Metallica’s Kirk Hammett in Dublin: ‘Right now, songwriting and pop music is crap’
Guitarist spoke at public interview with Irish Times journalist about music, his Irish ancestry and beloved guitar, Greeny
Aviva Stadium
Metallica at the Aviva review: no encore, no One, no Enter Sandman. Not tonight
Nothing Else Matters but no Enter Sandman as rock’s great survivors tell crowd: ‘See you Sunday’
The mysteries of a Dublin pub name
You can take a stand in the pub, but make sure to stand a drink too
Philip Browne obituary: Administrator who oversaw rugby’s transition to professional status
Elite rower and former IRFU chief executive was known for his integrity and calm demeanour
Event guide: Metallica, Dalkey Book Festival and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week ahead
June 13th-19th, 2026: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
Stormers lack Sacha magic, but Jurie Matthee ready to blow Leinster away again in URC
Starting outhalf provided 20 points when South Africans hammered The Blues without reply last September
Government to back FAI’s bid for 2029 Women’s Champions League Final in Dublin
State approval sought for €75m funding package to underpin post office network
Ireland meet Qatar somewhere between apathy and amazement
Visitors arrive for Thursday’s friendly at the Aviva Stadium with a squad mostly developed at the Aspire Academy in Doha
Three Ireland makes major network upgrades across country’s busiest locations
Venues upgraded include Croke Park, Aviva Stadium, 3Arena, Dublin Airport and Dundrum Town Centre
Six Nations win sees our sportswomen’s striking appreciation of unsung predecessors
They gave a nod to the women who came before them, like Tanya Waters, who, as they put it, paved the way
‘Pressure is privilege’: Linda Djougang relishing Ireland’s Six Nations finale at Aviva
Closing game against Scotland to unfold in front of record near-30,000 crowd
‘Like something from a movie’: Meet the Irish teen set to make his American football debut in Dublin
Adam McCann-Gibbs from Newry will play his first college football game for the University of North Carolina’s Tar Heels at the Aviva Stadium
‘We want to be a really hard group to get into’ - Bemand names Irish team for Wales clash
Eve Higgins returning at centre as coach looks for strong finish to Women’s Six Nations campaign
Daniel Brennan has made a circuitous route to the top level of European rugby
The son of Trevor, the Irish-born prop was named on the bench against Leinster
Gaël Dréan: The Toulon winger posing a major threat to Leinster
Dréan, anecdotally quicker than soccer star Kylian Mbappé, will face Leinster at the Aviva on Saturday
Paul O’Connell: ‘I see little difference between a Limerick rugby player and one from a Dublin private school’
Former Ireland, Munster and Lions captain Paul O’Connell talks to Róisín Ingle about how his life still revolves around rugby 10 years after retirement, his love of golf and the difficulties with Munster
Clontarf’s Daniel Hawkshaw looks for redemption in AIL final against St Mary’s
Unused in 2022 final and released by Connacht last year, centre is now regular starter for ’Tarf
‘We feel good out there’: Leinster looking forward to Saturday special against Toulon
Blues hope recent improvements in attack will bear fruit in plum Champions Cup semi at Aviva
Dermot Kennedy: ‘I was freaking out about my voice. I did two weeks where I didn’t speak’
Dermot Kennedy is one of Ireland's most successful music artists, with hundreds of millions of streams on Spotify and two sold-out gigs coming up at the Aviva, but naturally shy, and 'a bit of a loner' at heart, he finds touring hard. His new album is a declaration of allegiance to his home in Rathcoole in Dublin
Bon Jovi first brought Bill Belichick to Dublin, college football is bringing the former Patriots coach back
Belichick’s charges, the University of North Carolina’s Tar Heels, will face Texas Christian University in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in August
Modernised A-rated three-bed on Bath Avenue in Dublin 4
Terraced home a short walk from the Aviva, cafes, shops and Sandymount Strand
Lansdowne Road apartment offers comfort and convenience in the heart of Dublin 4
Two-bed unit in walk-in condition occupies prime location next to Aviva Stadium and Ballsbridge village
Six Nation rugby listening’s winners and losers
Man of the match for commentary has to go to Michael Corcoran
Ireland show resolve in defence and attack to secure hard-fought win over Wales
Andy Farrell’s men hold out for bonus-point victory at the Aviva
Major policing plan to ensure ‘control’ at Ireland-Israel Nations League match
Garda Commissioner says foreign police officers may be in Ireland to bolster counter-drone capacity during EU presidency
Ireland v Israel game confirmed for Dublin’s Aviva Stadium in October
FAI chief executive David Courell says security concerns around hosting Nations League fixture have been allayed by An Garda Síochána
Six Irish sport stars will become sporting diplomats for country
Failure to play Israel Nations League fixture would primarily disadvantage Ireland, says Minister for Sport
Aer Lingus College Football Classic generated €132m for Irish economy
Game drew nearly 23,000 US visitors, many of whom came for match and stayed for seven nights, report finds
Matt Williams: Moaning suggests Ireland is a nation deluded about its rugby reality
Ireland fans need to keep their entitled arses on the seats on Saturday and help create an atmosphere that will empower their team against Italy
Bohemians boss embraces Aviva Stadium derby but admits venue change not for him
Alan Reynolds reckons his team would be better served taking on St Pat’s at Dalymount Park, ‘as it’s a tough place to play’
Pretax losses trimmed at Aviva Stadium on back of Dua Lipa ticket sales
The company is co-owned by the IRFU and FAI
Conor Murray: The game of rugby is in trouble. Genuinely, serious trouble
Referee Matthew Carley rolls with decisions made in the opening minutes, even if they don’t apply by the hour mark
Farrell determined to maintain upbeat tone despite South Africa defeat
One ventures Andy Farrell is privately more worried than he lets on, and so must be the scrum coach John Fogarty
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