Tim O'Brien

Tim O'Brien

Tim O'Brien is an Irish Times journalist.

Ann Taaffe, widow of champion jockey, leaves estate valued at more than €7m

Ann Taaffe died in December 2024, having been predeceased by her husband Toss Taaffe

Met Éireann forecasts above-average temperatures across Ireland in coming days

Mainly dry weather is predicted, with cloud and possibility of isolated showers

‘She is one of us’: Fierce competition but Virginia Show attendees forgive absence of regular Heather Humphreys

Record competition entrants at Virginia agricultural show

Motorcyclist dies following crash in Co Mayo on Sunday

In separate incident, Garda motorcyclist involved in collision in Dublin on Tuesday

Chimneys, hot ashes and soot among main causes of 25 fire-related deaths last year

Irish fire services attended 20,000 fires in 2024 in homes, commercial buildings and at forest and grassland sites

Tenders for new Dublin-Belfast hybrid trains being evaluated almost two years after issuing

The tender was published in September 2023, but Irish Rail says ‘no undue delay’ has occurred

Damning findings of report on Garda roads policing ‘heartbreaking’ for victims’ families, campaigners say

Road-safety advocate said ‘small number of gardaí don’t think people’s lives are worth doing their jobs’

Man (40s) killed in Co Limerick car crash

Woman (30s) in hospital with serious injuries after crash on N20 near Croom

Oasis fans warned no public parking allowed around Croke Park

Irish Rail to lay on extra trains, including some after midnight

How long will Ireland’s warm weather last? Met Éireann forecasts sustained 25 degree temperatures

Wednesday will bring temperatures as high as 27 degrees, and occasional showers

Replacing Dart’s 40 year-old fleet with electric carriages worth €250m faces third review

Original 76 carriages from 1984 and should have been withdrawn in 2024

‘Israel, stop killing journalists’: Protest held in Dublin after killing of Gaza reporters

Tánaiste Simon Harris encourages Israeli protests against Netanyahu government

South Dublin’s new Dart station 40 minutes from the city will be a ‘godsend’

A taxi to the area from Dublin city centre costs about €70

Man (40s) dies in Co Tipperary crash

Single-vehicle crash in Nenagh on Wednesday night

Storm Floris: 200 premises still without power in west after unseasonable high winds

ESB says crews are working to restore power in areas in Sligo, Tuam, Ennis and Athlone

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