The Irish Times

Christmas can be a circuit breaker for the fury and suspicion

No one was worrying about what they’d get for Christmas, so long as it wasn’t Omicron

Fri Dec 24 2021 - 10:06

Daniel O’Donnell at 60: ‘I could have made a lot more money if I was more ruthless’

The singer reflects on his career, marriage, business nous and family alcoholism

Sat Nov 20 2021 - 06:00

Herself: Delayed portrayal of housing crisis loses none of its relevance

Writer-star Clare Dunne shines in this irresistible drama

Fri Sept 10 2021 - 05:00

Future is now for Gareth Southgate and his promising young side

England have played 11 games over 27 months to get to this point but now face a defining test

Thu Jun 24 2021 - 01:00

Taoiseach leads tributes to ‘giant of broadcasting’ Mike Burns

Former RTÉ London Editor who received MBE for services to UK-Irish relations has died

Sun Feb 28 2021 - 11:32

Did you know Last Christmas used to be called Stephen’s Day Is a Bit Sh*t?

Wham, Shaky v Noddy, Chris Rea v traffic: Patrick Freyne analyses some Christmas classics

Fri Dec 11 2020 - 05:00

Michael Flatley's Hannibal Lecter mask among sale of Castlehyde contents

Contents sale of Lord of the Dance's Fermoy estate to offer 700 lots including film mask guiding €80,000-€120,000

Sat Nov 14 2020 - 06:00

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Scéal eile an dílseacht a thugann daoine d’amhránaithe nó do chineálacha éagsúla ceoil.

Mon May 18 2020 - 00:00

Hard of hearing – Frank McNally on why he hates the sight of headphones

Fri May 08 2020 - 19:15

Phil Coulter: ‘Music saved my sanity... and my life’

The ‘anthem’ writer and hitmaker on his Derry childhood, two marriages and life in music

Sun Oct 13 2019 - 06:00

Fintan O’Toole: Don’t even feel a bit sorry for Theresa May

The British PM’s dullness hides a monomaniacal obsession with staying in power

Sat Mar 16 2019 - 05:45

Darren Smith: ‘The ratings will decide if you’re coming back’

The TV producer on doing ‘covers’, lessons from ‘Anglo’ and everybody loving ‘Goggler’

Fri Dec 21 2018 - 05:30

Spotify: Irish streaming charts for 2018 revealed

Rap artists Drake, Eminem and Post Malone among the artists Irish Spotify users listen to the most

Wed Dec 05 2018 - 16:15

Dana Rosemary Scallon settles defamation case against Sunday World

Eurovision winner alleged newspaper article claimed she covered-up child abuse

Mon Nov 26 2018 - 15:56

Night of the Living Dead or Cliff Richard? This week’s best rock and pop gigs

Also: HWCH, James Lavelle, Tom Baxter, Ólafur Arnalds, Grace Petrie and Le Galaxie

Sat Sept 29 2018 - 05:00

Cliff Richard awarded more than £200k in privacy case against BBC

BBC to appeal decision on invasion of privacy over coverage of a police search of singer's home

Wed Jul 18 2018 - 15:22

Back to Castleblayney: Thousands pay last respects to Big Tom

Wake at Oram GFC has been going since noon, and no sign of ending

Wed Apr 18 2018 - 18:35

BBC coverage of raid an ‘invasion of Cliff Richard’s privacy’

Veteran singer suing broadcaster in wake of police swoop in sex abuse inquiry

Thu Apr 12 2018 - 12:11

Elvis record company up for sale at $250m

Carlin Music’s copyright portfolio includes songs by Elvis, David Bowie and Dolly Parton

Fri Apr 07 2017 - 13:03

Eurovision’s political scandals – From Franco to Syrian flags

Russia and Ukraine are not the only countries with form when it comes to Eurovision controvery

Wed Apr 05 2017 - 14:35

Dalkey fish restaurant The Guinea Pig on sale after 40 years

Long established restaurant has a loyal clientele and has had many famous diners

Wed Mar 29 2017 - 08:33

Long-time BBC Radio 2 DJ Jimmy Young dies at age 95

Sir Jimmy was original Radio 1 DJ at station’s inception in 1967, moving to Radio 2 in 1973

Mon Nov 07 2016 - 21:54

Jilly Cooper: ‘Everybody was having sex with everybody... it was such a fun time'

At 79, and having endured a stroke and the death of her husband, the indomitable Jilly Cooper is about to unleash her latest horsey bonkbuster

Sat Sept 17 2016 - 06:00

Police role in Orgreave clash with miners to be subject of inquiry

London Letter: Light to be cast on tactics used during 1984 strike that led to violent clashes

Fri Sept 16 2016 - 01:00

Cliff Richard suing BBC over live coverage of raid at his home

Singer’s property searched amid claims of historic sex offences but he never faced charges

Sun Jul 10 2016 - 12:40

Cliff Richard alleges collusion on broadcast of home raid

Singer describes discovering police search of Berkshire home being broadcast live on BBC

Wed Jun 22 2016 - 13:36

Cliff Richard to face no further action on sex abuse claims

Crown Prosecution Service says ‘insufficient evidence to prosecute’ 75-year-old singer

Thu Jun 16 2016 - 10:24

The Algarve: Delira in Albufeira

The Algarve gives you enough options to cut the cloth of your holiday to fit perfectly, whether you want to lounge by the pool or take a trip to the end of the world

Sat Jun 11 2016 - 02:55

Cliff Richard may face historical sex abuse charges

British prosecutors are considering file of evidence against veteran entertainer

Tue May 10 2016 - 16:36

Senators condemn newspaper article on Garda investigation into alleged abuse

David Norris claims strong case for looking at operations of Irish media

Wed Nov 18 2015 - 01:00

Fintan O’Toole: Carey inquiry leaks an abuse of human dignity

What happened to to Pat Carey shows that our tradition of restraint has faded

Tue Nov 17 2015 - 11:51

Cliff Richard questioned again over alleged sex crimes

Singer voluntarily attends police interview over child abuse allegations

Fri Nov 06 2015 - 16:24

Van Morrison performs 70th birthday concerts in Belfast

Singer characteristically unfazed in dark hat, suit and sunglasses amid deluge of rain

Mon Aug 31 2015 - 20:32

Celebrities and locals pay respects to Cilla Black in Liverpool

Crowds at St Mary’s Church in Woolten for funeral of much-loved entertainer

Thu Aug 20 2015 - 16:29