Letters to the Editor, August 21st: On Norman names, Tony Holohan and the Shannon pipeline
`Fintan O’Toole makes a common mistake as regards Irish surnames'
Sonia O’Sullivan: My worry for Rhasidat Adeleke is that she’s not being entirely open or honest
Issuing a vague message on social media was far from the best way to deal with her withdrawal from the World Athletics Championships
The Girl on the Train review: Laura Whitmore dominates the stage in this enthralling Paula Hawkins adaptation
Theatre: Loveday Ingram’s subtle direction is complemented by strong performances in the stage version of the bestselling novel
By Mary Leland
Calamity Jane at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre review: High-quality comfort entertainment
Leave any doubts about the plot at the door and instead indulge the singalong pleasures of classic songs
By Sara Keating
Leaving Cert results: Will 2025 students be badly disadvantaged by grade deflation?
Some 28% of CAO applicants this year are deferral students who received ‘bumper’ grades
By Brian Mooney
‘My cousin won’t end his marriage and formalise his relationship with his lover of 15 years’
Tell Me About It: ‘He has been living a kind of Irish divorce of old where he still goes to family events with his wife’
By Trish Murphy
Suspect your colleague is paid more? Why new rules will mean less secrecy on salaries and pay gaps
Secrecy around pay in companies is rife, and often disadvantages women. New EU transparency rules will lift the lid on practices that unfairly reward some employees over others
By Joanne Hunt
Unite dispute with Jones Engineering goes to mediation
Move comes following union’s complaint to OECD over lawsuit against members
What do Ireland’s medal prospects look like at the World Athletics Championships?
The withdrawal of Rhasidat Adeleke leaves a big hole to be filled in the women’s 4x400m relay
Donald Trump is behaving like an unpredictable, selfish ignoramus and he cannot be trusted
West must ensure it delivers cast-iron security guarantees for Zelenskiy and his embattled nation
US government investment in Intel looks bad for Leixlip
Irish plant could, at best, be left to wither on the vine as future investment is focused on the US
By John McManus
In Heather Humphreys, Fine Gael faithful think they’ve found their first president
Former minister seen as ‘impactful but not controversial’ candidate who can command support from outside the party
By Ellen Coyne
Forensic advances bring chance of new prosecutions for Guildford and other 1970s IRA bombings
Some investigations will result in arrests for killings 50 years ago, official says, despite unpopular new legacy regime
By John Ware and Mark Hennessy
New forensic evidence identifies suspects in Guildford and other 1970s IRA bombings
Government to face pressure to offer greater co-operation into legacy investigations
By John Ware
Fairytale of Forestside: The fourth circle of hell
Sandra Kavanagh’s narrator Margo is tormented while out shopping in Belfast
By Sandra Kavanagh
The Compound by Aisling Rawle: An engrossing and confidently executed dystopian novel
The novel’s power lies in its atmosphere, its pacing and the completeness of the author’s narrative control
By Ruby Eastwood
Letters to the Editor, August 20th: On the long wait for Leaving Cert results, loving bikes, and Maurice for the Áras
We also know that we can do nothing to address the unfair playing field that is the points race
Tony Holohan’s reluctance to admit mistakes sits badly with the national mood
By withdrawing from the race for the Áras he has cleared a path for another ‘professor’ – the most cunning of all
Feminist punk fan mail from the Maze Prison
How a loyalist prisoner became a champion of The Raincoats, a Troops Out Movement-supporting all-girl punk band
By Audrey Golden
How much does an EV charger cost to install?
A guide to costs involved in installing electric vehicle charger
By Neil Briscoe
The most complained about companies in Ireland
The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk
Sinn Féin may reject commemorating the Normans, but there are some suspiciously Saxon names in its ranks
Take a look at centuries of Irish revolutionaries and you’ll find links to Norman history
Taoiseach cracks down on last-minute, ‘under-the-arm’ Cabinet memos from Ministers
Senior official twice warns Government members about timely filings of documents ahead of meetings to meet constitutional principle
By Ellen Coyne
Forget the futuristic dystopias: AI is changing the world right now
The backlash against changes to ChatGPT reveals how it is being used by users in their daily lives
By Hugh Linehan
‘I just knew I was meant to do it’: Builder restores home destroyed by Ballyfermot arson attack for free
Family move back into home destroyed by fire attack in case of ‘mistaken identity’
By Sarah Burns
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