<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Irish Times Feeds]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com</link><atom:link href="https://www.irishtimes.com/arc/outboundfeeds/sitemap-news-index/2026-07-15/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><description><![CDATA[Irish Times Feeds News Feed]]></description><lastBuildDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:15:38 +0000</lastBuildDate><language>en</language><ttl>1</ttl><sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod><sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency><item><title><![CDATA[Irish workers say they will need €41,000 a year from pension for  comfortable retirement]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/16/workers-will-need-41000-a-year-from-their-pension-for-a-comfortable-retirement/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/16/workers-will-need-41000-a-year-from-their-pension-for-a-comfortable-retirement/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Barry O'Halloran]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Survey warns that people under estimate retirement savings needs]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:01:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/WSDBVVZDJJGXDBXSICCG6V5Q6E.jpg?auth=e8dced5171310b0967cfca390e13b0ec42ad17227191973f1f1eed0c1555ede3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Golden years: Workers say they need €41,000 a year as a pension. Photograph: iStock]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">charin kingmaiklang</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireland’s cancer services failing to meet the needs of patients, health committee told]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/oireachtas/2026/07/15/irelands-cancer-services-failing-to-meet-the-needs-of-patients-health-committee-told/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/oireachtas/2026/07/15/irelands-cancer-services-failing-to-meet-the-needs-of-patients-health-committee-told/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shauna Bowers]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Irish Cancer Society says underinvestment is leading to delays in accessing referrals, testing and treatment ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:52:55 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/4JJK33KHXVGHZPBJ66QTVLVXDA.jpg?auth=33db839e5c1cc374ee1e80b61b9e633e8ab8c6a547e173173d82a094891716d4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA['t is essential we get the cancer pathway right,' said Irish Cancer Society chief executive Nikki Gallagher]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">PonyWang</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Malvinas are Argentinian’: World Cup holders celebrate win over England with Falklands banner]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/07/15/malvinas-are-argentinian-world-cup-holders-celebrate-win-over-england-with-falklands-banner/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/07/15/malvinas-are-argentinian-world-cup-holders-celebrate-win-over-england-with-falklands-banner/</guid><description><![CDATA[Players celebrate on the pitch with the message after World Cup semi-final win]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:29:20 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/PABZW5LWQN4BD23YLTOS4H4QYI.jpg?auth=61242af033a1e1f7197dcc33364ba255e49f60eff18bc70f2a5d57fc6f48d111&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Giovani Lo Celso of Argentina holds a banner after the 2-1 win over England. Photograph: Shaun Botterill/Getty]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Shaun Botterill</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stunning comeback from Argentina against England puts them in World Cup final - as it happened]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/07/15/england-v-argentina-live-updates-follow-the-action-in-the-world-cup-semi-final/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/07/15/england-v-argentina-live-updates-follow-the-action-in-the-world-cup-semi-final/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[David Gorman]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez win semi-final for Argentina as England rue caution after going ahead]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:16:47 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/MVEIAMCQNW6ZAUMLCGEK4QNQSM.jpg?auth=67914258d90c2f07186d3a408ce0d82dbb926d81f15d4bd18535c591a6b82695&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Argentina's forward Lautaro Martinez celebrates with team-mates after his winning goal. Photograph: Thomas Coex/AFP via Getty]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Thomas Coex</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The hurt and pain goes on for England’: Argentina leave pundits fuming and fans drowning their sorrows]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/07/15/argentinas-spirit-is-unmatched-as-the-hurt-and-pain-goes-on-for-english-football/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/07/15/argentinas-spirit-is-unmatched-as-the-hurt-and-pain-goes-on-for-english-football/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Hannigan]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[The Falklands theme was maintained through the day on GB News which this couch watched so you didn’t have to]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:08:12 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/QUO4TNGAMFWLWL5BNXZSAEL644.jpg?auth=4b91aedd5b53788424ff75feeeeeade454bd3ba242199b7eefd5294f7a9a320e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Enzo Fernandez and Lionel Messi of Argentina applaud fans after the 2-1 win over England. Photograph: Shaun Botterill/Getty]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Shaun Botterill</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thomas Tuchel’s all-time bottle job hands Argentina World Cup final place]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/07/15/ken-early-thomas-tuchels-all-time-bottle-job-hands-argentina-world-cup-final-place/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/07/15/ken-early-thomas-tuchels-all-time-bottle-job-hands-argentina-world-cup-final-place/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Early]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Substitutions backfire for England, as Lionel Messi helps inspire Argentina’s comeback to make final]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:45:47 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/EBCAZL65OZI2NPDNVFGR5KMVE4.jpg?auth=2cdae9cee3cf677101358617d6f71420be726b0f8070175b465e5bbc3f563984&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[England manager Thomas Tuchel shows frustration against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final. Photograph: Justin Setterfield/Getty]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Justin Setterfield</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireland v New Zealand: Jimmy O’Brien to start over Jamie Osborne as Andy Farrell names team]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/07/15/ireland-v-new-zealand-jimmy-obrien-to-start-over-jamie-osborne-as-farrell-names-team/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/07/15/ireland-v-new-zealand-jimmy-obrien-to-start-over-jamie-osborne-as-farrell-names-team/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gerry Thornley]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Robert Baloucoune will make a delayed first appearance of the tour after recovering from the tight hamstring]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:31:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/NDARW5YIDFAQFL4CD4CMHZCJCI.jpg?auth=5b94bad71b193c7bd010abd977a53e49dead0180e787bbf209abac3ca3e05f9f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Ireland's Jimmy O'Brien is tackled by Japan's Warner Dearns. Photograph: Ben Brady/Inpho]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dublin ‘bin ban’ roll-out delayed in Phibsborough, Broadstone and Stoneybatter]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dublin/2026/07/15/dublin-bin-ban-roll-out-delayed-in-phibsborough-broadstone-and-stoneybatter/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dublin/2026/07/15/dublin-bin-ban-roll-out-delayed-in-phibsborough-broadstone-and-stoneybatter/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tim O'Brien]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Alternative compactors located at hubs can crush up to 4.5 tons of waste down to a quarter of its volume]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:30:03 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/XJILBM4YGVGNDMHHYS6573LNWA.jpg?auth=fd013090180204722f34a548a97bf5ffd1d1169cbfc493ee6c1858ddd74530d0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[A ban on the use of disposable bin bags has already been rolled out in other parts of Dublin city. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw ]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">nick Bradshaw</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retailers to be asked to suspend disposable barbecue sales due to threat of wildfires ]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/2026/07/15/large-fire-at-killarney-national-park-caused-by-human-activity-minister-says/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/2026/07/15/large-fire-at-killarney-national-park-caused-by-human-activity-minister-says/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ellen Coyne, Anne Lucey, Sarah Burns, Vivienne Clarke]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Minister says fire started by human activity and ‘zero tolerance attitude’ now taken toward such activity ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:18:48 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/YPR46XNYXRHJRKRUV2FJIV4DWM.jpg?auth=bea9182445136910fac805220fd60489443a64d60d1cf022a698a7f4e9388e96&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[A wildfire broke out in the Five Mile Bridge area of Killarney National Park on Tuesday evening. Photograph: Valerie O'Sullivan/NPWS]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">valerie O Sullivan</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ann Widdecombe ‘formidable and fierce’ yet ‘humble and devout’, Dublin Mass hears]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/oireachtas/2026/07/15/ann-widdecombe-formidable-and-fierce-yet-humble-and-devout-dublin-mass-hears/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/oireachtas/2026/07/15/ann-widdecombe-formidable-and-fierce-yet-humble-and-devout-dublin-mass-hears/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Harry McGee]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Police in UK continue to investigate violent death of Reform MEP ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:18:31 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/7LYZIIWCZ5QGW6SPUNAIHR7ZSU.jpg?auth=eb2f941fd3757df4fc79deabe290979048b58bb141736a9d5c757607796c795f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Ann Widdecombe was killed in what police said was a targeted attack. Photograph: PA ]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Yui Mok</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Father and son refused further appeal over Covid movement penalty notices]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/07/15/father-and-son-refused-further-appeal-over-covid-movement-penalty-notices/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/07/15/father-and-son-refused-further-appeal-over-covid-movement-penalty-notices/</guid><description><![CDATA[Supreme Court says there was no question of any injustice being visited on the appellants]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:59:11 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/J3M37PBI7ZNBVHWQ2DG23VSAZU.jpg?auth=c51be791590cc23d343de4a8595b9e4f96c104fd8b13b5a5d9e4a43f27a36963&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The pair were stopped at Dublin Airport by a garda and later issued with the notices alleging they had 'committed an offence of movement of persons' at a port or airport. Photograph: iStock]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former UL president gets order halting new investigation over whether PAC was misled]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/07/15/former-ul-president-gets-order-halting-new-investigation-over-whether-pac-was-misled/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/07/15/former-ul-president-gets-order-halting-new-investigation-over-whether-pac-was-misled/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Carolan]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Judge says Kerstin Mey has a ‘fair’ and ‘serious’ case that new investigation is not permitted]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:39:54 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/PKIA3TQAIRECTIWQUL5NIUL3VE.jpg?auth=ded2862d126a7d6865850aa2018b632637d04201d52c9f8cfd1ec0d3a776c22b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[High Court judge Marguerite Bolger ruled Prof Kerstin Mey was entitled to an order against UL restraining any such investigation pending a full hearing of her case. Photograph: Getty Images]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">w-ings</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closure of Carlow College a ‘smash and grab’ operation, campaigners say]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/education/2026/07/15/closure-of-carlow-college-a-smash-and-grab-operation-campaigners-say/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/education/2026/07/15/closure-of-carlow-college-a-smash-and-grab-operation-campaigners-say/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Niamh Towey]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[College’s 87 staff will be made redundant following a consultation process and its courses have been withdrawn]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:32:48 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/BFI5KJREUNCS3BQUFC4PL6MPHE.jpg?auth=37f14627e83c9dfa3ef015f4e30fa5d69989fbc1af61ceecca1bdfcb744432ec&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[From right: Regina Donlon, shop steward; Ailbhe Smyth, chairperson; Diarmuid Commins, student; and Stewart Quinn, graduate student at a press conference on the future of Carlow College in Buswell's hotel, Dublin.
Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill / The Irish Times












]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Dara Mac Dónaill</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Occupied Territories Bill set to be signed into law within weeks following Seanad vote]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/07/15/occupied-territories-bill-set-to-be-signed-into-law-within-weeks-following-seanad-vote/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/07/15/occupied-territories-bill-set-to-be-signed-into-law-within-weeks-following-seanad-vote/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ellen Coyne]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Final attempt to include services in high-profile legislation fails ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:31:41 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/FH6JNGICYEE2RUD2Q6U3B4VDGM.JPG?auth=c33e58417b0c0514601cd7657c5e1654574ac979bfce4ea98efd4801845ecbea&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[A rally urging the adoption of the Occupied Territories Bill in 2024. Long in the making, the legislation finally passed on Wednesday, though without the inclusion of services. Photogarph: Collins ]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Collins</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Going out was impossible’ – assistance dogs change children’s lives but need funding ]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/07/15/going-out-was-impossible-assistance-dogs-change-childrens-lives-but-need-funding/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/07/15/going-out-was-impossible-assistance-dogs-change-childrens-lives-but-need-funding/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ellen Coyne]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Sheer demand mean Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland turns away 700 families. My Canine Companion runs a lottery system, where around 2,000 families compete for 100 places each year.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:29:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/OZGYIPVDPBGFXEBG42ML4JAHWY.jpg?auth=06109fd3a9ec37bc234e6cc89ae80ba3bd717b38528b4c06f5733e17f38902fe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Various groups  and their dogs gather following a briefing with organisations providing assistance dogs, at Leinster House, Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill 












]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Dara Mac Dónaill</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taoiseach’s remarks over Bessborough site ‘beneath contempt’, Holly Cairns says]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/oireachtas/2026/07/15/taoiseachs-remarks-over-bessborough-site-beneath-contempt-holly-cairns-says/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/oireachtas/2026/07/15/taoiseachs-remarks-over-bessborough-site-beneath-contempt-holly-cairns-says/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Marie O’Halloran]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Micheál Martin accuses Social Democrats leader of ignoring perspective of survivors and ‘distorting’ his remarks]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:24:19 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/46KYHDGN7S3CNOEZS46OXGQDIE.jpg?auth=8dc3a0208d7cd4c0d0b3ca547be95cb5527c291666f9f1b27aa2ee2191f656f0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Bessborough in Cork City. Photograph: Provision]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kerry five star-hotel restaurant added to Michelin Guide]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/food/2026/07/15/kerry-five-star-hotel-restaurant-added-to-michelin-guide/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/food/2026/07/15/kerry-five-star-hotel-restaurant-added-to-michelin-guide/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Úna McCaffrey]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Addition of Kenmare restaurant brings to 111 the total number of Michelin-listed spots in the Republic]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:03:06 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/ADZ4XWY3WRGNPKI6UQE45AKSJI.jpg?auth=5fb81e33acf16ed87f14d5a3ef49fd11949d9296b6fe632b6e876a062d6fd014&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The Sheen Falls Lodge hotel is in an 'enchanting' setting on Kenmare Bay]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Barry Murphy Photography</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[CHI apologies for failure in care of girl (4) who died after presenting with rash]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/07/15/chi-apologies-for-failure-in-care-of-girl-4-who-died-after-presenting-with-rash/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/07/15/chi-apologies-for-failure-in-care-of-girl-4-who-died-after-presenting-with-rash/</guid><description><![CDATA[Mother raised possibility of meningitis at Tallaght University Hospital but was repeatedly dismissed]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:06:10 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/4QS5BSIQOJAATSI6J2JQ2ZIARA.jpg?auth=067b82c1f67b1f229553ff9f03102cc79522a60e6a0f116222a1040ef5cde2fb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Tallaght University Hospital. In a letter of apology read to the High Court, CHI offered sincere apologies to the parents following the unexpected death of their daughter]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireland ‘seriously at risk’ of failing to end new HIV transmissions by 2030]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/health/2026/07/15/ireland-seriously-at-risk-of-failing-to-end-new-hiv-transmissions-by-2030/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/health/2026/07/15/ireland-seriously-at-risk-of-failing-to-end-new-hiv-transmissions-by-2030/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shauna Bowers]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Total cost of care for people living with HIV in Ireland between 2025 and 2030 could reach over €694m]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:46:21 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/PAYU5VBJYZD5ZNS2ZCFNL3PQCI.jpg?auth=97c8b76a25e0f2ccf5e5f2649f43c4b2717a23b2b80a34896c657413697e9cdd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[There is a pilot project for HIV testing at St James’s Hospital. Photograph: 
Frank Miller/The Irish Times]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Frank Miller</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legal aid dispute may spread from criminal courts to family and domestic violence cases]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/07/15/legal-aid-dispute-may-spread-from-criminal-courts-to-family-and-domestic-violence-cases/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/07/15/legal-aid-dispute-may-spread-from-criminal-courts-to-family-and-domestic-violence-cases/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Carolan]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Family lawyers demand ‘immediate’ action over pay and legal aid reform as criminal courts face shutdown]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:39:03 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/CTVLNQPTQKZCN74GEWMEUFV67M.jpg?auth=075b2e37ec2df0db934c321bfb2e57fb829a5dec82293dc39087735e7a0afe28&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Solicitors assembled outside Dolphin House on East Essex Street in Temple Bar, Dublin on Wednesday. Photograph: Collins]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Irish Times view on the hosepipe ban: a homegrown water shortage]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/15/the-irish-times-view-on-the-hosepipe-ban-a-homegrown-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/15/the-irish-times-view-on-the-hosepipe-ban-a-homegrown-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[Climate change is making the problem worse, but Ireland’s water problems are homegrown]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:38:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/3UWF73VNLIINORZTIZLDJFOKI4.jpg?auth=902f67f1b8babde215106b69335435cc5efd8c850c21677f232093f49586a8a8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Low water levels at Vartry reservoir treatment works in Co Wicklow.  (Photograph:  Niall Carson/PA Wire)]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Irish Times view on Keir Starmer: the long goodbye]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/15/the-irish-times-view-on-keir-starmer-the-long-goodbye/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/15/the-irish-times-view-on-keir-starmer-the-long-goodbye/</guid><description><![CDATA[It has been clear for some time that the UK prime minister has lost the confidence of his MPs]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:31:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/XHTMCMLP2TQULFONPQYABWAFUA.jpg?auth=82d8bc433848c6a9d5c27332a38148f30e6c451a6cad125a9ab6f6b62f176f8c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Screen grab of UK prime minister Keir Starmer speaking during prime minister's questions in the House of Commons on Wednesday. (Photo: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire)]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">House of Commons/UK Parliament</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Less than 10% of planned intake recruited for Garda Reserve last year]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/07/15/less-than-10-of-planned-intake-recruited-for-garda-reserve-last-year/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/07/15/less-than-10-of-planned-intake-recruited-for-garda-reserve-last-year/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack White]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Force’s annual report for 2025 notes ‘persistent resource constraints’ will be amplified by EU presidency]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:26:17 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/LWKS74ALFBCVTDQ6UP7GHX2HVI.JPG?auth=c05737f49d769ed53d7865e9340e894fdda97ba00eacd5b862780ef01f999869&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[There were 14,425 gardaí serving at the end of 2025 against an ongoing target to reach 15,000. Photograph: Enda O'Dowd]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Enda O Dowd
</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Todd Blanche grilled over Epstein files and Trump’s tax immunity at Senate hearing]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/world/us/2026/07/15/todd-blanche-grilled-over-epstein-files-and-trumps-tax-immunity-at-senate-hearing/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/world/us/2026/07/15/todd-blanche-grilled-over-epstein-files-and-trumps-tax-immunity-at-senate-hearing/</guid><description><![CDATA[Trump’s former personal lawyer and his nominee for attorney general denies putting the US president’s interests first]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:15:26 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/43SXYW5PRYN75ESUQ5GY7HMDLU.jpg?auth=2ba98d7f404728e7eb2306a2ac92fcf259b553c433f6891a16f1c872c6d296be&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Acting US attorney general Todd Blanche during a Senate hearing on his nomination to be attorney general, in Washington, DC, on Wednesday. Photograph: Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Brendan Smialowski</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irish diplomats to attend Trump’s ‘antifa terrorism’ summit in Washington]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/07/15/irish-diplomats-to-attend-trumps-antifa-terrorism-summit-in-washington/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/07/15/irish-diplomats-to-attend-trumps-antifa-terrorism-summit-in-washington/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Conor Gallagher]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Unclear how many countries will send foreign ministers to summit aimed at addressing ‘far-left terrorism’]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:14:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/OK6ZFPC27O74H5GXBC356NFRBA.jpg?auth=8f5ae23c7146f67f0d97665199fef3e45a18f763ce823726e8fe1ddf0c0367c9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The summit forms part of the Trump administration’s efforts to crack down on antifa, a loosely organised, far-left movement that opposes far-right, racist and fascist groups. Photograph: Doug Mills/The New York Times]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Doug Mills</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[US conducts new wave of strikes against Iran after reimposing naval blockade]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/world/middle-east/2026/07/15/tehran-threatens-to-block-more-vital-seaways-as-trump-orders-renewed-iran-blockade/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/world/middle-east/2026/07/15/tehran-threatens-to-block-more-vital-seaways-as-trump-orders-renewed-iran-blockade/</guid><description><![CDATA[Tehran threatens to shut off more regional energy exports]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:11:15 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/66MTUP2UULRXGANKPIQYLB5JDQ.jpg?auth=ef9a96064e6868e1a13e9a7ed45d739889b76ae31330398b7113ec3ddd8ce508&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[A mural of late Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran. Photograph: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA
]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Abedin Taherkenareh</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman and teenage girl charged over murder of Scarlett Faulkner ]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/07/15/woman-and-teenage-girl-charged-over-murder-of-scarlett-faulkner/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/07/15/woman-and-teenage-girl-charged-over-murder-of-scarlett-faulkner/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Domhnall Doyle ]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Mother-of-one was found lying on the R494 road near Birdhill and later died from her injuries ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:03:21 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/YPOUIDW5ABGZ7AF3LCZ3T6TJV4.jpg?auth=81fd2be4a4f963a653bd2e9483ff9764f2e43b67f894ad727c2f9cae9eb7eb6f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Scarlett Faulkner died in CUH in April. Photograph: Family/Facebook Story David Raleigh]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Rai revved up for success at AGW awards night as Pádraig Harrington honoured]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/2026/07/15/aaron-rai-revved-up-for-success-at-agw-awards-night-as-padraig-harrington-honoured/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/2026/07/15/aaron-rai-revved-up-for-success-at-agw-awards-night-as-padraig-harrington-honoured/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Philip Reid]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Jon Rahm looking for latest shot at a Major hat-trick]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:02:02 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/UNLPETGJIIKGI3GV4RO6SKX4XU.jpg?auth=c03144627233a3f4fc4df91fffb5b86ed93a63f0d26368e9211992fcc127f52b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Aaron Rai during a practice round prior to The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. Photograph: Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Sean M. Haffey</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal Birkdale’s browned-out turf to provide a magical reminder of old Opens]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/2026/07/15/royal-birkdales-browned-out-turf-to-provide-a-magical-reminder-of-old-opens/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/2026/07/15/royal-birkdales-browned-out-turf-to-provide-a-magical-reminder-of-old-opens/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Philip Reid]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Parched course has potential for tales of the unexpected among large cohort of serious contenders]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:00:01 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/KK2RHF2FEKIKJAWQAIR3CYWH7A.jpg?auth=8b95f0426ec0662f52c5605d18dbc237a0efb75b7d410a0002add94bafc8fa24&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Matt Fitzpatrick plays from the 1st tee during a practice session at Royal Birkdale. Photograph: Adrian Dennis/AFP via Getty Images]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Adrian Dennis</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Bank to review enforcement regime after scathing High Court judgment ]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/central-bank-to-review-enforcement-regime-after-scathing-high-court-judgment/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/central-bank-to-review-enforcement-regime-after-scathing-high-court-judgment/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Brennan]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Governor also insists that regulator has acted lawfully in its handling of controversial Israeli bonds ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:46:54 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/CAJO2CKNCF4VAPCVLVYNTWHTKY.JPG?auth=c6955ff26bab58f9afac318b8543a34a26e4edfe74b407f5bd5a055ab9cc3fb9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Central Bank governor Gabriel Makhlouf said his organisation is taking a scathing High Court judgment on its handling of a fitness and probity investigation into a fund manager “very seriously” and will “fully” implement the findings.  Photograph: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tusla treads fine line as it stresses need for resources without antagonising main funder ]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/social-affairs/2026/07/15/tusla-treads-fine-line-as-it-stresses-need-for-resources-without-antagonising-main-funder/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/social-affairs/2026/07/15/tusla-treads-fine-line-as-it-stresses-need-for-resources-without-antagonising-main-funder/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kitty Holland]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[As budget negotiations begin, Foley must convince the Department of Public Expenditure that these children’s welfare is worth protecting ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:41:02 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/JOKVW7W56RCIFCKUU73QDAUFGM.JPG?auth=e289ae1fc52bb65d592cb0e7a3a9026e386bf8d506decfcc5197f8df2ffd61fb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Tusla chief executive Kate Duggan, speaking at the publication of the agency’s 2025 annual report on Wednesday walked the line carefully. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien/The Irish Times   ]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Bryan O'Brien</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Open at burnt out Royal Birkdale will give shorter hitters a chance]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/2026/07/15/the-open-is-a-welcome-oasis-from-the-dull-data-obsessed-world-of-pro-sport-heres-why/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/2026/07/15/the-open-is-a-welcome-oasis-from-the-dull-data-obsessed-world-of-pro-sport-heres-why/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gavin Cooney]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Golf is now all about driving distances, but this will be a welcome oasis from the dull, data-obsessed world of pro sport]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:30:10 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/CD5CPYPRWNXSTNGLBGMGMCPEPY.jpg?auth=60638f1ad6bd754e1299719e985fef240c818bff164235d1b90e995686f88ac1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Spectators head towards hole 13 to watch Rory McIlroy during a preview day ahead of The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England. Photograph: David Davies/PA Wire]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">David Davies</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer defends record in emotional final outing as UK prime minister]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/world/2026/07/15/starmer-defends-record-in-emotional-final-outing-as-uk-prime-minister/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/world/2026/07/15/starmer-defends-record-in-emotional-final-outing-as-uk-prime-minister/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Walker]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Starmer offers Andy Burnham full support and defends action on NHS waiting lists, child poverty and economy]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:23:11 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/G4OOEGVBPTZRXYVA6BDFXO6SDY.jpg?auth=9af5bdbc97f93e93d912a985d0a61eaa18dbf186713ab570c5348585c33328d7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Speaker of the House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle shaking hands with UK prime minister Keir Starmer as he leaves his last prime minister's questions as PM in the House of Commons on Wednesday. Photograph: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">House of Commons/UK Parliament</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fintech firm ordered to disclose the source of its funding in High Court action]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/07/15/fintech-firm-ordered-to-disclose-the-source-of-its-funding-in-high-court-action/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/07/15/fintech-firm-ordered-to-disclose-the-source-of-its-funding-in-high-court-action/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fiachra Gallagher]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Public interest in determining if lawsuit taken by Irish-registered fintech firm is being unlawfully funded by third party]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:16:07 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/4K447H4VFZNPHNMWOD4WELRPFM.jpg?auth=14396ed7b1f93e3da83ca26877b59457ff250ac3c4fc486e58d6b943cda2b5c9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The Four Courts. In a judgment this week, Judge Michael Twomey ordered QPQ Ltd to make disclosures to allow the court to determine if its case against Dutch national Geert Schute was, or was not, 'funded in contravention of Irish criminal law']]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Budget 2027 to include ‘tax package for families’ and ‘groundbreaking’ disability payment]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/oireachtas/2026/07/15/budget-2027-to-include-tax-package-for-families-and-groundbreaking-disability-payment/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/oireachtas/2026/07/15/budget-2027-to-include-tax-package-for-families-and-groundbreaking-disability-payment/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Marie O’Halloran]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Micheál Martin tells Dáil the Government aims to offset inflationary challenges of Middle East war ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:04:06 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/UHHCZDMOQZHGZKTYMWNQJ2PP4M.JPG?auth=efb95ca56fd0f41a2d84ff907c6f54d9ef20bf6ad015e110d61747e1c501aede&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The Disability Coalition protesting outside Leinster House last year. The Dáil has heard Minister Dara Calleary is working on the cost of disability payment issue, which 'would be groundbreaking'. Photograph: Enda O'Dowd]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Dan Dennison,Enda O'Dowd</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company founder claims in High Court shareholders attempted to ‘erase all trace’ of him]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/company-founder-claims-in-high-court-shareholders-attempted-to-erase-all-trace-of-him/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/company-founder-claims-in-high-court-shareholders-attempted-to-erase-all-trace-of-him/</guid><description><![CDATA[Judge grants interim injunction until next Tuesday restraining the board from making any decision in relation to the affairs of the firm]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:02:42 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/BCZA75734ZIKREYA4FGYL7V52Q.jpg?auth=bed2638eb8b2de50af02f962d9e8eee10b07b74e71d3069f08e79a7e46d74311&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Barrister Andrew Fitzpatrick said there was an 'Orwellian situation' where Marcus Price's name had been removed from the company website. Photograph: Bryan O'Brien/The Irish Times]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Bryan O'Brien</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leinster to host Zebre for operational test event for Laya Arena]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/07/15/leinster-to-host-zebre-for-operational-test-event-for-laya-arena/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/07/15/leinster-to-host-zebre-for-operational-test-event-for-laya-arena/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[David Gorman]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Attendance will be capped with Leinster season-ticket holders being given the first option]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:52:11 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/4QZBY73Z5JAQBILHQO455WQWNI.JPG?auth=5028752ca18b56ca64319ab81caddc552ed677b315194f5c892d371ce236540e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The structural frame of the redeveloped Laya Arena. Photograph: Inpho]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">©INPHO/</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[DCC suitors given overnight extension to make bid ahead of agm ]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/dcc-suitors-given-overnight-extension-to-make-a-bid-ahead-of-agm/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/dcc-suitors-given-overnight-extension-to-make-a-bid-ahead-of-agm/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Brennan]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[KKR and Energy Capital have until 7am on Thursday to bid]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:52:07 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/DWXXN4BJWVGFHBYRK5C3FEZA6M.JPG?auth=c847549436075bd470514fa17edb3234d4acd2693993dcdbe4198ef6d2afe3f2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[DCC chief executive Donal Murphy. The US private equity consortium circling DCC has been given another night to continue discussions with the energy services group.  Photograph: Bryan O’Brien/The Irish Times  
]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Bryan O'Brien</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gardaí renew appeal over murder of Dublin man (20) who went missing 17 years ago]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/07/15/gardai-renew-appeal-over-murder-of-dublin-man-20-who-went-missing-17-years-ago/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/07/15/gardai-renew-appeal-over-murder-of-dublin-man-20-who-went-missing-17-years-ago/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hugh Dooley]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Paul ‘Frank’ Byrne’s remains were discovered near Blessington, Co Wicklow, more than a year after his disappearance in 2009]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:42:04 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/IDS2W4TBYNDENBIVO3267Q5CCU.jpg?auth=22416ab67ec6fd20ad431cee0684f6b9750d2cebcc59927816646ededb49a5a4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Paul ‘Frank’ Byrne, who was murdered in 2009: his family are 'anxious' for the investigation to come to a conclusion and to give them 'closure'. Photograph: An Garda Síochána]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rules for plug-in solar panels being finalised – but not before end of summer]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/2026/07/15/rules-for-plug-in-solar-panels-being-finalised-but-not-before-end-of-summer/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/2026/07/15/rules-for-plug-in-solar-panels-being-finalised-but-not-before-end-of-summer/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Caroline O'Doherty]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Recommended approach will be ready in September, Oireachtas climate committee hears]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:37:22 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/CPFUXUQAOU3MVFOZ3TRLFQS6HA.jpg?auth=3d3dca39620c76f77ad9565e802e311fafca796d5645b76bc29d711ec20b5227&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Plug-in solar panels offer people without roof access a low-cost way of generating renewable electricity that can feed directly into their household circuit to power any electrical appliances in use at the time. Photograph: Christof Stache/AFP via Getty Images]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Christof Stache</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global shares mixed as US earnings season kicks off]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/global-shares-mixed-as-us-earnings-season-kicks-off/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/global-shares-mixed-as-us-earnings-season-kicks-off/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ian Curran]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Irish shares advance as home builders, banks and Ryanair move higher]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:35:53 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/ROK4NGJYUGAXRSNJBHGH7RSCWQ.JPG?auth=3a11fcea18ed93877df4b47ac1bc3666f3a233b3bbdf0fedde4096a3496f1d85&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Patrick Collison, chief executive of Stripe, which has reportedly made an offer to acquire PayPal. Shares in the payments company soared on the news. Photograph: Collins]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Collins Photos</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wærenskjold wins fastest ever Tour de France stage in frenzied sprint to Nevers]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/cycling/2026/07/15/waerenskjold-wins-fastest-ever-tour-de-france-stage-in-frenzied-sprint-to-nevers/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/cycling/2026/07/15/waerenskjold-wins-fastest-ever-tour-de-france-stage-in-frenzied-sprint-to-nevers/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Whittle]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Home favourite Julian Alaphilippe gets in breakaway before being reeled in]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:29:12 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/WQF4VXAWOFW67ZNYOK3WKXVJ5Y.jpg?auth=2bf4ecce195e2a511431761d20dbcba2bf01b63f8a828c3b3fe7b8a58b1e6b44&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Norwegian cyclist Soren Waerenskjold of Uno-X Mobility celebrates on the podium after winning Stage 11 of the Tour de France. Photograph: Guillaume Horcajuelo/EPA]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Guillaume Horcajuelo</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monaghan’s Martin McNally to referee All-Ireland SFC final]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2026/07/15/monaghans-martin-mcnally-to-referee-all-ireland-sfc-final/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2026/07/15/monaghans-martin-mcnally-to-referee-all-ireland-sfc-final/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gordon Manning]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[First senior decider for McNally, who will officiate final between Kerry and Mayo]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:05:49 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/QUJJY4YCDFGS3KJOIN7NXRKHPQ.jpg?auth=4e240406ce0dd7442a1031e54ff1d8f530850c7a675c40996e3a4bd48741849b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Referee Martin McNally will officiate the final at Croke Park. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">©INPHO/James Crombie ©INPHO/James Crombie</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Odyssey review: Set aside any doubts. This star-studded film is Christopher Nolan at his best]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/film/review/2026/07/15/the-odyssey-review-set-aside-any-doubts-this-star-studded-film-is-christopher-nolan-at-his-best/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/film/review/2026/07/15/the-odyssey-review-set-aside-any-doubts-this-star-studded-film-is-christopher-nolan-at-his-best/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Donald Clarke]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[This take on Homer’s classic – with a celebrity cast including Matt Damon, Tom Holland and Zendaya – should win over even the most passionate sceptics]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/OEOWUHGERJH67BI7KPAKOKNTOM.jpg?auth=580506687abf3d85719179a0587127f85cbf4296331568a2a46a7bd0a1235403&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The Odyssey: Matt Damon and Zendaya in Christopher Nolan's film. Photograph: Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pic</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tusla reports ‘unprecedented demand’ as referrals pass 100,000 for first time ]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/social-affairs/2026/07/15/tusla-reports-unprecedented-demand-as-referrals-pass-100000-for-first-time-report-shows/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/social-affairs/2026/07/15/tusla-reports-unprecedented-demand-as-referrals-pass-100000-for-first-time-report-shows/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kitty Holland, Jack White]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Emotional abuse was most common concern, accounting for 45% of all reports made to agency]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:56:39 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/ZTBQK45YQRHSHOTGHWTT7PTEPE.jpg?auth=b31d0cf1a92968d497227a96217bfc2cc6947ced2bcceb4e4d7d1ea45dd7dd7f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[At the end of November last year, 185 children were being accommodated in special emergency arrangements. Photograph: Getty Images]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">pcess609</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[New EU-Ukraine drone deal will see Kyiv war effort benefit from increased production]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/world/europe/2026/07/15/new-eu-ukraine-drone-deal-will-see-kyiv-war-effort-benefit-from-increased-production/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/world/europe/2026/07/15/new-eu-ukraine-drone-deal-will-see-kyiv-war-effort-benefit-from-increased-production/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Gray]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Russian strike on Ukraine’s Odesa kills three as Moscow and Kyiv battle over Black Sea]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:39:39 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/ZIIQSEJ2PNJOJOFQS4FE7LVRGQ.jpg?auth=93ad33d9d61cb7dc9cd4a28ed9ac46209abc86301cba75c9158bf08a7d011179&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen in Kyiv, Ukraine at a ceremony to mark Ukraine’s Statehood Day. Photograph: Maxym Marusenko/EPA]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Maxym Marusenko</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ecommerce drives growth for An Post as earnings double to €33m ]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/ecommerce-drives-growth-for-an-post-as-earnings-double-to-33m/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/ecommerce-drives-growth-for-an-post-as-earnings-double-to-33m/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Conor Healy]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[‘Our challenges are now about infrastructure and capacity,’ says CEO ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:33:50 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/WFU772ZFUFCKXASCGRV5UJKEFE.JPG?auth=ce76e5ffe955e7c2bbe1ccf4f1af2722f56f4dbcb6f7c350a73b2d87c3964a21&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[An Post chief executive David McRedmond reported revenue of €555 million in first half of the year in his final agm as chief executive.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regulators want to cut Dublin Airport’s passenger charges. Here’s why...]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/regulators-want-to-cut-dublin-airports-passenger-charges-heres-why/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/regulators-want-to-cut-dublin-airports-passenger-charges-heres-why/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Barry O'Halloran]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Airlines do not pass on the levies  directly to passengers, but they are included in their costs, so they can affect fares]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:20:04 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/ZTNPW73QRBAYHNU6BXH7DLKOMA.jpg?auth=b864521b48e96847bb444a825bddf3e97f943ba245aa844cddcb80aa51b34ecd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Ryanair, already responsible for around 20 million passengers a year at Dublin, says it will add two million more seats there next year, if the authority does cut charges to €8.85.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Liz Leyden</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inquest into death of former Irish rugby coach Philip ‘Goose’ Doyle opens in Wales]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/07/15/inquest-into-death-of-former-irish-rugby-coach-philip-goose-doyle-opens-in-wales/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/07/15/inquest-into-death-of-former-irish-rugby-coach-philip-goose-doyle-opens-in-wales/</guid><description><![CDATA[Doyle, who died in a motorbike crash in Snowdonia, was described as ‘the most influential coach in the history of women’s rugby’]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:01:09 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/IBM5HVLLYD5UZVTTZELHKFVQDE.jpg?auth=606956f44e21edabd4de2b266865c67330d2b98a46b1d339502f71f08d3493a5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Philip Doyle led the Ireland women’s rugby team to a historic Grand Slam in 2013]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia accused of planning attack on infrastructure in Baltic States or Poland]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/world/europe/2026/07/15/russia-accused-of-planning-attack-on-infrastructure-in-baltic-states-or-poland/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/world/europe/2026/07/15/russia-accused-of-planning-attack-on-infrastructure-in-baltic-states-or-poland/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Richard Milne in Oslo and Raphael Minder in Warsaw]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Intelligence assessments suggest attack will be a limited provocation designed to test Nato ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:44:22 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/CY23QPGREPA7KHOCPDTO57A4KE.jpg?auth=d18ee0a032581d81aa3572bed2b813971f1cfa05e97f6e2fa4a00a7c46577c86&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Lithuanian president Gitanas Nauseda and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Photograph: Alexey Furman/Getty Images]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Alexey Furman</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will the State’s plan for the Carlton Cinema site revitalise O’Connell Street?]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/podcasts/inside-business/will-the-states-plan-for-the-carlton-cinema-site-revitalise-oconnell-street/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/podcasts/inside-business/will-the-states-plan-for-the-carlton-cinema-site-revitalise-oconnell-street/</guid><description><![CDATA[Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:42:55 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/3BLVYFBDFFPD3BXMUDNX3GXTGI.jpg?auth=7098f56f336296ed2f57a1edc59183fad2670d19d3030ea997c412c4df2e27c6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The site of the Carlton Cinema on O'Connell Street has been purchased by the State for the Metrolink underground rail link to Dublin airport. Photographer: Dara Mac Dónaill ]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Dara Mac Donaill</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eli Lilly cites health and safety issues as reason for extra car parking spaces in Kinsale]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/eli-lilly-cites-health-and-safety-issues-as-reason-for-extra-car-parking-spaces-in-kinsale/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/eli-lilly-cites-health-and-safety-issues-as-reason-for-extra-car-parking-spaces-in-kinsale/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gordon Deegan]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Planning report submitted to Cork council says overspill parking is occurring on footpaths and access roads]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:32:08 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/T77AT5Q6R5DAZFZ6NL46XTPJ2A.jpg?auth=211302c5c6e09ba3d9a9cbe5014edd2196638ca2935dc6b3612a05fef483b861&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Eli Lilly's plant in Kinsale is its biggest manufacturing facility outside the US, and produces the active ingredient in the company's drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Pummelled and incapable’: French media react to World Cup semi-final defeat by Spain]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/07/15/collective-failure-french-press-digests-world-cup-semi-final-defeat-by-spain/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/07/15/collective-failure-french-press-digests-world-cup-semi-final-defeat-by-spain/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Angelique Chrisafis]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Players had appeared ‘mentally sunk by the emotional dimension of the match’, wrote Vincent Duluc]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:14:34 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/EM4U5EAAKEFBYBGTBIHGKDBO4A.jpg?auth=b28492543ae7b30e6cd389445f5812fe4b830ea94c00e0d14e0cd843eca297f9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Désiré Doué of France is consoled by Pau Cubarsi of Spain after the team's defeat in the World Cup semi-final. Photograph: Shaun Botterill/Getty]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Shaun Botterill</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slane Castle memories: Did you rock out to David Bowie, R.E.M. or Harry Styles? ]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/2026/07/15/slane-castle-memories-did-you-rock-out-to-david-bowie-rem-or-harry-styles/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/2026/07/15/slane-castle-memories-did-you-rock-out-to-david-bowie-rem-or-harry-styles/</guid><description><![CDATA[Share your story: What are your best memories of the Co Meath venue?]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:11:43 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/BRT6LDP4VW7R77ZOBOVYS7X27A.jpg?auth=654eab9557e506edb82d4c2dde36a5d5df431c1ab0f169406a344b464ce8ae6f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Slane Castle: With Luke Combs playing this weekend, what are your memories of gigs at the Co Meath venue?]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese car exports topping one million deepens anxiety in Europe’s automobile industry]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/chinese-car-exports-topping-one-million-deepens-anxiety-in-europes-automobile-industry/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/chinese-car-exports-topping-one-million-deepens-anxiety-in-europes-automobile-industry/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Denis Staunton]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[ VW confirmed that it is considering up to 100,000 job cuts]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:44:59 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/OAGSYORXWHIDQ37UFCNZRNM52Q.jpg?auth=47216eb8770c755ad2900f92e06fab17eb276c2645ce360e09f4ed0d3b300659&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Chinese cars wait to be exported from Shanghai. Photograph: Getty images]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">-</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open Championship: Five players to watch at Royal Birkdale this week]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/2026/07/15/open-championship-five-players-to-watch-at-royal-birkdale-this-week/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/2026/07/15/open-championship-five-players-to-watch-at-royal-birkdale-this-week/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gavin Cooney]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy is performing in Zen mode but there are dark horses ready to spring a surprise ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:05:21 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/6PR32UWYL7XBN4A23P36QHTLFE.jpg?auth=54c0f07811eb2f071dd25222faee07cd70d2c4cbd25ec64035b34b1c732724bd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy on the ninth green during a practice round at Royal Birkdale. Photograph: Michael Reaves/Getty Images]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Michael Reaves</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-scooters are being used for drug dealing and intimidation, Garda chief says]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/oireachtas/2026/07/15/e-scooters-are-used-for-drug-dealing-and-intimidation-garda-chief-says/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/oireachtas/2026/07/15/e-scooters-are-used-for-drug-dealing-and-intimidation-garda-chief-says/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Burns]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Justin Kelly ‘absolutely’ supports an outright ban on e-scooters, he tells transport committee]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:56:25 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/LQOR6VKEKOHYXAYWH43EVP7FKM.JPG?auth=b52e4783f3288d2a7fd43aca08570fa62a11717e9b5b0ec9a85a2cc873534360&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly described drug-related intimidation in some communities as 'an absolute scourge'. Photograph: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayo to wear white 1951-inspired jersey in All-Ireland final against Kerry]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2026/07/15/mayo-to-wear-white-1951-inspired-jersey-in-all-ireland-final-against-kerry/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2026/07/15/mayo-to-wear-white-1951-inspired-jersey-in-all-ireland-final-against-kerry/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gordon Manning]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[GAA grants permission to come up with a new jersey over colour clash concerns]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:33:18 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/XIXYLPVWTBGNHAAZMB75XEF6YU.jpg?auth=fbcd8e97c5201ab0ea9c4acf85ef7ac71ecfc36d378c991f6b0ce77d48969170&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Mayo players before league clash with Kerry on March 14th, 2026. Photograph:
James Lawlor/INPHO]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">©INPHO/James Lawlor</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irish exports to US slump while UK trade ‘remains a post-Brexit success story’]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/irish-exports-to-us-continue-to-slump-while-uk-trade-remains-a-post-brexit-success-story/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/irish-exports-to-us-continue-to-slump-while-uk-trade-remains-a-post-brexit-success-story/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Conor Healy]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Ireland’s exports were down by €6.8 billion compared to this time last year ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:27:37 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/FWQOYQXZGBGTDDUKEL7Q6MFA3M.jpg?auth=2e5f1147d089d368c3a7d9d6fc59ce39016d48882b1c50165b2827935d3ae634&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Exports of office and data processing machinery were up 177 per cent in May compared to last year, new data shows]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">bugphai</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump’s return to war offers no clear path to victory]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/world/middle-east/2026/07/15/trumps-return-to-war-offers-no-clear-path-to-victory/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/world/middle-east/2026/07/15/trumps-return-to-war-offers-no-clear-path-to-victory/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[James Politi and Steff Chávez in Washington]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Gamble on resuming hostilities raises prospect that conflict will overshadow US president’s second term]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:25:43 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/CY7XE4EOHQIUM5FRPWAOX5SCLM.jpg?auth=5699a45a6b3100c510c963e593d6861654bcccb990243003482fff490dc80259&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[A mural of late Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on a street in Tehran. The conflict with Iran risks overshadowing Donald Trump’s entire presidency. Photograph: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Abedin Taherkenareh</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[R&A remains committed to bringing Open Championship to Portmarnock]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/2026/07/15/ra-remains-committed-to-bringing-open-championship-to-portmarnock/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/2026/07/15/ra-remains-committed-to-bringing-open-championship-to-portmarnock/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Philip Reid]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Government has committed up to €40 million to support the necessary infrastructure work]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:07:54 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/CPNM4LI4BVWTX3MBDXGIW54D7Y.jpg?auth=c81743bf2e45c3dd11b883818e63ae74320a26cc3c049816826028b315416488&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[A view of the  12th hole at Portmarnock Golf Club in Dublin. Photograph:  David Cannon/Getty Images]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamey Carney’s move to Ireland was ‘the best decision she ever made’, funeral hears]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/07/15/jamey-carney-brought-a-ray-of-sunshine-into-lives-of-those-who-knew-her-funeral-hears/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/07/15/jamey-carney-brought-a-ray-of-sunshine-into-lives-of-those-who-knew-her-funeral-hears/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Barry Roche]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Mourners told 43-year-old mother-of-one enjoyed special relationship with her daughter Michaela]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:58:10 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/GPO5MIIVLBHTZNM7AYJ2QR7MCI.JPG?auth=2c61178be121d81ef960b9dd0e065ff9b364ca469b8f6e6a3c884b5107d82d9f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The remains of Jamey Carney are brought to St Mary's Cathedral in Killarney, Co Kerry, for her funeral Mass on Wednesday. Photograph: Don MacMonagle]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enoch Burke owes €208,000 in fines arising from Wilson’s Hospital School dispute, court rules]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/07/15/enoch-burke-owes-208000-in-fines-arising-from-wilsons-hospital-school-dispute-court-rules/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/07/15/enoch-burke-owes-208000-in-fines-arising-from-wilsons-hospital-school-dispute-court-rules/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fiachra Gallagher]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Schoolteacher has ‘paid a very heavy price’ for his refusal to obey court orders, judge says]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:51:33 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/JY7HRCA2UK3WFTD6FBJN24QIDA.jpg?auth=6a854ae355116ed609978cdfc8f1d0d4bf66a82a8f0db53a5875747503f8a021&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Enoch Burke accrued the fines during his four-year-long dispute with Wilson’s Hospital School in Co Westmeath. Photograph: Colin Keegan/Collins]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Colin Keegan</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ice ordered to halt most vehicle stops after two recent killings]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/world/us/2026/07/15/ice-ordered-to-halt-most-vehicle-stops-after-two-recent-killings/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/world/us/2026/07/15/ice-ordered-to-halt-most-vehicle-stops-after-two-recent-killings/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Madeleine Ngo, Hamed Aleaziz, Zolan Kanno-Youngs]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Order from Trump White House comes after Ice officers killed a man in Houston and another man in the Maine city of Biddeford]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:10:30 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/MG4JMVTUA7ZP7ZTCJNW4CDXYUY.jpg?auth=ff36aa370f4d37291782b59081ffc78774c0384e0095f1cc04aafc4b8a4656ab&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Family members embrace next to a makeshift memorial for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo at the location where he was shot by an Ice agent in Houston. Photograph: Meridith Kohut/The New York Times
                      ]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Meridith Kohut</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[High temperature warning now in place for most of country as Met Éireann says it could be extended]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/07/15/temperatures-could-reach-30-degrees-on-wednesday-as-met-eireann-warns-of-hot-day/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/07/15/temperatures-could-reach-30-degrees-on-wednesday-as-met-eireann-warns-of-hot-day/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack White]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Dublin to see highs of 25 degrees with 30 degrees expected elsewhere]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:04:10 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/RJFWQAXEPFCMBIGW6WN4E65NHA.JPG?auth=dcbb09314d430da31d650ccea5be7d470906b1a003f40c15a50b3fc3578e0197&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Mark Morris from Ballingarry, Tipperary, jumping in to the River Nore for a swim at the Weir in Kilkenny during the current heatwave. Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times

]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Alan Betson</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man (42) charged with murder of Anthony Long in Dublin ]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/07/15/man-50s-charged-with-fatal-assault-of-anthony-long-in-mulhuddart/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/07/15/man-50s-charged-with-fatal-assault-of-anthony-long-in-mulhuddart/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hugh Dooley]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Darren McNamee, with an address at Talbot Hall, Riverbank, Swords, appeared at Blanchardstown District Court]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:51:44 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/EKX3NUY3GLHL3YYXKEXAKCKO24.jpg?auth=03961fb0ba5cf705b2fb0c24b18b1f5f338acd63b28baca2eec73cbdf7c7093d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Darren McNamee at Blanchardstown District Court on Wednesday morning. Photograph: Collins ]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Colin Keegan</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irish house prices rise at slowest rate in more than two years]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/home-prices-rise-at-their-slowest-pace-in-may-since-2024-cso/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/home-prices-rise-at-their-slowest-pace-in-may-since-2024-cso/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ian Curran]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Prices outside Dublin continue to accelerate amid a shortage of second-hand properties for sale]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:33:17 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/YQBSQZWZKZCLXLGXKLMEDVOWXM.jpg?auth=2288bc86b3d016a5f401f7c919979b895138cea771a60131657b9ef1c44612c1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Nationally, house prices are now 25.9 per cent above their highest level at the peak of the property boom in April 2007, the CSO said. Photograph: iStock]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">U. J. Alexander</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Irish albums reviewed and rated: Sailing Stones, Shark School, Shimmer Boy, Killian Walsh, Zaska]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/review/2026/07/15/new-irish-albums-reviewed-and-rated-sailing-stones-shark-school-shimmer-boy-killian-walsh-zaska/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/review/2026/07/15/new-irish-albums-reviewed-and-rated-sailing-stones-shark-school-shimmer-boy-killian-walsh-zaska/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tony Clayton-Lea]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[July 2026 releases include Slow Magic; Selachimorpha; In the Aftermath, We Bloom; Ise; and Nectar]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:15:43 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/PRFHEV2YMNCTLOWQUKT6Q5AGFY.jpg?auth=9f21c26733ac3fa3e10e95713324fec6d92a98f83129147b89dd4841dc79aa2e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[New Irish releases from Sailing Stones, Shark School, Shimmer Boy, Killian Walsh and Zaska]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home Building Finance Ireland loan approvals rise 14%]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/home-building-finance-ireland-loan-approvals-rise-14/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/home-building-finance-ireland-loan-approvals-rise-14/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ciara O'Brien]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Agency has approved a total of €3.8bn in loans]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:03:05 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/JEXQ52BRZZHRJBZKOXBIHX2SA4.jpg?auth=e2af86d70c967f9556cf4e30c65d70a8695b18bb2fb64dcdb43b177d79888ce5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Dara Deering, chief executive of Home Building Finance Ireland. ]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Fennell Photography 2021</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘What’s the most exciting theatre in the world, and how can Irish audiences experience it?’]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/stage/2026/07/15/whats-the-most-exciting-theatre-in-the-world-and-how-can-irish-audiences-experience-it/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/stage/2026/07/15/whats-the-most-exciting-theatre-in-the-world-and-how-can-irish-audiences-experience-it/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ruby Eastwood]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Róise Goan, the head of Dublin Theatre Festival, on the themes and values behind the upcoming 2026 edition ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/ITXC57WDDZGJ3IT7ZLU5VOGAPY.jpg?auth=53e7bf1a26056770de63458d7b48732a1bb8765b4ac0715891f6ed6be9ad82b5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Dublin Theatre Festival: Róise Goan. Photograph: An Van Gijsegem]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">An Van Gijsegem</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain storm the French fortress ]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/2026/07/15/spain-storm-the-french-fortress/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/2026/07/15/spain-storm-the-french-fortress/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Hannigan]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Pico Lopes back as Rovers turn tide; John Kiely leaves no stone unturned  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:37:50 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/75KIOCR3PD5TGKSE4TOFJP3Q54.jpg?auth=ed93fdb59cca86d5de41b0511817441a797df78cde4cf8c03baa4ccad455ff31&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[A mural depicting late Argentine football legend Diego Maradona and star forward Lionel Messi on the outskirts of Buenos Aires. Photograph: Luis Robayo/AFP via Getty Images]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Luis Robayo</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minister defends decision not to distinguish between miscarriage and abortion in new leave law]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/07/15/minister-defends-decision-not-to-distinguish-between-miscarriage-and-abortion-in-new-leave-law/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/07/15/minister-defends-decision-not-to-distinguish-between-miscarriage-and-abortion-in-new-leave-law/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Vivienne Clarke]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Peter Burke says women should not be asked the reason for their pregnancy loss]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:13:39 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/BAH4FZ6OURHE3JPVVTDG3TGUPU.jpg?auth=1ac918dd808ef37a64c75a53025d99e5c79e65838e67ccf7a042df09c7769ce4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The proposed law will give women who have experienced pregnancy loss an entitlement to five days' leave once the loss has been certified by their doctor. Photograph: iStock]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">fizkes</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta employees who sought leave were tagged by AI for mass lay-offs, lawsuit claims]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/world/2026/07/15/meta-employees-who-took-leave-were-tagged-by-ai-for-mass-lay-offs-lawsuit-claims/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/world/2026/07/15/meta-employees-who-took-leave-were-tagged-by-ai-for-mass-lay-offs-lawsuit-claims/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dara Kerr]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Action filed in California alleges AI tools and keystroke- and activity-monitoring data were used to pinpoint who to lay off ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:46:07 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/ES5EKDWBKUUOUVCOIYOSQTQEE4.jpg?auth=c9f6e855f69a00912466c6e915a05fc8c31c794ebe00a1241b4daa0fdbc6bf2b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg's Meta introduced its AI employee-monitoring programme earlier this year. 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Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Dara Mac Dónaill</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina v England: The greatest and most romantic of the footballing rivalries?]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/07/15/argentina-v-england-the-greatest-and-most-romantic-of-the-footballing-rivalries/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/07/15/argentina-v-england-the-greatest-and-most-romantic-of-the-footballing-rivalries/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathan Liew]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Look beyond the flashpoints and flare-ups, and there is something more profound at work here]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/H6Q4XTBQCVEDZPM5653BODIWVI.jpg?auth=9c8ff833339b8a5a9f16d184e4b829ceae941cbd438149aac2eefe654647c0e0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[England fans during the World Cup Group F match against Argentina in Sapporo, Japan, in June 2002. England won the match 1-0. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Laurence Griffiths</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Misadventure’ finding in case of man who died  after fall from Beaumont Hospital balcony]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/07/15/misadventure-finding-in-case-of-man-who-died-after-fall-from-beaumont-hospital-balcony/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/07/15/misadventure-finding-in-case-of-man-who-died-after-fall-from-beaumont-hospital-balcony/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hugh Dooley]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[The 70-year-old man fell or stepped off a maintenance balcony and suffered severe injuries]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/IJNPZWTCFFGX5FA2OREZVIBITM.jpg?auth=7a04fb945311b95549df83fbeea00c3827f6fc04d3e79039fc2980bbd69ed3ab&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The 70-year-old man fell or stepped off an air conditioning unit located on the edge of a maintenance balcony and suffered severe injuries. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill / The Irish Times]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Dara Mac Dónaill</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup podcast: Spain now just a single match from breaking record - and winning World Cup]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/podcasts/america-2026/world-cup-podcast-spain-beat-france-and-reveal-who-they-are/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/podcasts/america-2026/world-cup-podcast-spain-beat-france-and-reveal-who-they-are/</guid><description><![CDATA[America 2026 with Kevin Kilbane and Paul Howard]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:39:17 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/UDHXGOX6HQZVHR4AOMPCMYA4T4.jpg?auth=8bfc1a1a7f5ba3b4455560512764fc03b0049c1ab788e22ffaaa24b1500943ea&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Kylian Mbappe competes for the ball against Lamine Yamal. ]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Lars Baron</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stripe, Advent offer $53bn for PayPal, sources say]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/stripe-advent-offer-53bn-for-paypal-sources-say/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/stripe-advent-offer-53bn-for-paypal-sources-say/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Milana Vinn]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Initial approach was made in early April]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:36:19 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/KLFLVZ5SWIEDIS5IJ4UJNZYZ4Y.jpg?auth=4e7e8e59f7c962d3d3f2c853d434368e49d14428d56a917d25fed0d4f230d763&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The PayPal logo on a smartphone arranged in New York, US, on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. PayPal Holdings Inc. is scheduled to release earnings figures on November 1. Photographer: Gabby Jones/Bloomberg]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Gabby Jones</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low turnout for State apology to Bill Kenneally’s victims reflects poorly on our politicians]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/oireachtas/2026/07/15/state-apology-to-bill-kenneallys-victims-was-sincere-but-sf-leader-cut-to-the-heart-of-it/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/oireachtas/2026/07/15/state-apology-to-bill-kenneallys-victims-was-sincere-but-sf-leader-cut-to-the-heart-of-it/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Miriam Lord]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Mary Lou McDonald told the families of the six men in the Distinguished Visitors’ Gallery ‘your dad won’]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:34:56 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/BQRTHGOKGZEMRBGGLSEX4OSIV4.jpg?auth=3727d6abbbaf6af6b71b6ecee24f7054c390eab4219465d30232704b0a018b75&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Miriam Lord]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain’s victory over France intensifies mysterious grip Luis de la Fuente exerts on his squad]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/07/15/spains-hypnotic-belief-in-the-collective-process-takes-them-to-final-destination/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/07/15/spains-hypnotic-belief-in-the-collective-process-takes-them-to-final-destination/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Keith Duggan]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Hypnotic belief in the collective process takes Spain to final destination]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:27:11 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/ZHM2DBSLVMXFBKWHII2EMUUQA4.jpg?auth=2c66e8b251940d8b3b8b3f32be9df19d015b67eb41314f6cf566a4db77fb0ddb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Spain's players celebrate their 2-0 victory over France at Dallas Stadium. Photograph: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Shaun Botterill</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are the US, Russia and African Union beating a path to Mali’s door?]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/world/2026/07/15/why-are-the-us-russia-and-african-union-beating-a-path-to-malis-door/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/world/2026/07/15/why-are-the-us-russia-and-african-union-beating-a-path-to-malis-door/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Denis Staunton]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Global Briefing: An alliance of jihadists and separatist rebels is advancing southwards towards Mali’s capital]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:26:30 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/XRLQG3PME65L7XXSUF7PIMEPZ4.jpg?auth=a0a18960019e2d16584e52fb012af18f3b1b6789975b55772b28c74fe77a1e07&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[A structure damaged in a drone attack allegedly carried out by the Malian army near the Algerian border, as jihadists and their separatist Tuareg allies attacked Mali earlier this month. Photograph: AFP via Getty Images]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">-</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Was Ann Widdecombe murdered for her political beliefs?]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/podcasts/in-the-news/was-ann-widdecombe-murdered-for-her-political-beliefs/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/podcasts/in-the-news/was-ann-widdecombe-murdered-for-her-political-beliefs/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Bernice Harrison]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the News podcast: High-profile UK politician (78) killed in her own home]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:15:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/55PM2N4QLAEZCAWUS3IX2ZYCGU.jpg?auth=7010d30fbcab9b68552bcf299c4ade0fbcd93214668590d017e689c44190156f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her home last week. Photograph: Jonathan Brady/PA ]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Jonathan Brady</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices rise as Trump threatens further strikes on Iran]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/oil-prices-rise-as-trump-threatens-further-strikes-on-iran/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/oil-prices-rise-as-trump-threatens-further-strikes-on-iran/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kanoko Matsuyama]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[US resumes blockade on the Islamic Republic’s shipping through the Strait of Hormuz]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:54:05 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/GBGWQOMNBH4PFKRXIDSNYILBKU.jpg?auth=3abb34a2fe6081ea7954de536296caf498209ee5c4a7dd5b4c533a8471d831bf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Ships sailing near the Strait of Hormuz. US president Donald Trump has threatened further strikes on Iran to force it back to the negotiating table. Photograph: AFP via Getty Images ]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">-</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[HSE’s €40m land deal, and tax inheritance rules for child-free couples]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/hses-40m-land-deal-and-tax-inheritance-rules-for-child-free-couples/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/hses-40m-land-deal-and-tax-inheritance-rules-for-child-free-couples/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ciarán Hancock]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Business Today: The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:40:34 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/FZAVFWLOYSNEBERZMQY45I33XQ.JPG?auth=9f9c9fb48139b758a752ae89023cbb3da257d47e2163c17d000e6f2062c57310&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Jack Chambers wants civil servants to take risks but what politicians will take responsibility for big ticket decisions? Photograph: Sam Boal/Collins Photos  ]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Collins Photos</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘My mother and father had plain food, and we were well reared’: Walburga Monaghan as sharp as ever at 107]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/07/15/i-just-went-from-one-birthday-to-the-next-says-one-of-irelands-oldest-people-at-107/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/07/15/i-just-went-from-one-birthday-to-the-next-says-one-of-irelands-oldest-people-at-107/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ronan McGreevy]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Walburga Monaghan’s mind remains as sharp as ever despite being one of Ireland’s oldest people ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:13:03 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/6MOOZYVRCJHHZB6HVYLQWA7HOM.JPG?auth=e5f8e1639411e48ac1bac68bf186ede3899be271c891de07f6a24fb3f2a91475&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Walburga Monaghan attributes her longevity to a hardy upbringing. Photograph: Chris Maddaloni/The Irish Times]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Chris Maddaloni</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do I break up with a friend who talks about me behind my back?]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/health/your-wellness/2026/07/15/how-do-i-break-up-with-a-friend-who-talks-about-me-behind-my-back/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/health/your-wellness/2026/07/15/how-do-i-break-up-with-a-friend-who-talks-about-me-behind-my-back/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trish Murphy]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[This person used to be nice and caring. Could they be having some mental health issues?]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:01:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/MWHSUROEMZACXNM275FZECTOGY.jpg?auth=64898100d8575392a327d2ee4e0f0c08ceae17e82ebc710860b464e9ef115188&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA['How do I break up with this friend while preserving my own peace?' Photograph: Getty Images]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">lovro77</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[How can new parents be better prepared for the impact of sleep deprivation?]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/health/your-wellness/2026/07/15/how-can-new-parents-be-better-prepared-for-the-impact-of-sleep-deprivation/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/health/your-wellness/2026/07/15/how-can-new-parents-be-better-prepared-for-the-impact-of-sleep-deprivation/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sheila Wayman]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Sleepless nights are a harsh lesson in how parents’ lives have to adapt to their baby’s needs]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:01:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/4F7GP3LKSVGTNI4PSPDAJXCAWE.jpg?auth=9c29deb5f4cc1fcb2e731999e9f78cc46bdc2147c0cceb8f6564ea0415fdac54&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA['Adjust your expectations of what this could be and go with the baby’s flow. It is what it is.' Photograph: Enda O'Dowd]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">enda o dowd</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Chambers wants civil servants to take risks – but who will take responsibility?]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/jack-chambers-wants-civil-servants-to-take-risks-but-who-will-take-responsibility/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/jack-chambers-wants-civil-servants-to-take-risks-but-who-will-take-responsibility/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John McManus]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[No State employee is going to put their career on the line to make some significant gamble if their political masters do not have their back]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/IEQTEJUYIJG2DD6YVPOCGSZLQ4.jpg?auth=beabbb82137a0e4836424b5c8dcb26467f9522648fffd173af464d18c79f005e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[John McManus]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordon D’Arcy: Whatever the All Blacks result, let’s avoid the error of wishful thinking]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/07/15/gordon-darcy-whatever-the-all-blacks-result-lets-avoid-the-error-of-wishful-thinking/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/07/15/gordon-darcy-whatever-the-all-blacks-result-lets-avoid-the-error-of-wishful-thinking/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gordon D'Arcy]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Supporters in danger of wanting something out of Andy Farrell’s Ireland team that may not be there]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/KAJFYI7VFZGTFNCKEEEKHQ7A4Q.jpg?auth=f76cd482d3cf4ef94c0ad2abe5c71aeb1a5fb2166ed73a4b4395fa5e70fc012c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Japan's Warner Dearns with the ball in the Nations Championship match against Ireland on Saturday. Photograph: Saeed Khan/Getty]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">SAEED KHAN</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commenting on the weather will always bring a smile ]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/2026/07/15/commenting-on-the-weather-will-always-bring-a-smile/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/2026/07/15/commenting-on-the-weather-will-always-bring-a-smile/</guid><description><![CDATA[We are doing our bit to confirm the Irish ‘Céad Míle Fáilte’ reputation for tourists]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/VHFAVTA4U5C7FE2ZTPOGOKHXN4.jpg?auth=1f202b740bd44798a55898a19ef6a892873ae4e538e9e94222c2b3519c6cad0e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The Irish Times - Letters to the Editor.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ‘rough sex’ defence didn’t work for Lorcan Murphy. He wasn’t the first to try it]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/07/15/the-rough-sex-defence-didnt-work-for-lorcan-murphy-he-wasnt-the-first-to-try-it/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/07/15/the-rough-sex-defence-didnt-work-for-lorcan-murphy-he-wasnt-the-first-to-try-it/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kathy Sheridan]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Murphy, jailed for murder this week in Budapest, is clearly a dangerous, determined predator, but the kind of violence he used is normalised in mainstream pornography]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/L3DACXV2RVBJPNJKCMMC5TKKLY.jpg?auth=479840e972ec43f0103e3aa0b826623679f5da54a787fc828cdbea17e950fe25&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Lorcan Murphy]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darragh Ó Sé: Ger Brennan giving out about the referee took away from the point he wanted to make]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2026/07/15/darragh-o-se-ger-brennan-wasnt-asking-for-video-reviews-when-dublin-got-the-calls-so-why-do-it-now/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2026/07/15/darragh-o-se-ger-brennan-wasnt-asking-for-video-reviews-when-dublin-got-the-calls-so-why-do-it-now/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darragh Ó Sé]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Kerry have reached the final with the handbrake on, but that’s a dangerous game to play]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/G5N3ELCPT5GIRBH5LANBC5NCMU.jpg?auth=bd5f04c7519011279313bd9e1bc02686d3f8ee312afd9327800c60f46eadfb78&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Dublin's Liam Smith with Dublin manager Ger Brennan. Photograph: Tom O’Hanlon/Inpho]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Kiely’s 2026 roadmap gave new meaning to leaving no stone unturned]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2026/07/15/john-kielys-2026-preparations-gave-new-meaning-to-leaving-no-stone-unturned/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2026/07/15/john-kielys-2026-preparations-gave-new-meaning-to-leaving-no-stone-unturned/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gordon Manning]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Limerick’s bid for success built on manager’s 63 meetings with those who witnessed the shortcomings of 2025]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/ESDS7RDC4DRQDXWUNMOWYM63MQ.jpg?auth=2be714ea262dada549a2085b08a8acf0ad17ad6f3a3acdfb3fe0b340d7f286a0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Limerick manager John Kiely will be aiming for a sixth All-Ireland senior hurling title as manager when his team goes to battle with Galway in Sunday's final at Croke Park. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU continues to disgrace itself by failing Palestine]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/2026/07/15/eu-continues-to-disgrace-itself-on-the-issue-of-palestine/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/2026/07/15/eu-continues-to-disgrace-itself-on-the-issue-of-palestine/</guid><description><![CDATA[Delaying tactics are facilitating trade with Israel]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/VHFAVTA4U5C7FE2ZTPOGOKHXN4.jpg?auth=1f202b740bd44798a55898a19ef6a892873ae4e538e9e94222c2b3519c6cad0e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The Irish Times - Letters to the Editor.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[If 166 brothels can operate openly in Ireland, the ban on paying for sex is not working]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/07/15/if-166-brothels-can-operate-openly-in-ireland-the-ban-on-paying-for-sex-is-not-working/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/07/15/if-166-brothels-can-operate-openly-in-ireland-the-ban-on-paying-for-sex-is-not-working/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael McDowell]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[There is a lot of money to be made from prostitution. The legal twilight world we have created suits the purposes of unscrupulous figures]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/MUB5TGDW2ZHTHEVZFEJABN6VEU.jpg?auth=f7e60e1795254820f258963c0d6421428e1897f1f89715322f0fd47396a7a5e7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Michael McDowell]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clamping at hospitals is at the expense of vulnerable people]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/2026/07/15/clamping-at-hospitals-is-at-the-expense-of-vulnerable-people/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/2026/07/15/clamping-at-hospitals-is-at-the-expense-of-vulnerable-people/</guid><description><![CDATA[The pursuit of profit by outside contractors on a HSE site is private enterprise, which should be disavowed]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/VHFAVTA4U5C7FE2ZTPOGOKHXN4.jpg?auth=1f202b740bd44798a55898a19ef6a892873ae4e538e9e94222c2b3519c6cad0e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The Irish Times - Letters to the Editor.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[US-Iran war ‘adds €23 a month to bills for home heating oil’]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/us-iran-war-adds-23-a-month-to-bills-for-home-heating-oil/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/us-iran-war-adds-23-a-month-to-bills-for-home-heating-oil/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Barry O'Halloran]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[But VAT cuts could ease burden of price rise and boost green fuels use, says industry group]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/5KWAQUP4HBE37D25ZETCQADYIU.jpg?auth=986e4091f64a7f4c04e6fd7c8aa84f739759a75a3240044d8595a1eeaeabb72c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Cutting taxes would allow suppliers to include more renewable fuel, such as hydrogenated vegetable oil, in kerosene, the industry says. Photograph: K Neville/Getty]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">K Neville</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[My children won’t be getting smartphones any time soon]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/2026/07/15/my-children-wont-be-getting-smartphones-any-time-soon/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/2026/07/15/my-children-wont-be-getting-smartphones-any-time-soon/</guid><description><![CDATA[Design features such as notifications, streaks and autoplay worry me just as much as harmful content]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/VHFAVTA4U5C7FE2ZTPOGOKHXN4.jpg?auth=1f202b740bd44798a55898a19ef6a892873ae4e538e9e94222c2b3519c6cad0e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The Irish Times - Letters to the Editor.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disabilities and integration: hollow policies mean too many children miss out]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/2026/07/15/disabilities-and-integration-hollow-policies-mean-too-many-children-miss-out/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/2026/07/15/disabilities-and-integration-hollow-policies-mean-too-many-children-miss-out/</guid><description><![CDATA[Inclusion has to mean more than just offering someone the chance to take part]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/VHFAVTA4U5C7FE2ZTPOGOKHXN4.jpg?auth=1f202b740bd44798a55898a19ef6a892873ae4e538e9e94222c2b3519c6cad0e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The Irish Times – Letters to the Editor]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deportation flight to return 42 people to South Africa cost about €24,000 per passenger]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/07/15/deportation-flight-to-south-africa-cost-more-than-1m/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/07/15/deportation-flight-to-south-africa-cost-more-than-1m/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Harry McGee]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Charter flight in June deported 42 people who were escorted by 84 gardaí and medical team]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/V6VI3MM7LFAJFM6PPIE7OXOD6Y.jpg?auth=169889ce9978ec7ef32eea0b3293fbdfb5445e5481338d5d26fce2a5c7fa5729&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The cost of the deportation flight to South Africa works out at about €24,000 for each of the 42 passengers. Illustration: Paul Scott]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disabilities and integration: hollow policies mean too many children miss out]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/2026/07/15/disabilities-and-integration-hollow-policies-mean-too-many-children-miss-out/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/2026/07/15/disabilities-and-integration-hollow-policies-mean-too-many-children-miss-out/</guid><description><![CDATA[Inclusion has to mean more than just offering someone the chance to take part]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/VHFAVTA4U5C7FE2ZTPOGOKHXN4.jpg?auth=1f202b740bd44798a55898a19ef6a892873ae4e538e9e94222c2b3519c6cad0e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The Irish Times – Letters to the Editor]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darline Graham Nordone profile: The sister of late US senator Lindsey Graham steps up to the plate]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/world/us/2026/07/15/darline-graham-nordone-sister-of-late-senator-lindsey-graham-steps-up-to-the-plate/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/world/us/2026/07/15/darline-graham-nordone-sister-of-late-senator-lindsey-graham-steps-up-to-the-plate/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gambino]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[‘Lindsey has always been there for me. Now I will be there for him,’ says newly sworn-in senator (62) ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/YIUTLIS5EO6QAUBNOYFLJEXHLA.jpg?auth=17fc628a3a68226d0be4535c8b72562b5f1a11fd9c84e6ff6cf0d20fe365b36e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Darline Graham Nordone during a press conference in Columbia, South Carolina on Monday announcing she will fill the Senate seat left vacant by her brother, Lindsey Graham, following his sudden death on Saturday. Photograph: Grant Baldwin/Getty Images]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Grant Baldwin</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Chalk and cheese’: Jamison Gibson-Park says Ireland move transformed him]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/07/15/chalk-and-cheese-jamison-gibson-park-says-ireland-move-transformed-him/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/07/15/chalk-and-cheese-jamison-gibson-park-says-ireland-move-transformed-him/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gerry Thornley]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Scrumhalf is back in the familiar setting of Auckland ahead of Nations Championship showdown with the All Blacks]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/CSCZJIKZRJEBDBDBMPK3CR37KY.jpg?auth=5aa52ace80a90568b23813a81c597f992708a93589effeaef40f8922831b0bdc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Ireland's Jamison Gibson-Park is preparing to take on his birth country, New Zealand, in Auckland on Saturday. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Politicians bemoan RTÉ’s failures, then make them worse]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/07/15/daire-hickey-politicians-tough-rte-funding-licence-fee-abolition-exchequer/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/07/15/daire-hickey-politicians-tough-rte-funding-licence-fee-abolition-exchequer/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Daire Hickey]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[No enterprise could absorb an 18-year price freeze on its primary revenue stream while costs keep climbing]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/W3QBGR3NTNCGXNDV2INIC6ADGQ.jpg?auth=6462f15c35de09815da431f81008eb89b26f56f8bf0329911081bae7e6286bd4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst told TDs last week it would cost €405m to run the broadcaster this year, up from €353m in 2025. Illustration: Paul Scott]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Paul Scott</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[I have covered 32 All-Ireland hurling finals for The Irish Times – a lot has changed in the game]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2026/07/15/sean-moran-looking-at-hurling-through-the-prism-of-32-all-irelands-from-the-crows-nest/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2026/07/15/sean-moran-looking-at-hurling-through-the-prism-of-32-all-irelands-from-the-crows-nest/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Seán Moran]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[From early years watching uplifting breakthroughs to marvelling at the power of the juggernauts]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/SVCPSW4LB4CO2UGSZB6KRN4U3U.jpg?auth=b45eb8cfc6c4430f7e4ffea75cf689325dfc2076c4f9fdf2d2e2b3034f0b2991&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Clare manager Ger Loughnane celebrates with fans after the victory over Galway in the 1995 All-Ireland hurling semi-final. Photograph: Lorraine O’Sullivan/Inpho]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Give credit to employers: issue of who funds workplace benefits is rarely mentioned]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/2026/07/15/give-credit-to-employers-issue-of-who-funds-workplace-benefits-is-rarely-mentioned/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/2026/07/15/give-credit-to-employers-issue-of-who-funds-workplace-benefits-is-rarely-mentioned/</guid><description><![CDATA[Politicians should be candid when they announce measures to benefit employees]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/VHFAVTA4U5C7FE2ZTPOGOKHXN4.jpg?auth=1f202b740bd44798a55898a19ef6a892873ae4e538e9e94222c2b3519c6cad0e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The Irish Times – Letters to the Editor]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multinationals, tax takes and a failure to plan for the future]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/2026/07/15/multinationals-tax-takes-and-a-failure-to-plan-for-the-future/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/2026/07/15/multinationals-tax-takes-and-a-failure-to-plan-for-the-future/</guid><description><![CDATA[‘Windfall gains’ should have been allocated to a wealth or future provisions fund]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/VHFAVTA4U5C7FE2ZTPOGOKHXN4.jpg?auth=1f202b740bd44798a55898a19ef6a892873ae4e538e9e94222c2b3519c6cad0e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The Irish Times - Letters to the Editor.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Registering for enduring power of attorney made difficult by lack of humans to deal with]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/2026/07/15/registering-for-enduring-power-of-attorney-made-difficult-by-lack-of-humans-to-deal-with/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/2026/07/15/registering-for-enduring-power-of-attorney-made-difficult-by-lack-of-humans-to-deal-with/</guid><description><![CDATA[Problems caused by phasing out person-to-person contact with those in authority in favour of online-only access]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/VHFAVTA4U5C7FE2ZTPOGOKHXN4.jpg?auth=1f202b740bd44798a55898a19ef6a892873ae4e538e9e94222c2b3519c6cad0e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The Irish Times – Letters to the Editor]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran and US strike sites that signal how each is willing to raise the stakes]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/world/middle-east/2026/07/15/iran-and-us-strike-sites-that-signal-how-each-is-willing-to-raise-the-stakes/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/world/middle-east/2026/07/15/iran-and-us-strike-sites-that-signal-how-each-is-willing-to-raise-the-stakes/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacob Judah in London and Steff Chávez in Washington]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Few believe that the tit-for-tat violence will force either into a significant change of heart]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/OCZNXRHOVCABFTJUMEDDGWHFSI.jpg?auth=ab8c21f90bf58c89f9ea43df759dc770948e0b0bc6aa7da5b0a5e494ad3f16c0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Two men wade in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz with vessels anchored in the background (Razieh Poudat/AP)]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Razieh Poudat</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[A remedy for scramblers: locate and confiscate]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/2026/07/15/a-remedy-for-scramblers-locate-and-confiscate/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/2026/07/15/a-remedy-for-scramblers-locate-and-confiscate/</guid><description><![CDATA[Fed-up communities will have little issue finding storage points]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/VHFAVTA4U5C7FE2ZTPOGOKHXN4.jpg?auth=1f202b740bd44798a55898a19ef6a892873ae4e538e9e94222c2b3519c6cad0e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The Irish Times - Letters to the Editor.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal basic income would help alleviate child poverty, too]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/2026/07/15/universal-basic-income-would-help-alleviate-child-poverty-too/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/2026/07/15/universal-basic-income-would-help-alleviate-child-poverty-too/</guid><description><![CDATA[Introducing another means-tested benefit, though, could mean children in real need might miss out]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/6GVJTWXOI5FYPOLOK3JLHZZVVU.jpg?auth=2781af11b396c223ac2b1f05df19ecc2dafc39caa2ffa2f14069f0e5a11189ee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Letter of the Day]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deportation flights,‘rough sex’ defence, Australian reality, and ‘book-handling’ in Berlin]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/podcasts/early-edition/deportation-flightsrough-sex-defence-australian-reality-and-book-handling-in-berlin/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/podcasts/early-edition/deportation-flightsrough-sex-defence-australian-reality-and-book-handling-in-berlin/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Aideen Finnegan]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Early Edition with Aideen Finnegan]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/NFRJFVDH5BDP3BMIIVSCAXGHB4.jpeg?auth=e9075be2f266c60623c88775dc70f7f0465577fc65d0550c33a71dc6ac1b4872&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[A man is deported from Ireland to Georgia on a flight that left Dublin Airport. Photograph: An Garda Síochána/X]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s the secret to Conor Pope’s success?]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/2026/07/15/whats-the-secret-to-conor-popes-success/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/2026/07/15/whats-the-secret-to-conor-popes-success/</guid><description><![CDATA[Consumer champion helps sort out problems that defeat the best of us]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/VHFAVTA4U5C7FE2ZTPOGOKHXN4.jpg?auth=1f202b740bd44798a55898a19ef6a892873ae4e538e9e94222c2b3519c6cad0e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The Irish Times – Letters to the Editor]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘As a Kiwi, Eden Park is special’: Ireland backs coach Andrew Goodman is our man on the inside]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/07/15/as-a-kiwi-eden-park-is-special-ireland-backs-coach-andrew-goodman-is-our-man-on-the-inside/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/07/15/as-a-kiwi-eden-park-is-special-ireland-backs-coach-andrew-goodman-is-our-man-on-the-inside/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gerry Thornley]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[New Zealander backs boys in green to ‘put their game on’ in Auckland against the All Blacks on Saturday]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/FEJDGWQQKVAWRP2ROWKAIX3EMI.jpg?auth=17b59007d0523596146ea04623876cab264889ef01bc5ca1c5eedf1b58f331c8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Robert Baloucoune in Ireland rugby squad training in Auckland on Tuesday. Photograph: Billy Stickland/INPHO]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Coffee must be dropped at different height than wine’: The Berlin team making books look well-read]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/we-all-have-unread-books-berlin-based-ageing-treatment-includes-spine-breaking-and-dog-ears/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/we-all-have-unread-books-berlin-based-ageing-treatment-includes-spine-breaking-and-dog-ears/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Derek Scally]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[An idea to make books look a bit more used, once jokingly proposed by one Myles na gCopaleen, has been made real in German capital]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/AZVC2LPVKBBH3G6QKDGKWR5LWI.jpg?auth=a7e3fa328dad899355be7219a923d52995ded5857713fcd63c93ad575421b6ac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[For €5 you could get an 'essential' handling package. Credit: Cabinet Magazine]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inheritance tax in Ireland: ‘The rules are absolutely skewed against the childless’]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2026/07/15/no-kids-no-tax-breaks-child-free-challenge-the-inheritance-tax-rules/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2026/07/15/no-kids-no-tax-breaks-child-free-challenge-the-inheritance-tax-rules/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joanne Hunt]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[If you don’t have children and want to leave your estate to other people it can be a minefield]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/VTVCPSOR7NDFLEXV4G6QEQCOWM.jpg?auth=7626d169b26eaf3a66f7fead2f05e4c4aafbee7d1da7081a07f10875b46e2c17&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The loved ones of people who don’t have children are ranked differently when it comes to inheritance tax – they can inherit an amount between 10 and 20 times less tax-free than a child can from a parent. Photograph: iStock]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Liudmila Chernetska</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Micheál Donoghue on Galway’s reinvention: ‘These boys took to it really, really well’]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2026/07/15/micheal-donoghue-on-galways-reinvention-these-boys-took-to-it-really-really-well/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2026/07/15/micheal-donoghue-on-galways-reinvention-these-boys-took-to-it-really-really-well/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kevin Egan]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[‘The lads recognised that we were doing something different; their enthusiasm came from that’]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/3FXKFJVN6TMJV7OEVPIYKX3QAI.jpg?auth=b6e41110edb7f4affa482c46758e55bf643ff9e83c1ca9c17ea7fe738f301acd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Galway manager Micheál Donoghue said the management team put in 'a lot of work in the off-season'. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">James Crombie</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irishman in Sydney: The reality of building a life -  it’s bloody hard to afford anything]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/abroad/2026/07/16/irishman-in-sydney-the-reality-of-building-a-life-its-bloody-hard-to-afford-anything/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/abroad/2026/07/16/irishman-in-sydney-the-reality-of-building-a-life-its-bloody-hard-to-afford-anything/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cormac McConville]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Cliches don’t reflect reality for the many more Irish, like me, who are settling here long-term]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/LHORQVNWRJAZLI5UD5K7QVA574.jfif?auth=95c0e9790d2259c6eb9d121f8c43df4f88f4daa12664ad66ddc63266abb30f82&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Cormac McConville and wife Meghann in Sydney.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[HSE closing in on €40m purchase of landmark Dublin 4 property]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/property/commercial-property/2026/07/15/hse-closing-in-on-40m-purchase-of-dublin-4-lands/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/property/commercial-property/2026/07/15/hse-closing-in-on-40m-purchase-of-dublin-4-lands/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ronald Quinlan]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[State’s health authority assembling large and valuable land bank next to St Vincent’s University Hospital]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/K7VPSQAPQFBAHKMTIYPSFMHBNA.jpg?auth=f1fcf5819c34fa910bf3d20ed2b2c4e94e64c0905c255463a412a38b3caf2c47&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[An aerial view of the St Mary's Campus lands on Merrion Road, Dublin 4]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seán Moncrieff: I kept my late father’s watch on a bookshelf for 16 years. Then I decided to wear it]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2026/07/15/sean-moncrieff-when-i-wear-my-late-fathers-watch-i-feel-im-carrying-him-with-me/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2026/07/15/sean-moncrieff-when-i-wear-my-late-fathers-watch-i-feel-im-carrying-him-with-me/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Seán Moncrieff]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[It’s not fancy or expensive, and by the time I got it – a few weeks after the funeral – it had stopped]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/PEYA3UD5XRG7HCZIBQTLHDYAVY.jpg?auth=a88882aa32012c3f73e3bd05eebee08e4d75a42a4b9c66ef31f9816d45387356&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Seán Moncrieff: 'There are marks on the back where it touched his skin.' Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
















]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Dara Mac Dónaill</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elegant five-bed on Donnybrook’s Nutley Lane]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/property/residential/2026/07/15/elegant-five-bed-on-donnybrooks-nutley-lane/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/property/residential/2026/07/15/elegant-five-bed-on-donnybrooks-nutley-lane/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Alison Gill]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[A rare offering on D4 cul-de-sac with abundance of space and landscaped gardens]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/FWKVHQGZ2FGBZBV5JTQGNSBTBA.jpg?auth=3671d3ba707f8eca97c823f5828efcb32af4d312e9216cb35a221754651f7d07&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[1 Elm Park, Nutley Lane]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just four green projects rejected since judge accused planners of undermining climate goals]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/07/14/just-four-green-projects-rejected-since-judge-accused-planners-of-sabotaging-climate-goals/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/07/14/just-four-green-projects-rejected-since-judge-accused-planners-of-sabotaging-climate-goals/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ellen O’Riordan]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[An Coimisiún Pleanála says decision-making on renewable schemes now informed by Supreme Court ruling]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/KODMUTGPQ5ESHBXR25FWOJY65Y.jpg?auth=655f0e3e0ae3d3b69f305e3bda21727c28d1f5defa77e39ec3d6b1eababd4b31&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[An Coimisiún Pleanála began publishing its decision record on renewable energy projects at the start of 2025. Photograph: iStock]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Altitude Drone</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Irish graduate jobs most affected by AI ]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/business/work/2026/07/15/what-effect-is-ai-having-on-entry-level-roles-in-ireland/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/business/work/2026/07/15/what-effect-is-ai-having-on-entry-level-roles-in-ireland/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack White]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Recruitment experts say while there is a ‘tightening’ of graduate hiring, AI is also leading to a more diverse range of entry-level roles]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/GPLWSE6ZYBECBIKBOYQMUSQMAQ.jpg?auth=73c11ed9c40f25112274939b65ce6cebd85321f2cdd8b711856ed9234050c99b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Competition for jobs is “undoubtedly increasing”, says Breda Dooley, head of recruitment at Matrix Recruitment. Illustration: Paul Scott]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Look inside: Substantial Georgian home close to Phoenix Park in Castleknock]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/property/residential/2026/07/15/look-inside-substantial-georgian-home-close-to-phoenix-park-in-castleknock/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/property/residential/2026/07/15/look-inside-substantial-georgian-home-close-to-phoenix-park-in-castleknock/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kevin Courtney]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Detached six-bed has multiple reception rooms and a courtyard surrounded by outbuildings]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/NSB45QG4WVC6RPDQEMAO5EYFWA.jpg?auth=5a03f5eaa6ea676d17f1c7a5571c0c8ae752fe493b4c529cd4d2646f4075e071&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Castleknock House]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[TCD launches new EU-wide project aiming to boost public confidence in drone services]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/tcd-launches-eu-wide-project-aimed-at-boosting-public-confidence-in-drone-services/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/tcd-launches-eu-wide-project-aimed-at-boosting-public-confidence-in-drone-services/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Conor Healy]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Manna is listed among partners in the project who will provide demonstrations of how their drone services work ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/KPINZ2LVHBFXLONJVHSXI7AHZ4.JPG?auth=853fbc66b676f1c2ca47576ef26f74a6af67817b9336afeef40a2dcd5c8d513c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Trinity is responsible for overseeing the overall implementation of Pegasus across all participating countries]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Nick Bradshaw for The Irish Time</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monzo Europe racks up €29m of set-up losses ahead of Irish launch last April ]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/monzo-europe-racks-up-29m-of-set-up-losses-ahead-of-irish-launch-in-april/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/15/monzo-europe-racks-up-29m-of-set-up-losses-ahead-of-irish-launch-in-april/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Brennan]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Bank had 100,000 customers on a wait list when it officially launched in the Republic in April  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content 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+0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/L5EXVLKMTNBD7KJKIHZKCBBTPY.jpg?auth=6dd96125ee075a330256e895921705bd78f37264e924f3dbf33de681b5751ed3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Number 1 Coppinger Row is generating total rental income of €247,000 a year from two tenants.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why AI is more likely to fill offices than empty them]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/property/commercial-property/2026/07/15/why-ai-is-more-likely-to-fill-offices-than-empty-them/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/property/commercial-property/2026/07/15/why-ai-is-more-likely-to-fill-offices-than-empty-them/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Neill McNicholas]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Unlike the broader tech sector, which has largely adopted hybrid working, AI firms are embracing four- to five-day in-office work]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:30:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/NX5LRXEO4FHBHJ32TQTY2WRRVE.JPG?auth=61cc1da9e1effb1df097c967bd9bad49d753b56121b536155a5bac3d69a610f4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The risk for Dublin is that it fails to deliver enough of the right space to house the demand AI is creating. Photograph: Chris Maddaloni/The Irish Times]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dressing Room review: Enda Walsh creates a meditative, moving 15 minutes]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/stage/review/2026/07/15/dressing-room-review-enda-walsh-creates-a-meditative-moving-15-minutes/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/stage/review/2026/07/15/dressing-room-review-enda-walsh-creates-a-meditative-moving-15-minutes/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ruby Eastwood]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Galway International Arts Festival 2026: The Rooms series continues with the story of a caretaker whose marriage has reached a moment of crisis]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:12:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/54KDH26WHVG6XKWKWMG4JD3KQE.jpg?auth=f6746a3edb0bb0c80893e1efeff4ada4b9f438202bb2e80364d0f2a82ae502e8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Dressing Room. Photograph: Emilija Jefremova]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">EMILIJA JEFREMOVA</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Animal Farm: Andy Serkis’s take on George Orwell’s fable is a mess]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/film/review/2026/07/15/animal-farm-not-all-films-are-equal-but-few-are-less-equal-than-this/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/film/review/2026/07/15/animal-farm-not-all-films-are-equal-but-few-are-less-equal-than-this/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Donald Clarke]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[The animation has the animals of Manor Farm revolt against Farmer Jones in the opening five minutes and set up something like a collective]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:10:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/IKCPGYK3KNGITBHD6AA6OIMOEQ.tif?auth=5d56f8dfc680a774ff85220220e9d619f8ad3f294b4102a34bdd390fad8b61fd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Animal Farm, directed by Andy Serkis]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Effi o Blaenau: Engaging Welsh-language film follows its own Greek mythology path]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/film/review/2026/07/15/effi-o-blaenau-engaging-welsh-language-film-follows-its-own-greek-mythology-path/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/film/review/2026/07/15/effi-o-blaenau-engaging-welsh-language-film-follows-its-own-greek-mythology-path/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tara Brady]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[A detective story that doubles as barbed commentary on decades of austerity]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:06:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/CSXX2AV62JE2TMUKZT6QW4YMRE.jpg?auth=412c064538dab5815f246b95f8ca0ff6136784f336a68ee7c8cc75b82e91ef23&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Leisa Gwenllian in Effi o Blaenau.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sian Costello: It’s All About You review – Remarkably skilful painter is an artist to watch]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/art/review/2026/07/15/sian-costello-its-all-about-you-review-remarkably-skilful-painter-is-an-artist-to-watch/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/art/review/2026/07/15/sian-costello-its-all-about-you-review-remarkably-skilful-painter-is-an-artist-to-watch/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Aengus Woods]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Costello’s nine works, all ostensibly self-portraits, demonstrate an interrogative awareness of the grounds of their own making]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:03:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/TAEW75L6PJEYLDFO2C7XMKEEXM.jpg?auth=e5b750d97b525ea34103b0b2b05d918936519bcf46623d616d6ebe41ace00dae&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[It’s All About You: Freak Out III, by Sian Costello. Photograph: Taylor Galleries]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireland’s hidden power plant]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/advertising-feature/2026/07/15/irelands-hidden-power-plant/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/advertising-feature/2026/07/15/irelands-hidden-power-plant/</guid><description><![CDATA[Why flexible demand is key to Ireland’s energy security]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/5FEZ2IRZO5G5JJXKJF6ZIWGYLM.jpg?auth=87db1804dc72555b67f2b3a396d61a3c8c1289169a0b205f128403c7b6546fe6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[EirGrid’s latest adequacy assessment points to a tighter electricity supply outlook between 2026 and 2028. Photograph: iStock]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">aetb</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three days of steam, music and heritage at the 62nd National Steam Rally]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/advertising-feature/2026/07/15/three-days-of-steam-music-and-heritage-at-the-62nd-national-steam-rally/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/advertising-feature/2026/07/15/three-days-of-steam-music-and-heritage-at-the-62nd-national-steam-rally/</guid><description><![CDATA[Ireland’s biggest celebration of steam and vintage returns to Stradbally with three days of entertainment, heritage and country music]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/K5OC5IZFFZFDLPCHGVJX4TDTPM.jpg?auth=680cc99c234364c49acfafd29bc0b2aeae7f10bf510617c1ff0622af2281e918&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The Steam and Vintage Parade through Stradbally on Saturday afternoon officially opens the National Steam Rally, with steam engines and vintage vehicles making their way from the town to the rally field]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[How 50 years of innovation and investment have fuelled Bord Gáis Energy – and powered Ireland ]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/sponsored/2026/07/15/how-50-years-of-innovation-and-investment-have-fuelled-bord-gais-energy-and-powered-ireland/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/sponsored/2026/07/15/how-50-years-of-innovation-and-investment-have-fuelled-bord-gais-energy-and-powered-ireland/</guid><description><![CDATA[From transforming Ireland’s gas network to championing renewable energy, Bord Gáis Energy is positioning itself for the next chapter of the country’s energy transition]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/VXMGGXFONFHGFJ5XT7FHOKUH3I.png?auth=9f894b2e8ac8fbfd7cc5a673348ce279653a449b3e0d0adde623a675765746d1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/png" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Whitegate power station, Co Cork]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trouble Was by Charlotte Edwardes: Toughness of toxic families told with great tenderness]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/review/2026/07/11/trouble-was-by-charlotte-edwardes-toughness-of-toxic-families-told-with-great-tenderness/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/review/2026/07/11/trouble-was-by-charlotte-edwardes-toughness-of-toxic-families-told-with-great-tenderness/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Helen Cullen]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[A powerful evocation of childhood and the treachery of the adults who are meant to protect then]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:55:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/JBRRJNEEKNFLZABHFGON47BBB4.jpg?auth=aa0ef522e326ec7ea11c0368da800061885b593eb545b4a5615d07b5900baa7f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Charlotte Edwardes. Photograph: Linda Brownlee]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Music Quiz: How many times does Kurt Cobain sing/shout the word ‘yeah’ in Lithium? ]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/2026/07/15/the-music-quiz-how-many-times-does-kurt-cobain-singshout-the-word-yeah-in-lithium/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/2026/07/15/the-music-quiz-how-many-times-does-kurt-cobain-singshout-the-word-yeah-in-lithium/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tony Clayton-Lea]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Plus: In the Rolling Stones’ 1966 song Mother’s Little Helper, what colour is the ‘little pill’ that ‘helps her on her way, gets her through her busy day’?]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:46:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/IMLLC2M2SRAWFAUCXQ5HJQV5O4.jpg?auth=d4492771700332af78473e8b51e29a7898a3ec9ef7844aa741103f040460cdab&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Kurt Cobain of Nirvana. Photograph: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Jeff Kravitz</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[A brilliant book of fiction keeps breathing somewhere in the mind long after you close it]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/2026/07/15/a-brilliant-book-of-fiction-keeps-breathing-somewhere-in-the-mind-long-after-you-close-it/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/2026/07/15/a-brilliant-book-of-fiction-keeps-breathing-somewhere-in-the-mind-long-after-you-close-it/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Patrick Holloway]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[The so-called ‘quiet novel’ is rarely quiet in effect; it is only quiet in its refusal to perform spectacle]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/QWJLPL327ZH2NDDKE6PRADAAXQ.jpg?auth=91009c2523d07281b320f975dbc8bd2b0f26470b747ea0ff2dda24eb6c00fc55&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Patrick Holloway]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeep’s rugged electric Compass 4x4 kicks off new European sales push]]></title><link>https://www.irishtimes.com/motors/2026/07/15/jeeps-rugged-electric-compass-4x4-kicks-off-new-european-sales-push/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.irishtimes.com/motors/2026/07/15/jeeps-rugged-electric-compass-4x4-kicks-off-new-european-sales-push/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Neil Briscoe]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Avenger and Compass will shortly be joined by three new models, one of them built in China by Dongfeng]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/7TW6FB5RC5CNJALXWUPCFDPYFU.jpg?auth=a213c8957288c2091ddc40ebdd06ce3a20f81e4551be6f356df70cbeda4d50bd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" type="image/jpeg" height="800" width="1200"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Jeep's Compass 4XE will be the range's flagship model when it arrives in Ireland towards the end of this year, with a price tag north of €60,000 most likely. Photograph: Carmine Arrichiello]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Carmine Arrichiello</media:credit></media:content></item></channel></rss>