jack Horgan-Jones

New York mayor Bill de Blasio announces presidential bid

‘Forces of evil’ will walk into political vacuum in NI, synod warned

By Freya McClements

Financial Services

KBC Ireland chief doesn’t see private home loan sales

By Joe Brennan

Church of Ireland Primate issues stark warning against ‘populism’

By Patsy McGarry

Racing

Telecaster burns off challenge of Too Darn Hot to take Dante Stakes

FDI projects to the Republic up 24% over the last three years

By Charlie Taylor

Cork software company Poppulo to create 125 jobs in Ireland

By Charlie Taylor

Culture

The Manhattan cafe: where U2, Bibi Baskin and Bon Jovi dropped in for egg and chips

By Kevin Courtney

Nick Kyrgios thrown out of Italian Open after hurling chair onto court

Mina’s coeliac diagnosis: ‘She was still hungry after three bowls of cereal’

By Amy Campbell

Kelly leads Irish raid into Scottish waters

By David O'Brien

Immigration champion lobbying to reduce deaths in US from sepsis

By Barbara McCarthy

Kennedy says unionist voter apathy could aid those pushing for Border poll

By Gerry Moriarty

Merkel denies policies have divided EU

By Derek Scally

Wind energy accounted for 37% of State energy in first quarter

By Peter Hamilton

Thousands of healthcare assistants, chefs and support staff likely to back strike

By Martin Wall

Aontú making a place for itself in Irish politics, says Tóibín

By Pat Leahy

Deaf man discriminated against at interview awarded €5,500

By Gordon Deegan

Sinn Féin claims Fine Gael out of touch with ‘cost-of-living crisis’

By Marie O'Halloran

Dublin’s economy booms as employment reaches record levels

By Ciara O'Brien

Two teachers bring challenge over redeployment decision

By Aodhan O'Faolain

North gets first shop for cannabis-based products

By Francess McDonnell

Transport

Troubled Thomas Cook issues further profit warning

Oligarch returns to Ukraine ahead of new president's inauguration

By Daniel McLaughlin

Engine failure did not cause crash which killed pilot (47) and passenger (7)

By Ronan McGreevy

Markets

Markets recover from early dip as trade tensions soften

An Irish Diary

Living in the dark shadow of the Battle of Solferino

By Frank McNally

Commercial Property

Dundrum Town Centre owners oppose Carrickmines retail development

By Gordon Deegan

Africa

Sudan civilian protests to continue after talks with military council collapse

By Sally Hayden

BT Ireland’s 600 staff to get €572 per year share award

By Peter Hamilton

Disclosures tribunal to rule later on whether witnesses get their legal costs

Bolsonaro’s ‘imbeciles’ comment fuels protest at education cuts

By Tom Hennigan

Bradley delays enacting payout scheme for abuse survivors in North

Belgium’s former king faces daily fines in paternity dispute

By Daniel Boffey

Jury to resume deliberations in defamation action taken by Gerald Kean

By Mary Carolan

Britain should not ‘scapegoat veterans to pander to terrorists’, says Tory MP

By Denis Staunton and Marie O'Halloran

Transport

Wynn’s Hotel gets permission for two-storey extension and revamp

By Gordon Deegan

Rowing: Castleconnell enjoy record entry for Sprint Regatta

By Liam Gorman

Ana Kriégel’s blood was found on mask at Boy A’s home, court told

By Conor Gallagher

Enda Fitzpatrick expresses ‘hurt and disappointment’ over DCU decision

By Ian O'Riordan

Fine Gael councillor receives unreserved apology from Sinn Féin activist

By Aodhan O'Faolain

Gardaí to target areas with ‘acute instances’ of banned drivers on the roads

By Marie O'Halloran

UK government in talks to find a buyer for Bombardier Belfast

By Francess McDonnell

Cathedral plan protests prompt Putin to call for poll of public opinion

By Isabel Gorst

Golf

Ronan Mullarney cashes in with course record 62 at Co Sligo

Theresa May to agree date for departure at June meeting

By Denis Staunton

US chipmakers hit after Trump blacklists Huawei

Golf

Leona Maguire cards 69 to take share of the clubhouse lead in North Carolina

Markets

Sterling heads for longest losing streak since 2000

Taoiseach promises European aid will ‘flow to farmers’ shortly

By Pat Leahy and Ronan McGreevy

Middle East

Four killed after small plane crashes near Dubai airport

Media

Manchester United looks to up its game after ‘turbulent season’

Italian riders claim stage and pink jersey on sixth stage of Giro

By Shane Stokes

One of three gardaí arrested in Munster crime gang inquiry is released

By Conor Lally

Eurovision 2019: Irish singer Sarah McTernan’s performance was self-conscious and soulless

By Tanya Sweeney

Ireland among six countries which have seen big rise in opioid-related deaths

By Mark Hilliard

Man denies charges in €1.76m deception case

By Brion Hoban

Dundalk head to Cork knowing slip could put Rovers back on top

By Emmet Malone

Noel Mooney in line to take charge at FAI as Uefa offer €10m credit facility

By Emmet Malone

Pilot lost consciousness before light aircraft crashed in Ballina

By Tom Shiel

Crosaire Blog

Crosaire No 16954 by Crossheir – Thursday, May 16th, 2019

By Lorna Kernan

Rights of many with mental illness being breached, report claims

By Paul Cullen

A decade after the Ryan report: Launch of ‘Survivors’ Stories’

By Patsy McGarry

Education

Over half Leaving Cert pupils have mental or physical health issues due to exam

By Ellen O'Riordan

Trump unveils immigration policy aimed at attracting skilled workers to US

By Suzanne Lynch

Commercial Property

Sean Dunne asked Bertie Ahern to help sell asset in 2010, US court told

By Christopher Hoffman

Dad punched daughter on head for getting tattoo, court hears

Netherlands to face Italy in final of European U17 Championships

By Emmet Malone

Donald Trump trip to Ireland in doubt amid venue disagreement

By Suzanne Lynch

National Maternity Hospital orders review into abortion

By Paul Cullen

Eurovision 2019: Poor Sarah McTernan. I liked her song

By Patrick Freyne

Countdown for Theresa May after June meeting with Graham Brady

By Denis Staunton

Trinity professor missing on Everest after scaling summit

By Simon Carswell

Editorials

Irish Times view on familicide study: A belated first step

Editorials

Irish Times view on US-China trade dispute: ‘Tit for tat’ adds to global uncertainty

FG reaches for beef and broadband as rural support slides

By Pat Leahy

Final milking day for Dublin’s last commercial dairy farm

By Conor Pope

Former priest who embezzled £63,000 running for Fine Gael

By Jack Power

People wrongly think everything is ‘okay’ now for young LGBT people

By Kitty Holland