The Irish Times

Miriam Lord: Will Michael D know it’s Christmas time at all?

President could be on the Bob Cratchit shift as Government leaves its shopping late

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 03:00

Meath rally late on against Westmeath to end league drought

Andy McEntee’s side finish strongly to ensure league campaign gets off to a winning start

Sun May 16 2021 - 19:48

Helen McEntee announces she is pregnant

Minister becomes first pregnant Cabinet member in the history of the State

Sat Dec 05 2020 - 13:19

Shane McEntee believes quick turnaround will suit Meath against Dublin

Defender keen to atone for Meath’s hammering in last year’s championship

Thu Nov 19 2020 - 06:00

Number one Brennan steps into the breach for Meath

Royal County look set to rely on veteran goalkeeper during the Allianz League

Wed Feb 05 2020 - 01:07

Mayo’s old warriors flattered by nine point win over Meath

On a different day against a better team, Mayo might not have got out of this one

Sun Jul 21 2019 - 19:59

Leinster on life support as Dublin swat aside Meath for nine-in-a-row

Jim Gavin’s side never threatened in Croke Park rain in a final which never caught fire

Sun Jun 23 2019 - 18:25

Meath see off Laois to set up a Leinster final date with Dublin

Bryan Menton scores two goals and James Conlon shines in Croke Park semi-final

Sun Jun 09 2019 - 18:03

Conor McGill says Meath have finally discovered consistency

Full back made his presence felt at both ends in Sunday’s key win for Division Two leaders

Tue Mar 05 2019 - 06:00

Late Meath flurry sees Kildare frozen out in a jubilant Navan

Andy McEntee’s team come late to maintain push for promotion with a last minute goal

Sun Mar 03 2019 - 19:15

Meath continue promotion drive as Cork left rooted to the bottom

Royals take advantage of home side’s brittle confidence at Páirc Uí Rinn

Sat Feb 23 2019 - 20:55

Leinster SFC: Paul Mannion lights the way as Kilmacud speed past Dunboyne

All Star racks up 2-6 for Dublin champions in trouble-free progress to Leinster semi-finals

Sun Nov 11 2018 - 18:37

Helen McEntee weds in politician-free ceremony

Minister of State and former parliamentary assistant Paul Hickey tie the knot in Meath

Mon Aug 07 2017 - 18:39

Plan for better out-of-hours mental health services welcomed

Minister of State Helen McEntee handed petition of 12,000 signatures at Leinster House

Thu Feb 02 2017 - 19:38

Dublin overcome ‘hardy welcome’ to see off Wexford

Experimental side will continue in O’Byrne Cup competion after Wexford battle

Sun Jan 15 2017 - 20:39

Regina Doherty’s remarks put doubts about Kenny into public sphere

A neglected Chief Whip has exposed her leader rather than protecting him

Sat Jul 09 2016 - 01:00

Geraldine Kennedy: Gender quotas alone will not ensure balance

Ireland ranks among countries such as North Korea for proportion of women in politics

Wed Feb 10 2016 - 01:00

The gradual reduction of 31st Dáil’s historic majority

Attrition of full five-year term in office took toll on Government’s 30-seat majority

Wed Feb 03 2016 - 09:53

Owners return to first homes repaired under pyrite scheme

Residents in Meath and Dublin had been forced to move out due to to structural issues

Fri Jul 10 2015 - 19:19

UCD advance to face Kildare in last four

Students were in a commanding position early

Mon Jan 13 2014 - 01:00

Inquest held into death of politician Shane McEntee

Had been a minister of state at the Department of Agriculture

Fri Sept 27 2013 - 00:01

Simon Coveney defends handling of horsemeat scandal

Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries declares 2013 as ‘an extraordinary year in many ways’

Mon Sept 02 2013 - 01:06

Agriculture Minister Tom Hayes says experience ‘on the ground’ stands to him

The new minister, who took office after the horse-meat scandal broke, has food safety and forestry high on his to-do list

Mon Aug 26 2013 - 01:00

Government preparing to sack Creighton over opposition to Bill

Quick appointment of successor expected

Thu Jul 11 2013 - 01:00

Taoiseach will move swiftly to appoint successor to Creighton

Creighton tweet accuses Minister for Health of misleading voters

Mon Jul 08 2013 - 01:00

Tom Hayes a surprise appointment as new Minister of State

Tipperary South TD will fill the vacancy in Department of Agriculture left by the late Shane McEntee

Thu Jun 06 2013 - 01:00

Tom Hayes appointed Minister of State at Department of Agriculture

Fine Gael TD will fill the position left vacant by the late Shane McEntee

Wed Jun 05 2013 - 12:05

Ministerial staff earn €700,000 in overtime in two years

Two staff employed by Simon Coveney earned €43,000 overtime since Coalition formed

Mon May 20 2013 - 01:00

The Enda effect

Enda Kenny came late to power, but so far he has wielded it well. Will instinct, energy and affability be enough to see the Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader through the next challenges?

Sat May 18 2013 - 01:00

The high price Ireland pays for too many wild deer

Unless we implement a strategy to manage our wild deer, they will ruin our native forests – and themselves

Sat May 18 2013 - 01:00

Helen McEntee gives maiden speech

McEntee says appropriate that her first Dáil contribution should be on the fodder crisis

Wed May 08 2013 - 23:27

Meath East result will test Coalition partners’ relationship

‘Small party takes blame’ effect is more obvious than ever

Sat Mar 30 2013 - 06:00

Byelection shows that FG and FF remain the dominant forces in Irish politics

Labour’s dismal performance has put party leadership into an awkward place

Fri Mar 29 2013 - 06:00

Cheers and tears as emotions overflow on strange and bittersweet day

Enda walked up to them, his eyes already brimming. He cupped Helen’s face in his hands and they hugged. ‘Great day,’ he whispered

Fri Mar 29 2013 - 01:00