Sections
Search
Sections
Sections
Subscribe
Subscribe
Close
Subscribe
Search
Home
Latest
Subscriber Only
Crosswords & Puzzles
Show Crosswords & Puzzles sub sections
The Daily Eight
Crosaire
Simplex
Sudoku
News Quiz
Ireland
Show Ireland sub sections
Dublin
Education
Housing & Planning
Social Affairs
Stardust
Politics
Show Politics sub sections
Poll
Oireachtas
Common Ground
Elections & Referendums
Opinion
Show Opinion sub sections
Editorials
An Irish Diary
Letters
Cartoon
Business
Show Business sub sections
Budget 2026
Economy
Farming & Food
Financial Services
Innovation
Markets
Work
Commercial Property
World
Show World sub sections
Europe
UK
US
Canada
Australia
Africa
Americas
Asia-Pacific
Middle East
Sport
Show Sport sub sections
World Cup 2026
Opens in new window
Rugby
Gaelic Games
Soccer
Golf
Racing
Athletics
Boxing
Cycling
Hockey
Tennis
Your Money
Show Your Money sub sections
Pricewatch
Crime & Law
Show Crime & Law sub sections
Courts
Property
Show Property sub sections
Residential
Commercial Property
Interiors
Food
Show Food sub sections
Drink
Recipes
Restaurants
Health
Show Health sub sections
Your Family
Your Fitness
Your Wellness
Get Running
Life & Style
Show Life & Style sub sections
Fashion
Beauty
Fine Art & Antiques
Gardening
People
Travel
Culture
Show Culture sub sections
Art
Books
Film
Music
Stage
TV & Radio
Environment
Show Environment sub sections
Climate Crisis
Technology
Show Technology sub sections
Big Tech
Consumer Tech
Data & Security
Gaming
Science
Show Science sub sections
Space
Media
Abroad
Obituaries
Transport
Motors
Show Motors sub sections
Car Reviews
Listen
Podcasts
Show Podcasts sub sections
America 2026
Better with Money Podcast
Conversations with Parents Podcast
Early Edition Podcast
Inside Business Podcast
Inside Politics Podcast
In the News Podcast
Ross O'Carroll-Kelly
The Counter Ruck Podcast
The Women's Podcast
Video
Photography
Gaeilge
Show Gaeilge sub sections
Scéal
Tuarascáil
History
Show History sub sections
Century
Student Hub
Offbeat
Family Notices
Opens in new window
Sponsored
Show Sponsored sub sections
Advertising Feature
Special Reports
Subscriber Rewards
Competitions
Newsletters
Weather Forecast
The Irish Times
Martyn Turner
Friday March 13th, 2020
Fri Mar 13 2020 - 01:00
Stephen Collins: Coronavirus has put the skids under government formation
Does a ‘caretaker’ Taoiseach really have the authority to lock down the country?
Newton Emerson: ‘Cash for ash’ inquiry report priced into Stormont already
Life in lockdown: Italy has changed utterly
Let’s have a competition for a new national anthem
Kathy Sheridan: We need to start acting like grown-ups over Covid-19
Britain is uncomfortable because Ireland has the upper hand for the first time
David McWilliams: ‘I’m all right Jack’ politics has fuelled the rise of Sinn Féin
How Joyce paid the ferryman
Coronavirus anxiety is a normal response to an unprecedented situation
IN THIS SECTION
MOST READ
Irish doctor faces possible removal from register in UK fitness-to-practise hearing
DUP announces independent review into fresh claims involving Jeffrey Donaldson
New Irish passport design ‘a real reflection of who we are,’ says Minister
Daughter challenges late father’s actions, leading to only son getting Raheny home
The Irish who rode with Custer — and died at Little Bighorn
LATEST STORIES
New battery rules set to boost green electricity use
Revolut drops the hammer on hybrid working for graduates
Ken Early: Delayed replays, crowd shots and superstar worship show how World Cup has evolved
Swedish second guessing as third-place qualification confusion spreads to the pitch
Jockey Ronan Whelan hoping it’s Christmas again as he targets Derby double