Ireland’s Christmas story is still underpinned by separation anxiety
The Gaybo Christmas call was a necessary national ritual, one that turned private pain into public joy
‘Is it worth taking my family to see a grandad who is only sort of interested in seeing them?’
Tell Me About It: Your family is worth your effort and your children will connect with their heritage and gain cousins
Leinster coach admits he would be sad to see ‘outstanding bloke’ Ciarán Frawley leave
Versatile 28-year-old poised to join Connacht next season in bid to increase World Cup hopes
‘You’re never going to keep everybody happy’, says NTA’s head of public transport
BusConnects plans have been subject much controversy but Jeremy Ryan says the data show majority are satisfied
Owen Doyle: Rugby has big problems but Irish legend’s advice can steer it back on track
Willie John McBride’s proposals around replacements probably go too far for some, but he has the right idea
Gardaí rejecting most cases of alleged sex assault in Defence Forces
All but a handful of cases have been sent back to the Defence Forces due to lack of evidence
Widow had capacity when she made last will leaving her Sligo home to a niece, judge rules
High Court became involved after woman’s GP declined to swear she had testamentary capacity
Paul McGinley gets the nod to drive elite vision for Donegal links
Course at Donegal Golf Club being modernised in a way that remains faithful to the original
Two thirds of businesses found it difficult to source staff this year
Report highlights ‘sustained pressure’ as Ireland moves into 2026, pointing to rising employment costs
A White Christmas? Only in our dreams, perhaps, as chances of snow decline
Projections for less snow in Ireland over the coming decades means white Christmases may be frozen in memory only
Man’s cohabiting partner entitled to provision from estate after father loses appeal
Pair had discussed marriage, but it was not legal in Ireland at time of man’s death
Level Health plays the Grinch with festive price rise
Christmas spirit punctured by latest industry premium increase from newest player in market which is also challenging risk equalisation
‘You get hooked on ringing a bell. It becomes like a fix’: Christmas in the belfry at Christ Church
The bells of the cathedral ring out across Dublin, marking Christmas, New Year, and everyday life — thanks to a devoted team of volunteers
From California to Ireland: ‘We need to move somewhere where it rains’
Bill and Anne Hillyard moved to Ireland in 2020 after experiencing wildfires in California
An Irish emigrant’s letter to Fairytale of New York
Dubai resident says Pogues song brings her feelings of hope and second chances
Christmas in emergency housing: ‘No child should ever have to wish for a house off Santy’
Stacy Boyd and three daughters are among more than 16,000 in emergency accommodation for the homeless
Ardstone buys site for 1,400 homes as it closes in on Ires as largest Irish landlord
Company was behind biggest Irish purchase of apartments in 2025 and among the most active rental developers
The Big Irish Times Quiz of the Year 2025
Answer Eoin Butler’s 100 questions correctly and you could win an overnight stay for two
Berlin, sex and the afterlife of a 1968 awakening
Once dismissed as obscene, Helga Goetze’s street sermons on sex and pacifism are being reappraised as the city confronts its radical past
Elle Fanning: ‘Someone called their dad for the first time in years after Sentimental Value’
The actress stars in Joachim Trier’s acclaimed Sentimental Value, which is an awards-season favourite
Elle Fanning: ‘Someone called their dad for the first time in years after Sentimental Value’
The actress stars in Joachim Trier’s acclaimed Sentimental Value, which is an awards-season favourite
Will gift to help daughter buy house hurt me financially if I need nursing home care?
It is financially prudent to consider what the longer-term implications might be
Post-Christmas to-do list: Move your savings, call your health insurer, review your mortgage
It pays to take the time to make sure the money you earn is working as hard for you as possible
When AI podcasts go rogue, journalists should be alarmed
The Washington Post’s issues underline the problems of news personalisation
Former Tory councillor in UK charged alongside five others with sexual offences against his wife
Philip Young (49) allegedly drugged and raped Joanne Young over a period of 13 years
Liverpool striker Alexander Isak faces months out after surgery on fractured ankle
Swedish striker was hurt in a challenge from Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven
Legacy of the Troubles continues to affect mental health and wellbeing of people in North
Study finds current rates for post-traumatic stress disorder in over-50s in region as high as almost 5%
‘Pups are not just for Christmas’: Dublin mayor highlights importance of dog welfare
Ray McAdam says Ireland has a ‘shameful standing’ as Europe’s ‘puppy farm capital’
The Irish Times view on congestion: Dublin remains stuck in a jam
The increase in journey volumes has been relentless, reflecting growth in the economy and in Dublin’s population
Connacht aiming to repay fans’ faith after ‘letting them down’ against Dragons
Head coach Stuart Lancaster says home clash with Ulster a chance to ‘right the wrongs’ of sobering loss
The Irish Times view on French politics: only a temporary reprieve for government
The prime minister can only muddle along without passing any significant legislation
Drive-by shooting in Rathkeale under investigation amid heavy Garda presence
Checkpoints and Garda helicopter in Limerick town in effort to keep lid on tensions
Improved disability and youth mental health services among commitments in HSE’s 2026 plan
New community beds, acute beds and surgical hubs expected to be rolled out next year
Reluctant pop star Chris Rea felt ‘Monty Python-silly’ in Slane but was beloved in Ireland
The singer-songwriter’s streak of earnestness elevated him beyond other hitmakers of the day
Munster welcome key men back in bid for rare double against Leinster
Forwards coach Alex Codling says Croke Park win against great rivals is now little more than a happy memory
Added time: Seven last-minute Christmas gift ideas for the sports fan in your life
From a GAA+ season pass to LoI season ticket, golf lessons to personalised hurleys, it’s all to play for
Irish households quaffed nearly a million bottles of prosecco last Christmas
CSO’s seasonal stats highlight a strong preference for prosecco over champagne among Irish households
Cerberus winds up company that bought Project Eagle loans in NI from Nama
US investor Cerberus appoints liquidators to project eagle company
A record 127 championship medals were won by Irish athletes in 2025
Dr Úna May praises achievements, which included 39 gold medals in tally
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