The Irish Times

About Adam: The virtual hug that went around the world

After capturing the hearts of the nation, Adam is now the inspiration for a new book

Sat Nov 06 2021 - 06:00

It would be wrong to let Jeff Bezos ruin space for the rest of us

It is not the dull frontier the Amazon founder somehow makes it seem

Mon Jul 05 2021 - 13:36

‘Is Muidne ESA’: An Irish launch mission for the European Space Agency

Do you know your satailít and your carr Mhars from your cóiméad or spásfort?

Thu Apr 08 2021 - 01:00

‘You are an inspiration’: Taoiseach writes to Adam King after Toy Show appearance

Micheál Martin thanks six year old for his ‘strength’ and encourages him to follow Nasa dream

Mon Dec 14 2020 - 13:47

Toy Show star’s ‘virtual hug’ to be used as postmark on Christmas mail

Adam King (6) warmed hearts when he described his dreams of space travel on RTÉ

Fri Dec 11 2020 - 22:26

Astronaut Chris Hadfield surprises Adam King of the Late Late Toy Show

Former ISS commander tells boy to pursue dreams of working on space missions

Fri Dec 04 2020 - 22:02

Adam King’s family ‘blown away’ by response to Toy Show appearance

Astronaut Chris Hadfield offers to ‘talk space’ with Cork child who dreams of joining Nasa

Sun Nov 29 2020 - 16:49

Miriam Lord: Taoiseach and Tánaiste see red over ‘Level 5 leak’

Leo rages at public health chief; Cap’n Grealish frets about the arts; Harris and Holohan framed

Sat Oct 10 2020 - 02:54

International Space Station visible again in Irish skies tonight

Another chance to see the brightest object in the sky, which travels at 27,600km/h

Wed Apr 01 2020 - 16:01

Quizzes, karaoke, meditation: The best online resources for self-isolation

From fitness to MoMa, there are countless resources online to keep you occupied

Thu Mar 26 2020 - 05:45

AI predicted to be used more to defend against cybersecurity attacks

Many organisations may have little choice but to adopt AI because threats are becoming more sophisticated and faster

Thu Apr 11 2019 - 01:00

First close-up picture of ‘supermassive black hole’ unveiled

Feat described as equivalent to ‘locating an apple on the surface of the moon’

Wed Apr 10 2019 - 19:36

Watch: German astronaut drops in on Kraftwerk gig

Astronaut played a duet with the band using a tablet computer with a virtual synthesiser

Mon Jul 23 2018 - 16:15

Pendulum Summit to expand to New York

Business and motivational event targeting more than 1,000 attendees

Mon Apr 23 2018 - 05:05

Only 5 per cent of Ireland’s night skies are free from artificial light, says expert

First survey of night-time light will seek citizens’ participation

Thu Mar 08 2018 - 13:37

Playing with the curriclum: What should your children learn and how?

Play based learning is just one of the major changes planned for primary schools; how effective is it?

Tue Feb 13 2018 - 04:00

TV industry still thrilled to make it through to next week

From ‘Ireland’s Got Talent’ to ‘The Apprentice’, elimination formats are going nowhere

Tue Oct 03 2017 - 06:15

Frankie Sheahan-founded Pendulum sees profit triple

Events company founded by former rugby international posts profit of €254,229

Mon Sept 12 2016 - 15:56

Chris Hadfield expresses disbelief over death of David Bowie

Former astronaut performed star’s song ‘Space Oddity’ in space

Thu Jan 14 2016 - 13:33

Pat Kenny’s ‘In the Round’ show axed by UTV

UTV Ireland says it is looking forward to working on ‘future projects’ with Kenny

Mon Sept 07 2015 - 01:00

Claire Byrne beats Pat Kenny but ‘Corrie’ still wins Mondays

‘Pat Kenny in the Round’ lifts 9pm slot for UTV Ireland but soap fans switch off

Thu May 14 2015 - 01:15

Áine Lawlor and Finbar Furey receive Lord Mayor’s Awards

Christy Burke chooses four individuals and two groups for contribution to Dublin city

Tue Apr 28 2015 - 01:00

UTV ‘well-positioned’ to benefit from ad market upturn, says Merrion

In the long term, UTV Ireland channel ‘will do well’, according to stockbrokers

Thu Apr 16 2015 - 01:15

Facebook page leads to Old Carlow Photos book

It all began when Dermot O’Brien decided to clear out his attic

Mon Dec 22 2014 - 01:00

Chris Hadfield, Ireland’s favourite astronaut, returns to Dublin

‘I’ve done the things that are not only in my heart, but are worthwhile doing’

Mon Dec 15 2014 - 13:29

Astronaut Chris Hadfield receives gold medal from Trinity

Hadfield in Dublin to promote book featuring 150 photos taken from space

Sat Dec 13 2014 - 18:18

Radio: Chipper Alison Curtis emerges from Ray D’Arcy’s shadow

Review: Canadian finds her voice in RTÉ defector’s old slot, while Pat Kenny loses his cool in a fractious confrontation

Sat Dec 13 2014 - 08:00

Hachette wants to turn Twitter into a bookstore

Publisher is testing whether a tweet from an author can directly trigger a sale

Tue Dec 09 2014 - 08:08

An Pláinéad Dearg as Gaeilge

University of Arizona and Nasa publish website in Irish featuring images taken from Mars orbit

Wed Oct 01 2014 - 23:27

Dublin is launch pad to find more efficient ways for astronauts to work

It is hoped there is plenty more to come from Irish firms operating in the space sector

Mon Sept 22 2014 - 01:35

Ireland looks a picture in new indirect tourism push

Tourism Ireland on a roll as country used as a backdrop

Sat Jul 05 2014 - 01:01

Duffy and Gillick attempt to wind back the clock

Moving from a professional to amateur environment and swapping one sport for another is a tough remit irrespective of ability

Tue Jul 01 2014 - 13:14

Drone footage of Cork city gives bird’s eye view

Equipment for student’s YouTube hit purchased with money from quitting cigarettes

Fri Apr 25 2014 - 12:08

Chris Hadfield features in videos promoting Ireland

Astronaut visits Donegal in one of four films for Tourism Ireland

Tue Mar 25 2014 - 09:42