The Irish Times

On the Rocks – Frank McNally on shipwrecks, old salts, and a rainy night in Sydney

An Irishman’s Diary

Wed Mar 09 2022 - 19:01

Jennifer O’Connell: Why does Sally Rooney wind people up?

If criticism focused on the novelist’s work, fair enough, but much is of the how-dare-she variety

Sat Sept 04 2021 - 01:00

Australia may ease ‘Giteau Law’ criteria to widen player pool

Restrictions mean All Blacks might not return home for three months after Bledisloe Cup victory

Sun Aug 15 2021 - 17:39

Facebook strikes deal with Australia to restore news on its platform

Social media company said it was satisfied that a ‘number of changes and guarantees’ agreed with Government addressed its concerns over new law

Tue Feb 23 2021 - 08:08

Huge support for former Wallabies player who has come out as gay

Dan Palmer says he contemplated ending his life in powerful newspaper column

Sat Oct 31 2020 - 06:00

Murdoch’s News Corp to stop printing 100 titles in Australia

Some titles will go digital only but others will close down

Thu May 28 2020 - 09:40

Three billion people will be living in ‘near unlivable’ temperatures by 2070

Study of global heating finds climate niche that has supported humanity will shift more in next 50 years than in preceding 6,000

Tue May 05 2020 - 19:52

Tough for game to resume this year admits Tennis Australia chief

‘It relies on global travel, and I think that’s probably the last thing that’s going to come back’

Tue Mar 31 2020 - 17:38

Australia consider pulling out of November Test in Dublin

November fixtures in Europe could be cancelled as unions look to cut costs

Mon Mar 30 2020 - 16:42

Australia gives poorest ever outlook for Great Barrier Reef

‘Very poor’ prospects for structure suffering from effects of climate change, agency says

Fri Aug 30 2019 - 09:39

‘Quiet Australians’ and tax scare keep government in place

Liberal-National coalition remains in power as opinion polls get predictions very wrong

Sun May 26 2019 - 16:46

Women’s rugby ‘revolution’ promised at Dublin event

Rugby dignitaries hear of global campaign ahead of crunch Nations Championship talks

Tue May 21 2019 - 20:30

Kingdoms for a horse – Frank McNally on Phar Lap and the rules of equine nationalism

An Irishman’s Diary

Wed Nov 07 2018 - 18:10

How an Irish antiques dealer upstaged locals to open Australia’s greatest bridge

An Irishman’s Diary: Frank De Groot was dragged off his horse and faced charges including malicious damage to the ribbon

Wed Oct 31 2018 - 16:37

Australia ‘open’ to recognising Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

Prime minister says government also open to moving embassy from Tel Aviv

Tue Oct 16 2018 - 07:08

Australian prime minister faces second leadership challenge

Challenger Peter Dutton says he is working on renewed bid to unseat Malcolm Turnbull

Wed Aug 22 2018 - 08:22

Eyes of world media on Ireland as abortion referendum count nears end

International media focus on historic vote being ‘latest in a series of stinging rebukes to the Roman Catholic Church’

Sat May 26 2018 - 17:37

Pitch Battles – An Irishman’s Diary about an ancient tune given new life, via a marriage between uilleann pipes and orchestra

Fri Feb 23 2018 - 00:01

The time of my life: ‘Why don’t you move to Sydney and be a chef?’

Damien Grey, Michelin star chef

Sat Oct 28 2017 - 06:00

Divisive Cardinal Pell faces his day in court over abuse charges

Police and others pursuing Pell story accused of anti-Catholicism in Australian media

Fri Jun 30 2017 - 21:08

Varadkar set to be ‘first openly gay Irish PM’, say world headlines

New leader of Fine Gael captures the attention of international media outlets

Fri Jun 02 2017 - 22:49

Google and Facebook can save the news and safeguard democracy

Big tech firms should follow Amazon in resuscitating traditional, trusted media

Sat May 06 2017 - 01:22

The voyage of the Swanhilda: when a death ship came to Dublin

Remarkable ship stopped on the Liffey months after a police ploy to catch a notorious serial killer

Sat Apr 15 2017 - 18:03

All Blacks get their revenge: How the New Zealand press reacted

Unsurprisingly the Kiwi press had a slightly differing view on the All Blacks’ tackling

Sun Nov 20 2016 - 15:33

International media react to Apple ruling

New York Times say Apple and US have only themselves to blame for the situation

Wed Aug 31 2016 - 09:28

Irish Times to take part in global solutions journalism initiative

Impact Journalism Day on Saturday involves dozens of newspapers around the world

Thu Jun 23 2016 - 06:01

Sydney letter: Turnbull credited with turnaround

The change in Liberal leader has led to a sharp increase in consumer confidence

Mon Nov 16 2015 - 01:01

Argentinian charged over assault on Cork man in Sydney

Jason Cierans left unconscious after being hit at Bondi Junction

Sun Aug 23 2015 - 11:10

AFL great Adam Goodes considering retirement over booing

Former Australia captain at centre of debate over racist abuse aimed at indigenous people

Wed Jul 29 2015 - 15:01

World’s media looks to Ireland as we fly the flag of gay rights

A day ’unthinkable just a few years ago in Roman Catholic stronghold’ - New York Times

Sat May 23 2015 - 17:44

Marriage referendum: World’s media keeps watchful eye

Papers in the US, UK, Pakistan and India all devote column inches to Friday’s vote

Sun May 17 2015 - 17:28

Family and friends pay tribute to Sydney siege victims

Cafe manager Tori Johnson and barrister Katrina Dawson die after stand-off

Tue Dec 16 2014 - 11:32

‘Luxleaks’ a collaboration between 80 journalists from 26 countries

International Consortium of Investigative Journalists is global network of 185 journalists in 65 countries

Wed Nov 05 2014 - 21:19

Michael Cheika ready to go his own way with Australia

At Leinster the no nonsense coach helped to create a whole new playing environment

Tue Oct 21 2014 - 00:01