An Irish DiaryAll that jazz: Denis McClean on a unique project in Sligo that hits all the right notes
BooksA brilliant book of fiction keeps breathing somewhere in the mind long after you close itBy Patrick Holloway
MusicThe Music Quiz: How many times does Kurt Cobain sing/shout the word ‘yeah’ in Lithium? By Tony Clayton-Lea
BooksTrouble Was by Charlotte Edwardes: Toughness of toxic families told with great tendernessBy Helen Cullen
SponsoredHow 50 years of innovation and investment have fuelled Bord Gáis Energy – and powered Ireland
ArtSian Costello: It’s All About You review – Remarkably skilful painter is an artist to watchBy Aengus Woods
FilmOne star for Animal Farm: Not all films are equal, but few are less equal than thisBy Donald Clarke
Crime & LawJust four green projects rejected since judge accused planners of undermining climate goalsBy Ellen O’Riordan
AbroadIrishman in Sydney: This place has the weather, beaches and beauty, but it comes at a costBy Cormac McConville
ResidentialLook inside: Substantial Georgian home close to Phoenix Park in CastleknockBy Kevin Courtney
BusinessTCD launches new EU-wide project aiming to boost public confidence in drone servicesBy Conor Healy
PoliticsDeportation flight to return 42 people to South Africa cost about €24,000 per passengerBy Harry McGee
World CupKen Early: England being favourites against Argentina shows we can’t resist thinking of football in simple termsBy Ken Early
BusinessJack Chambers wants civil servants to take risks – but who will take responsibility?By John McManus
OpinionThe ‘rough sex’ defence didn’t work for Lorcan Murphy. He wasn’t the first to try itBy Kathy Sheridan
Gaelic GamesDarragh Ó Sé: Ger Brennan giving out about the referee took away from the point he wanted to makeBy Darragh Ó Sé
OpinionIf 166 brothels can operate openly in Ireland, the ban on paying for sex is not workingBy Michael McDowell
RugbyGordon D’Arcy: Whatever the All Blacks result, let’s avoid the error of wishful thinkingBy Gordon D'Arcy
Early Edition PodcastDeportation flights,‘rough sex’ defence, Australian reality, and ‘book-handling’ in BerlinBy Aideen FinneganListen to Deportation flights,‘rough sex’ defence, Australian reality, and ‘book-handling’ in BerlinListen | 09:50
Middle EastIran and US strike sites that signal how each is willing to raise the stakesBy Jacob Judah in London and Steff Chávez in Washington
USDarline Graham Nordone profile: The sister of late US senator Lindsey Graham steps up to the plateBy Lauren Gambino
Rugby‘As a Kiwi, Eden Park is special’: Ireland backs coach Andrew Goodman is our man on the insideBy Gerry Thornley
Gaelic GamesI have covered 32 All-Ireland hurling finals for The Irish Times – a lot has changed in the gameBy Seán Moran
Your MoneyInheritance tax in Ireland: ‘The rules are absolutely skewed against the childless’By Joanne Hunt
Europe‘Coffee must be dropped at different height than wine’: The Berlin team making books look well-readBy Derek Scally
Gaelic GamesMicheál Donoghue on Galway’s reinvention: ‘These boys took to it really, really well’By Kevin Egan
Your WellnessHow can new parents be better prepared for the impact of sleep deprivation?By Sheila Wayman
Ireland‘My mother and father had plain food, and we were well reared’: Walburga Monaghan as sharp as ever at 107By Ronan McGreevy
Business Today NewsletterHSE’s €40m land deal, and tax inheritance rules for child-free couplesBy Ciarán Hancock
In the News PodcastWas Ann Widdecombe murdered for her political beliefs?By Bernice HarrisonListen to Was Ann Widdecombe murdered for her political beliefs?Listen | 23:14
Global BriefingWhy are the US, Russia and African Union beating a path to Mali’s door?By Denis Staunton
World CupSpain’s victory over France intensifies mysterious grip Luis de la Fuente exerts on his squadBy Keith Duggan
OireachtasLow turnout for State apology to Bill Kenneally’s victims reflects poorly on our politiciansBy Miriam Lord
America 2026World Cup podcast: Spain now just a single match from breaking record - and winning World CupListen to World Cup podcast: Spain now just a single match from breaking record - and winning World CupListen | 30:12
Courts‘Misadventure’ finding in case of man who died after fall from Beaumont Hospital balconyBy Hugh Dooley
World CupArgentina v England: The greatest and most romantic of the footballing rivalries?By Jonathan Liew
Inside Politics NewsletterA sombre Dáil sets divisions aside for apology to Bill Kenneally victimsBy Pat Leahy
PoliticsMinister defends decision not to distinguish between miscarriage and abortion in new leave lawBy Vivienne Clarke
Stage‘What’s the most exciting theatre in the world, and how can Irish audiences experience it?’By Ruby Eastwood
MusicNew Irish albums reviewed and rated: Sailing Stones, Shark School, Shimmer Boy, Killian Walsh, ZaskaBy Tony Clayton-Lea
IrelandHigh temperature warning now in place for most of country as Met Éireann says it could be extendedBy Jack White
USIce ordered to halt most vehicle stops after two recent killingsBy Madeleine Ngo, Hamed Aleaziz and Zolan Kanno-Youngs
CourtsEnoch Burke owes €208,000 in fines arising from Wilson’s Hospital School dispute, court rulesBy Fiachra Gallagher
IrelandJamey Carney’s move to Ireland was ‘the best decision she ever made’, funeral hearsBy Barry Roche
Middle EastTrump’s return to war offers no clear path to victoryBy James Politi and Steff Chávez in Washington
Gaelic GamesMayo to wear white 1951-inspired jersey in All-Ireland final against KerryBy Gordon Manning
OireachtasE-scooters are being used for drug dealing and intimidation, Garda chief saysBy Sarah Burns
BusinessChinese car exports topping one million deepens anxiety in Europe’s automobile industryBy Denis Staunton
World Cup‘Pummelled and incapable’: French media react to World Cup semi-final defeat by SpainBy Angelique Chrisafis
BusinessEli Lilly cites health and safety issues as reason for extra car parking spaces in KinsaleBy Gordon Deegan
Inside Business PodcastWill the State’s plan for the Carlton Cinema site revitalise O’Connell Street?Listen to Will the State’s plan for the Carlton Cinema site revitalise O’Connell Street?Listen | 25:33
EuropeRussia accused of planning attack on infrastructure in Baltic States or PolandBy Richard Milne in Oslo and Raphael Minder in Warsaw
EuropeNew EU-Ukraine drone deal will see Kyiv war effort benefit from increased productionBy Andrew Gray
Social AffairsTusla reports ‘unprecedented demand’ as referrals pass 100,000 for first time By Kitty Holland and Jack White
FilmThe Odyssey review: Set aside any doubts. This star-studded film is Christopher Nolan at his bestBy Donald Clarke
CyclingWærenskjold wins fastest ever Tour de France stage in frenzied sprint to NeversBy Jeremy Whittle
EnvironmentRules for plug-in solar panels being finalised – but not before end of summerBy Caroline O'Doherty
Crime & LawGardaí renew appeal over murder of Dublin man (20) who went missing 17 years agoBy Hugh Dooley
OireachtasBudget 2027 to include ‘tax package for families’ and ‘groundbreaking’ disability paymentBy Marie O’Halloran
CourtsFintech firm ordered to disclose the source of its funding in High Court actionBy Fiachra Gallagher
Social AffairsTusla treads fine line as it stresses need for resources without antagonising main funder By Kitty Holland
Crime & LawLegal aid dispute may spread from criminal courts to family and domestic violence casesBy Mary Carolan
OireachtasTaoiseach’s remarks over Bessborough site ‘beneath contempt’, Holly Cairns saysBy Marie O’Halloran
Politics‘Going out was impossible’ – assistance dogs change children’s lives but need funding By Ellen Coyne
PoliticsOccupied Territories Bill set to be signed into law within weeks following Seanad voteBy Ellen Coyne
CourtsFormer UL president gets order halting new investigation over whether PAC was misledBy Mary Carolan
OireachtasAnn Widdecombe ‘formidable and fierce’ yet ‘humble and devout’, Dublin Mass hearsBy Harry McGee
EnvironmentHelicopters return to Killarney National Park after large fire caused by ‘human activity’By Ellen Coyne, Anne Lucey, Sarah Burns and Vivienne Clarke
World CupKen Early: This will be one of the most painful defeats in England’s World Cup historyBy Ken Early
World Cup‘The hurt and pain goes on for England’: Argentina leave pundits fuming and fans drowning their sorrowsBy Mary Hannigan
World CupStunning comeback from Argentina against England puts them in World Cup final - as it happenedBy David Gorman
World Cup‘Malvinas are Argentinian’: World Cup holders celebrate win over England with Falklands banner
OireachtasIreland’s cancer services failing to meet the needs of patients, health committee toldBy Shauna Bowers
BusinessIrish workers say they will need €41,000 a year from pension for comfortable retirementBy Barry O'Halloran
IrelandChemical company apologises for false critical incident alarm, leaving Dublin residents in fearBy Caroline O'Doherty
IrelandSpending on rail expansion plans could be hit by costs of failed €50m IT project By Martin Wall
