The Irish Times

Man of Many Colours – Frank McNally on the great lexicographer and eccentric, Sean the Coat

An Irishman’s Diary

Thu Jan 27 2022 - 19:01

Daniel O’Connell used contradictions in his own life to achieve goals says historian

Public perception of O’Connell influenced as much by folklore, mythology as by history

Mon Oct 25 2021 - 11:35

In a Word . . .

. . . Wit

Sat Oct 17 2020 - 04:30

Blue shirts are out as Richard 'Vladimir' Bruton sets tone for men’s autumn fashion

Frank McNally on a fashion for sticks, fear of statues and the craze of politicians taking shirts off

Thu Jul 30 2020 - 20:00

‘There is far more value set at present on the life of a greyhound’

The Derry files: Family of dead IRA volunteer left in dire poverty spent decades pleading for State help

Tue Oct 15 2019 - 00:00

Louth and clear: a maverick’s musical adventures in Dundalk

Louth Contemporary Music Society’s Book of Hours Festival was unfailingly adventurous

Wed Jun 27 2018 - 05:00

Louth music: Eamonn Quinn ‘first backstage laureate’ of Belmont Prize

Founder of Louth Contemporary Music Society singled due to ‘burning passion for contemporary music’

Wed Mar 28 2018 - 05:15

The Island of Ireland Peace Park is a fitting tribute to Paddy Harte

‘It will last for centuries and be as meaningful in 500 years time as when it was built’

Mon Jan 08 2018 - 20:57

Conviction of two men for murder of Roy Collins upheld

Wayne Dundon and Nathan Killeen lose appeals against their convictions

Thu Oct 19 2017 - 17:33

Liam Cosgrave, former taoiseach and Fine Gael leader, dies aged 97

Obituary: Liam Cosgrave was first elected to the Dáil at the age of 23

Wed Oct 04 2017 - 21:26

Liam Cosgrave: modest, droll, pious and politically cunning

FG leader was an uncompromising and often controversial political figure

Wed Oct 04 2017 - 20:55

The Crystal Maze: the best children’s programme ever made for adults

Remember Mumsy, the strange lady in the Medieval Zone who divined the future?

Thu Jun 22 2017 - 14:01

Electronic music is everywhere, except the classical mainstream. This should change

Three festivals showcased electronic works that deserve to be heard by a wider audience

Wed May 03 2017 - 05:00

Dr Noël Browne: ‘The furthest thing from a career politician’

Late ex-minister published incendiary autobiography Against the Tide 30 years ago

Mon Dec 26 2016 - 13:44

Is silence golden? Welcome to ‘the last frontier of music’

Ten years after I first heard of Wandelweiser, Louth Contemporary Music Society has brought it to Ireland

Wed Jun 22 2016 - 01:00

Kenny has a chance to leave a legacy of Dáil reform

With Fine Gael lacking an overall majority, the role of the Dáil may change

Tue May 17 2016 - 00:10

Surprises aplenty in Enda Kenny’s new Cabinet

Analysis: A much different ministerial line-up reflects a heavily changed Dáil

Fri May 06 2016 - 19:30

Fine Gael set to shake up departments, Dáil and ministries

Government will have a very different configuration than anything before, writes Harry McGee

Thu May 05 2016 - 20:27

Lessons from the past point way forward for forming government

The situation today is not dissimilar to 1948 and if parties compromise, a deal is possible

Sat Mar 05 2016 - 01:00

Joe O’Toole: Election results reflect disaffection

Independents surged as voters decided to elect people who understood their concerns

Fri Mar 04 2016 - 01:00

There should be no dancing on the Labour Party’s grave

There may be ideological differences in next Dáil but not between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael

Sun Feb 28 2016 - 14:32

An Irishman’s Diary from 1965: Fine Gael’s ‘blueprint for Ireland’

Party leader James Dillon tells reporters: ‘Never let it be said that the Leader of Fine Gael kept the press uninformed of his movements’

Sat Feb 20 2016 - 16:46

From the Archives: January 16th, 1965

Taoiseach Seán Lemass visited Northern PM Terence O’Neill, and his government published a White Paper on Irish. Backbencher, aka John Healy, interpreted both events

Sat Jan 16 2016 - 01:00

Creating new party a tough task so close to election

Analysis: It is conceivable 25% of TD’s in the next Dáil will belong to no major party

Thu Jun 11 2015 - 13:20

Nathan Killeen challenges placing in solitary confinement

Man serving life for Roy Collins murder claims move to isolation at Midlands Prison

Thu May 28 2015 - 19:16

Father of murdered Roy Collins hopes others will give evidence

Wayne Dundon and Nathan Killeen found guilty of murder at Special Criminal Court

Wed Nov 26 2014 - 18:08

Group of independent TDs ‘could form part of next government’

Denis Naughton says non-party politicians could be appointed senior ministers

Mon Oct 13 2014 - 09:37

Ten-year ‘nightmare’ over after two men jailed for murder of Roy Collins

Steve Collins says he would advise others to stand up to criminals despite own experience

Tue Jul 15 2014 - 15:04

Two men found guilty of murdering Roy Collins

Special Criminal Court finds Wayne Dundon and Nathan Killeen responsible for 2009 shooting of businessman

Tue Jul 15 2014 - 14:01