Message from the Editor: Catherine Connolly, climate denialism and rugby’s non-runners
It has been a quiet start for Ireland’s new President
Catherine Connolly
Ireland should apologise for ‘unjustifiable conduct’ during Troubles, says new UUP leader
Jon Burrows criticises ‘double standard on legacy’, but stresses respect and good relationships
Catherine Connolly’s first 100 days as President: ‘She’s careful, she’s considered, she’s steady’
Expectations that she would enter into open conflict with Government Buildings have not transpired, though some observers believe she is feeling her way into the role
President’s first overseas trip to be to UK before summer
Trip will not be a full State visit but is likely to be structured around events with Irish communities
Just the right word – as Gaeilge
In praise of President Catherine Connolly’s preference for our native tongue
Social Democrats are on an upward curve, but are they ready to land in government?
The party’s national conference in Cork underlines its ambitions and its appeal among younger voters
President listens to Northern Ireland’s youth on final day of official visit
Catherine Connolly hears about work in Derry around peace process and efforts to build relationships between communities
Is it too early for byelections fever?
Inside Politics: Busy week sees new opinion poll and the President in Northern Ireland
Pedestrian (80s) dead and three people injured after bus crashes in Dublin city centre
President, Taoiseach, Tánaiste and others offer condolences following North Earl Street incident
Catherine Connolly hits right notes during visit to hidden ‘jewel’ of Derry
President meets Bloody Sunday families, visits Siege Museum, praises city for showing ‘path to peace’
Relief for Micheál Martin as polls swing back
Fianna Fáil leader gets overwhelming backing of his party’s voters
Catherine Connolly touches upon Irish unity in first official visit to the North
‘Our games, our music, our languages should never divide us,’ the President told a packed room at Ulster University in Belfast
With Catherine Connolly in the Áras, who will prevail in wide-open Galway byelection?
Whether the left can see a candidate home will define the race and possibly the future of Irish politics
Six qualities make you cool, according to science. Trying too hard isn’t one of them
There’s a lesson here for politicians or political analysts who put great store in image management
Catherine Connolly resumes engagements after pause due to husband falling ill
Two events were cancelled after Brian McEnery began to feel ill ahead of presidential address
Address by President Catherine Connolly cancelled after husband falls ill
In speech circulated to diplomats, President warns against policy of ‘might is right’ in global affairs
Left-wing parties provided quarter of Catherine Connolly’s €447,000 presidential election spend
Sinn Féin, Social Democrats, Labour, People Before Profit provided a combined €115,500 to help fund successful Áras bid
President Catherine Connolly’s campaign manager to run in Galway West byelection
Galway-based university lecturer Sheila Garrity to stand as an Independent candidate
Presidential election: Almost €1.5m in expenses declared for 2025 Áras contest
Fine Gael tops list at more than €643,000 in unsuccessful bid to ensure former minister Heather Humphreys’ election
Nonfiction books coming in 2026: From a new memoir by Louise O’Neill to Roy Keane’s impact on modern Ireland
Among promising titles are a book about France’s dark side and Jon Ronson’s exploration of multimillionaires searching for meaning in New England
President praises Peggy Seeger song as an inspiration to women everywhere
‘I’m Going To Be An Engineer’ was a satire on the limited professional expectations for women
President Connolly voices concerns over Venezuela and upholding of international law
President speaks about ‘tremendous challenges’ facing the world as she opens Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition
Activist Margaretta D’Arcy ‘raged against normalisation of war’, recalls President Connolly
Nollaig na mBan commemoration held in Galway for anti-war campaigner who died in November
Post-Connolly alliance seeks long-term change to left-wing politics
Grassroots movement in Galway hopes to spread nationwide, galvanising support for vote transfer pacts
Miriam Lord’s look back at 2025 and predictions for the year ahead
With a healthy majority thanks to Independents, the Coalition should have time to get a grip on the issues of most concern to voters
When the British ambassador met President Connolly... and they spoke only in Irish
UK ‘very happy to be a partner’ to Ireland on security, says ambassador
Supreme Court to hear appeal over nomination process for presidential elections
Outcome of appeal cannot upset the election of President Catherine Connolly - judges
Miriam Lord’s Awards: Who gets the gongs for brass neck, cringe event and politician of the year?
It was a weird political year, featuring a humiliating presidential election for the Government parties and a far happier time for the Opposition
The Irish Times view on the political year: lagging behind reality
The problems were well diagnosed. What was missing was urgency
Catherine Connolly highlights wars and climate change in first Christmas message as President
President speaks of ‘deep gratitude’ to Defence Forces personnel who are overseas
Dalkey woman could decide if Netflix-Warner Bros merger goes ahead
Plus: Ozzy Osbourne’s Irish friend, Guinness arrives to chain pub, and Greta Thunberg’s view of Ballinahinch
2025 in Irish politics: A messy Dáil start, more housing woes and, finally, a new president
Discord dominated in the Dáil, Fianna Fáil tripped up in the race for the Áras and housing hasn’t gone away, you know
Greta Thunberg in Dalymount Park, Dublin: ‘No climate justice without basic human rights’ ‘humbled and grateful to be in Ireland’
Activist attends ‘evening of words and song’ for Gaza awareness at Dublin’s Dalymount Park
Two senior counsel nominated for appointment as High Court judges
Mark Dunne and Micheál O’Connell to fill vacancies arising due to appointment of judge to Court of Appeal and an upcoming retirement
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