The Irish Times

What is the going rate for a home in... Co Monaghan?

There’s a lot more to this Border county than Patrick Kavanagh’s stony grey soil

Fri Oct 09 2020 - 00:00

This Side of Paradise – An Irishman’s Diary on the Irish connections to F Scott Fitzgerald’s debut novel

Thu Mar 26 2020 - 00:01

Prepare to be spooked with tales of the Unexplained

Weblog: Richard MacLean Smith’s podcast is an engrossing exploration of the paranormal

Wed Nov 20 2019 - 16:32

Open season: Grand Irish homes that welcome visitors – and get a tax break

‘It isn’t a handout. We’ve earned it,’ say owners of some of Ireland’s best-known houses

Sat Apr 13 2019 - 06:00

Six great Irish love stories, six great romantic getaways

From Dublin to Cork to Wicklow, follow in the footsteps of Joyce, Collins and Kitty O’Shea

Sat Feb 09 2019 - 06:00

Woman thrown from horse at Castle Leslie awarded €52,000

Jacqueline Whelan was injured in a fall when the horse she was riding was startled by a dog

Tue Mar 13 2018 - 16:30

Board ousted at therapists’ group as spending questioned

Oustings come after revelation IACP spent €53,000 on committees in first half of year

Tue Oct 31 2017 - 05:02

What’s your county’s claim to fame?

A cure for leprosy? The Connemarathon? The home of Botox, or Viagra? Birthplace of the MGM lion? Whatever its claim to fame, know your county’s bragging rights

Sat Mar 11 2017 - 06:00

Get away to some of Ireland’s most romantic spots

There are idyllic hideaways to suit most budgets in all parts of the country

Thu Feb 02 2017 - 06:00

Check In: Summer picnic spots, magic Monaghan and Venice celebrates

Joan Scales and Jo Linehan round up this week’s travel news and deals

Sat Jul 16 2016 - 03:00

50 great places to stay or eat in Ireland

Staying in Ireland this summer? Here are some great eating spots and places to stay

Sat Jul 02 2016 - 06:00

Humdrum honeymoon? Here are some alternatives for happy couples

Couch-surfing, festivals, a UFO house, and LGBT-friendly hotels – kick off the sandals and have a truly memorable honeymoon

Sat May 14 2016 - 03:30

The purrfect Christmas presents for pets

Gemma Tipton rounds up the best presents for your little darlings

Mon Nov 30 2015 - 09:00

Our Wedding Story: A surprise ad in ‘The Irish Times’

The parents of Eimear Nolan and Morgan Evans took out an ad wishing their children happiness

Sat Aug 15 2015 - 01:00

Monaghan: big views from little hills

One of the quietest counties in Ireland has started to sing its own praises in a major way. The homeland of Patrick Kavanagh is getting active, luring in tourists and anglers

Sat Jun 13 2015 - 01:01

Guiding the ‘large ship’ Castle Leslie through the generations

Future Proof: Sammy Leslie, Castle Leslie

Tue Sept 30 2014 - 01:00

The specialist: Nat Clements, decorative artist

Decorative specialist Nat Clements applies patina of age in old buildings to create original effect

Thu Sept 11 2014 - 01:30

‘Every generation tried whatever the hell they could’

Regarded as a national treasure, historic Westport House has faced many challenges through the years. ‘It’s been a struggle, I don’t think we’ve ever been a family to deny that . . . money has been a big issue,’ say the owners who have seen the business grow 60 per cent in the past four years

Thu Jan 16 2014 - 00:00