Gemma Hussey obituary: Third woman ever to be appointed to Cabinet
After leaving politics she published a memorable diary of her time in office, which provided a fascinating glimpse into the operation of the Cabinet
Garret FitzGerald
Which politicians have done most for Irish culture? As the general election approaches, it’s a question worth asking
The main parties’ approaches to Ireland’s cultural life was encapsulated by the opposing outlooks of Charles Haughey and Garret FitzGerald
Cork’s Quay Co-op celebrates 40 years battling prejudice and inequality
Organisation to mark anniversary with celebration for staff, suppliers and supporters
Michael O’Kennedy obituary: A Fianna Fáil veteran who enjoyed long and varied career
Former minister, senator and European commissioner is remembered for his integrity
Fr Trendy, Charlie vs Garret and Save Wanderly Wagon: Irish TV’s unforgettable moments
An exhibition at the National Photographic Archive marks 60 years of TV in Ireland
Gardaí confirm Provisional IRA killed garda and soldier during Don Tidey kidnap
Patrick Kelly’s family call for end to ‘orchestrated nationwide campaign of misinformation’
Fintan O’Toole: Ireland’s crack cocaine epidemic has consequences far worse than any viral pandemic
Much of what was eventually achieved in the State’s drugs policy the 1990s is now being reversed
Irish women who rocked the patriarchal system with their words
The first volume of Irish women’s speeches is a reminder of the female voices that inspired and drove change
Máire Mhac an tSaoi obituary: acclaimed poet, critic and diplomat
An ‘enabling force’ for later Irish language women writers
Albert Reynolds: Razzmatazz politician and supreme negotiator
Showman and dealmaker defied detractors when he brokered peace in North
Political couple’s Dalkey apartment with island views for €895,000
Built in 2000, this spacious south Co Dublin two-bed could be an ideal home for downsizers
Margaret Thatcher’s moods, Garret FitzGerald’s outburst – a diplomat looks back
Late British diplomat David Goodall recalls the creation of the 1985 Anglo-Irish Agreement
Swearing of religious oaths is hypocritical as Ireland becomes more secular
What if an elected president declined office due to the religious oath required by our Constitution?
Eoghan Murphy: Influential figure who was still deemed a ‘rising prospect’
Resignation comes as a shock as few thought bruising spell in housing would be last time in cabinet
Varadkar forced to defend ‘scrapping’ vaccine priority list at FG meeting
Tánaiste says shift in rollout plan could have been handled better with greater consultation
Influential liberal theologian Fr Enda McDonagh dies aged 90
President recalls his involvement in campaigns for women’s and Travellers’ rights
Fintan O’Toole: We are a nation of historical vandals
Ireland fails to preserve the records that constitute public memory
China’s president responds to Higgins letter about detained Dubliner
Xi Jinping suggests countries seek solution to Irish businessman’s detention
Covid vaccines: We may ‘follow the science’, but do we listen to what it says?
We are sorely lacking the tools to adequately address the Covid-19 challenges ahead
Mother of Irish man held in China ‘terribly disappointed with Government’
Catherine O’Halloran believes State has done ‘little’ in trying to free her deteriorating son
Family of Irish man held in China: ‘Nobody is helping us – we are just begging for help’
His family stayed silent for 18 months while Richard O’Halloran was held in China. Now they are speaking out
‘Attention-seeking’ Shane Ross has a spiky joust with Regina Doherty
Shane Ross has a barbed confrontation with Regina Doherty... and a cosy chat with Brendan O’Connor
Collectables and curios from Bazaar days to auction
Signed first edition by JP Donleavy among lots from former home of Days Bazaar owners
Fr Enda McDonagh remains powerful voice for theology at the fringe
Rite&Reason: At 90, he never ceases to generate original thought, profound and quizzical
‘He needs to be allowed to come home’ – Irish man detained in China for 15 months
Wife of Dublin businessman urges Government to intervene amid fears for his health
Seán O’Rourke: 32,000 interviews later... ‘I’ve had my fill’
The broadcaster, who retired on Friday, looks back on his career high and low points
A riot, champagne and Charlie Haughey: Garret FitzGerald’s eve of VE Day diary
“At 9.19 on way back to College, at bottom Grafton St, we met Charlie Haughey”
VE Day 75: Haughey, FitzGerald and that ‘Irish Times’ front page
Trinity students’ provocative decision to raise the Union flag led to riotous scenes
Rigorous science rather than speed matters most in race for a Covid-19 cure
On a potential vaccine: ‘the air is thick with absurd promissory notes and dates of delivery’
Housing policy should focus on new homes, not retrofits – Sherry FitzGerald chairman
Mark FitzGerald urges new government to prioritise building 140,000 A-rated units
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael: From Civil War enemies to modern-day partners
Two parties rose out of Anglo-Irish Treaty but today their ideology overlaps considerably
Coronavirus: Leading Irish medic in US castigates ‘lunatic in charge’ over delays
US showing every indication it will outstrip China in cases, says Prof Garret FitzGerald
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