The Irish Times

Bacik embraces optimistic view of a possible Labour renaissance

The party’s 14th leader has an immense task ahead with aggravation behind the scenes

Sat Apr 02 2022 - 06:00

The Irish Times view on the Labour Party’s future: Finding its place

New leader Ivana Bacik could lift her party’s electoral prospects in some places

Mon Mar 28 2022 - 00:03

Miriam Lord: TDs fume as Antigen 4 All in the Dáil gets noses out of joint

Elsewhere this week, Bertie Ahern’s comments on the North go completely south

Sat Nov 20 2021 - 01:04

Mervyn Taylor: Quiet man who made a big noise in party politics

Divorce referendum was probably the high point of Labour minister’s political career

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 01:00

Albert Reynolds: Razzmatazz politician and supreme negotiator

Showman and dealmaker defied detractors when he brokered peace in North

Thu Sept 09 2021 - 06:00

‘Violently anti-IRA’ Bruton as good a taoiseach as could be had – British

UK National Archives for 1997: Former taoiseach described as ‘nice, straightforward’

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 00:01

How Ireland’s triumvirate Government found its feet

From a shaky start to a slow coming together and a recognition of common interests

Sat Jun 26 2021 - 06:00

Donal Musgrave – versatile and widely respected journalist made lasting contribution to Irish media landscape

An Appreciation

Sun Feb 21 2021 - 15:01

Golf dinner fallout: Controversy compromises key public health messages – Taoiseach

Calleary and Buttimer resign, gardaí begin investigation

Fri Aug 21 2020 - 21:48

Martin to step down as taoiseach in December 2022

Role of tánaiste to be bolstered with private office as part of programme for government

Mon Jun 15 2020 - 20:50

Dublin West results: Joan Burton and Ruth Coppinger lose seats

Green Party’s O’Gorman takes final seat as Sinn Féin’s Paul Donnelly comes out on top

Mon Feb 10 2020 - 02:23

Planet Business: A world of pure reimagination

Singles joy, Disney pain and the politicians who turned company directors

Fri Nov 15 2019 - 05:35

‘Munster didn’t beat the All Blacks in 1978. This video proves it’

Ross O’Carroll-Kelly: What the fock? Did the old man pay someone to fake a video?

Sat Oct 19 2019 - 06:00

Haughey made repeated efforts to meet Molyneaux without success

Molyneaux’s UUP and Paisley’s DUP had boycotted the Anglo-Irish Agreement

Sat Dec 29 2018 - 02:04

Thirty-five years of war: Bitter legacy of Eighth Amendment

The abortion issue has convulsed the country repeatedly since the 1983 referendum

Mon May 28 2018 - 01:00

Conference for retired and semi-retired to be attended by 700 delegates

Former tánaiste Dick Spring to open annual PHOBUS gathering

Mon May 07 2018 - 13:34

FitzGerald ‘railroaded’ into 1983 abortion referendum, Barry Desmond claims

Gemma Hussey recalls threatening letters warning ‘we know where you live’

Mon Feb 19 2018 - 01:00

Ian Paisley ‘hid in car’ outside Co Meath fast food joint

Scene played out as the DUP leader was nervous about being spotted by locals in Slane

Fri Dec 29 2017 - 15:10

How Cistercian College, Roscrea got its mojo back

A quickly assembled action group prevented the closure of this renowned boarding school

Thu Dec 28 2017 - 01:00

Abortion: A big step on road to a referendum

The TDs who back the change have a duty to follow through and campaign for it

Thu Dec 21 2017 - 00:05

Election would hurt Irish in Brexit talks, say former foreign ministers

Eamon Gilmore says political turmoil ‘couldn’t be happening at worse time’ for talks

Mon Nov 27 2017 - 18:50

Wales and Scotland blamed for failure of Irish RWC bid

Lack of support from Celtic neighbours was ‘critical’ in Ireland losing out to France

Thu Nov 16 2017 - 01:00

IRFU will not bid for future World Cups under present parameters

Philip Browne disappointed by lack of support from Wales and Scotland

Wed Nov 15 2017 - 15:55

Rugby World Cup 2023: Final vote set for dramatic finale

South Africa remain favourites but outsiders Ireland could benefit from intense lobbying

Wed Nov 15 2017 - 06:00

John Robbie: 2023 World Cup can be catalyst for change in South Africa

Former Ireland scrumhalf says tournament would be ‘marvellous’ for adopted nation

Sat Nov 11 2017 - 07:30

Could you be the Kerry Person of the Year?

Kerry Association in Dublin seeking nominations for awards which began in 1979

Thu Nov 09 2017 - 07:26

IRFU question South Africa RWC bid in letter to World Rugby

Letter, which has been seen by The Irish Times, shows misgivings on evaluation report

Wed Nov 08 2017 - 02:00

Gerry Thornley: When will World Rugby ditch old reliables?

If same criteria were applied to bids six years ago, New Zealand would never have won

Tue Nov 07 2017 - 07:00

Ireland’s Rugby World Cup bid was on a par with South Africa

Redacted section of controversial review shows Irish bid matched commercial offer and fee

Mon Nov 06 2017 - 06:00

Ireland to canvass all members on World Cup voting panel

Ireland’s bid director says country will relentlessly pursue right to host tournament

Thu Nov 02 2017 - 18:00

Size matters as Ireland bid falls short in stadia and cities

Comparative scoring under ‘Venue and Cities’ plays big part in Ireland’s low score

Tue Oct 31 2017 - 17:29

New York stole my heart and never gave it back

San Francisco is not like that. Part of you dies when you go there

Wed Oct 04 2017 - 14:00

Irish delegation fails to have a ball at Rugby World Cup pitch

Dick Spring and Shane Ross looked miserable as they tried to get the bid over the line

Tue Sept 26 2017 - 01:00

Ireland’s presentation sets out Rugby World Cup dream

‘This is as big as it gets for us. We’re so proud of our country that we will put our best foot forward in every regard’

Mon Sept 25 2017 - 14:43