The Irish Times

Ireland backs EU move to offer sanctuary to all Ukrainians

More sanctions will be imposed in bid to target Russian economy, says Donohoe

Thu Mar 03 2022 - 10:13

Ryan Tubridy’s ‘nice little distraction’ now number two Irish radio show

Claire Byrne, Matt Cooper and Pat Kenny among ratings winners

Thu Feb 10 2022 - 12:03

Bestselling author Colm Keane dies aged 70

Former RTÉ broadcaster wrote 29 books, many with a religious theme

Sat Jan 22 2022 - 11:51

Ireland in ‘very uncertain’ position ahead of Christmas with 4,115 new Covid cases

High levels of virus driven by ‘highly transmissible’ Delta variant, says Holohan

Fri Dec 10 2021 - 22:15

Primary school-aged children now have highest coronavirus incidence of any group

‘Schools are not as safe now as they were’, says deputy chief medical officer Ronan Glynn

Wed Nov 24 2021 - 18:42

Covid-19: One in 10 people infected since pandemic began as 4,570 new cases reported

Less than 100 beds free across the country as O’Connor warns of ‘very, very grim situation’

Mon Nov 15 2021 - 17:40

Walk out of places that do not demand Covid certs, doctors advise public

IMO says non-compliance with rules on vaccination ‘totally unacceptable’

Mon Nov 08 2021 - 14:23

The Irish Times shortlisted in three categories for coverage of mental health

Patrick Freyne and Jennifer O’Connell among nominees

Tue Nov 02 2021 - 15:34

‘Unfair’ to penalise sectors because some not getting vaccinated, publicans say

Doubt has been cast over the planned easing of almost all restrictions from Friday of next week

Thu Oct 14 2021 - 11:57

Church should do everything it can to help housing crisis, says bishop

Willie Walsh says land owned by church is land belonging to the people

Mon Aug 30 2021 - 14:07

Lost at sea: The August night paddleboarders Sara Feeney and Ellen Glynn were swept away

Radio: The young women’s ordeal last year gets a superbly vivid, tense retelling from Lorna Siggins

Fri Aug 06 2021 - 05:00

Oliver Callan’s even better at meaningless fluff than Ryan Tubridy

Radio: The talented mimic is adept at filling airtime but oddly reserved when talking to others

Fri Jun 04 2021 - 05:00

Joe Duffy et al do what the mother and baby home commission could not

The week's radio shows let survivors set records straight, share their anger and ask crucial questions

Fri Jan 15 2021 - 05:00

Miriam O’Callaghan’s ‘forever sorry’ apology puts her usual touchy-feeliness in the shade

She expresses her sorrow with uncharacteristic trepidation. Then it’s on with the show

Fri Nov 27 2020 - 06:00

Covid-19 crisis prompted huge surge in radio listenership, first figures show

Morning Ireland, Liveline and Sunday with Miriam among shows securing massive gains

Thu Nov 05 2020 - 12:00

US lawyer says he has received ‘very promising lead’ in Annie McCarrick case

American woman went missing in Ireland 27 years ago

Tue Jul 07 2020 - 22:15

Parties seeking ‘genuine partnership’ regardless of who is taoiseach, says Martin

Fianna Fáil leader says country needs government making long-term decisions

Tue May 12 2020 - 13:50

Covid-19: Nursing homes remain 'area of concern', Harris says

Minister says virus ‘hasn’t gone away’, as Leaving Cert to be cancelled

Fri May 08 2020 - 16:33

Nudity, teenage sex, porno movies and plain old fornication: Liveline has it all

Joe Duffy can’t believe his luck – er, sorry, ears – when callers splutter about Normal People

Fri May 01 2020 - 12:25

Ivan Yates keeps his counsel as election overshadowed by horrific events

Radio review: Newstalk host has comparatively quiet week while Mary Wilson chips away at political guests

Sat Jan 18 2020 - 06:00

‘Narcissist’ Ivan Yates needs to feel the love

Radio review: Sometimes ‘excessive self-admiration’ is justified, says Newstalk presenter

Sat Nov 02 2019 - 06:00

Shot of reality: As vaccinations decline, Miriam O’Callaghan injects some sense

Radio Review: Guests on RTÉ and Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show have no truck with anti-vaxxers

Sat Aug 31 2019 - 05:00

Has Joe Duffy ever considered becoming a private detective?

Radio review: The presenter shows off his digging skills over a racist incident on the train

Sat Jun 15 2019 - 05:00

‘A minefield’: John Boyne talks transgender language with Tubridy

Novelist opens up on ‘cis privilege’ irk while the host issues a plea for education

Sat Apr 27 2019 - 05:00

‘People died so we could watch Irish celebrities on Dancing with the Stars?’

Radio review: Kieran Cuddihy and Shane Coleman bring fresh energy to Newstalk Breakfast

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 05:00

Joe Duffy draws out another harrowing tale, knowing it is radio gold

Radio Review: After initial gruffness, Duffy grows genuinely concerned for his guest

Sat Mar 23 2019 - 05:00

Broadcasting regulator rejects abortion referendum coverage complaints

Objection to Ivan Yates comment on Irish speakers also dismissed

Thu Mar 21 2019 - 13:42

Nothing settled as Peter Casey meets Travellers on Newstalk

Former presidential candidate sticks to his guns as radio reporting debut falls flat

Sat Feb 16 2019 - 05:00

Joe Duffy: ‘If Nigel Farage found an Irish granny he could become an Irish citizen’

Duffy hears from hunters of Irish passports who are ‘basically embarrassed to be British’

Sat Feb 02 2019 - 05:00

Higgins criticises social media for untruths about presidency

President says people should take responsibility for their words and their language

Fri Oct 12 2018 - 12:15

Miriam O’Callaghan’s unrelenting grilling of ‘posh’ Eoghan Murphy

O’Callaghan shows a different kind of class in her inteview with Jastine Valdez’s parents

Sat Sept 01 2018 - 05:00

A jolting glimpse into the whirrings of Pat Kenny’s mind

Radio Review: Pat Kenny – being Pat Kenny – goes off on a bizarre tangent on Jastine Valdez’ migration status

Sat May 26 2018 - 05:00

Maria Steen will take part in TV3 debate having previously pulled out

Move comes as Love Both representative Cora Sherlock pulls out of RTÉ debate

Wed May 23 2018 - 14:11

Second TV debate on Eighth Amendment takes place on Tuesday

Programme to follow style of a leaders debate after criticism of ‘Claire Byrne Show’

Mon May 21 2018 - 19:45