Chilly Christmas Day swimming in Galway

Republicans routed as Democrats retake the US Senate in style

The Irish Times Washington Correspondent Keith Duggan reports from Texas.

What does 'mogging' mean?

Mogging, meaning to outshine or outperform someone or something, has been named Collins’ Word of the Year for 2026. Video: Rebecca Daly / Zara Morgan

Mazda 6e review: A lot of car, but is it missing a little Mazda magic?

US voters react to Democrats midterms win

'I spent my whole life not seeing this,' says one voter in Texas, where the first Democrat was elected to represent the state in the US Senate in 38 years.

US voters react to Democrats midterms election wins

'I spent my whole life not seeing this,' says one voter in Texas, where the first Democrat was elected to represent the state in the US Senate in 38 years.

Democrats celebrate after taking control of US House and Senate

'Power belongs to the people,' Texas Democrat Senator-Elect James Talarico announced to supporters after his election win. Video: Reuters / Zara Morgan

How long is Galway peak hours commute?

Dara Bradley's morning drive from Na Forbacha in south Connemara to the Coolagh Roundabout, just east of Galway city, takes about one hour and 20 minutes.