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Message from the Editor: Campaigning in the rain

Message from the Editor: Campaigning in the rain

Rishi Sunak gets things started on a damp day in London while election races are well under way here and in the US

By Ruadhán Mac CormaicSun May 26 2024 - 08:53

Message from the Editor: The long road to elections

Message from the Editor: The long road to elections

Politicians are never not in election more; for journalists, preparation for elections also means a long lead-in time

By Ruadhán Mac CormaicSun May 19 2024 - 10:18

IT Sunday: Lurching from crisis to crisis on immigration

IT Sunday: Lurching from crisis to crisis on immigration

Bambie Thug does Ireland proud at Eurovision after another week of revelations at RTÉ

Sun May 12 2024 - 08:39

A week dominated by tensions over immigration

A week dominated by tensions over immigration

A wider focus on migration policy, perhaps more so than at any point in Ireland’s 25-year history as a country of net inward migration, is now clearly shaping politics

By Ruadhán Mac CormaicSun May 05 2024 - 09:12

‘She could have been saved’: Milly Tuomey’s family on how the system let her down

‘She could have been saved’: Milly Tuomey’s family on how the system let her down

Essential features, opinion articles and reviews for Irish Times subscribers this weekend

Sun Apr 28 2024 - 08:13

Message from the Editor: Verdict of unlawful killing in Stardust inquests was long overdue

Message from the Editor: Verdict of unlawful killing in Stardust inquests was long overdue

Inquests 43 years after Stardust fire raise uncomfortable questions about whether all citizens receive equal treatment before the law

By Ruadhán Mac CormaicSun Apr 21 2024 - 10:17

Elon Musk, Tesla and the industrial cold war

Elon Musk, Tesla and the industrial cold war

The latest subscriber-only columns from Roe McDermott, Corinna Hardgrave, Cliff Taylor and more

Sun Apr 14 2024 - 09:21

Message from the Editor: How our investigation into military training in Libya came together

Message from the Editor: How our investigation into military training in Libya came together

Report on activities of former and departing Defence Forces members is one of several recent investigative projects

By Ruadhán Mac CormaicSun Apr 07 2024 - 10:33

IT Sunday: Nimbyism on housing comes with enormous cost

IT Sunday: Nimbyism on housing comes with enormous cost

David McWilliams is critical of objections to developments while Lorcan Sirr argues it’s not all about supply

Sun Mar 31 2024 - 08:57

Message from the Editor: Making sense of Varadkar’s decision to step down

Message from the Editor: Making sense of Varadkar’s decision to step down

‘As with most political leaders, collective memory of his years in office will be shaped to a large degree by what follows’

By Ruadhán Mac CormaicSun Mar 24 2024 - 09:46

Referendum fallout: What can we learn from Government’s crushing defeat?

Referendum fallout: What can we learn from Government’s crushing defeat?

IT Sunday: Our writers examine what the results mean for the future of Irish politics and society; plus a round-up of the latest columns only for subscribers

Sun Mar 17 2024 - 07:57

Message from the Editor: An embarrassing day for the Coalition that is not cost free

Message from the Editor: An embarrassing day for the Coalition that is not cost free

Political impact of referendums will be fleeting but it is a public rejection every Yes-voting politician could have done without

By Ruadhán Mac CormaicSun Mar 10 2024 - 08:50

Turn off, tune out: Is RTÉ going bust?

Turn off, tune out: Is RTÉ going bust?

The latest subscriber-only journalism from David McWilliams, Brianna Parkins, Roe McDermott and more this weekend on The Irish Times

Sun Mar 03 2024 - 08:00

Message from the Editor: Ukraine is in a moment of real peril

Message from the Editor: Ukraine is in a moment of real peril

Russian war on Ukraine continues to shape the world we live in and has rattled Europe’s sense of security

By Ruadhán Mac CormaicSun Feb 25 2024 - 07:49

Mega projects and a tale of two Irelands

Mega projects and a tale of two Irelands

The latest subscriber-only journalism from David McWilliams, Corinna Hardgrave, Cliff Taylor and more

Sun Feb 18 2024 - 08:54

The two big unspoken threats to Ireland’s competitiveness

The two big unspoken threats to Ireland’s competitiveness

Power and water will pose problems for development, while council to press ahead with radical overhaul of Dublin city traffic

Sun Feb 11 2024 - 08:25

A message from the Editor: Introducing Common Ground

A message from the Editor: Introducing Common Ground

This new project will focus on the inter-connectedness between North and South, between Britain and Ireland, but also between the constituent parts of the UK and within Northern Ireland itself

By Ruadhán Mac CormaicSun Feb 04 2024 - 08:27

Year of elections in Ireland brings public concerns into focus

Year of elections in Ireland brings public concerns into focus

IT Sunday: New features, new formats and some new voices as we prepare for the electoral contests to come

By Ruadhán Mac CormaicSun Jan 28 2024 - 08:10

People before bonnet: Reclaiming Irish towns from the clutches of the car

People before bonnet: Reclaiming Irish towns from the clutches of the car

Your guide to the latest subscriber-only columns from David McWilliams, Fintan O’Toole, Roe McDermott, Corinna Hardgrave and more

Sun Jan 21 2024 - 07:52

‘It was a nightmare’: The landlord who evicted a tenant over complaints of CCTV in the kitchen

‘It was a nightmare’: The landlord who evicted a tenant over complaints of CCTV in the kitchen

An Irish Times investigation sheds new light on practices of controversial landlord Marc Godart

Sun Jan 14 2024 - 08:14

Taylor Swift, a year of elections and the battle for the American Dream

Taylor Swift, a year of elections and the battle for the American Dream

The latest subscriber-only columns from David McWilliams, Fintan O’Toole, Roe McDermott and moreIT Sunday January 7th

Sun Jan 07 2024 - 09:00

A New Year’s message from the Editor

A New Year’s message from the Editor

In this age of mobility, with societies and economies more closely connected than ever, global events are also local stories

By Ruadhán Mac CormaicSun Dec 31 2023 - 10:00

The most-read stories of 2023: From the deaths of Irish musical heroes to riots in the capital

The most-read stories of 2023: From the deaths of Irish musical heroes to riots in the capital

IT Sunday: Death of Sinéad O’Connor, Dublin riots and RTÉ pay scandal were just some of the stories to hold readers’ attention this year

By Dean RuxtonSun Dec 24 2023 - 10:55

JP McManus makes it a Christmas to remember for GAA clubs, but not everyone is happy

JP McManus makes it a Christmas to remember for GAA clubs, but not everyone is happy

Why fees for Ireland’s most prestigious private schools are on the rise; 30 ways to improve Dublin; and the 2023 Food Oscars

Sun Dec 17 2023 - 08:28

If final Cop28 agreement refers to ‘fossil fuel phase-out’, it will be a historic day for the world

If final Cop28 agreement refers to ‘fossil fuel phase-out’, it will be a historic day for the world

IT Sunday: There are a record number of fossil fuel lobbyists at Cop28, pushing their usual myths

By Kevin O'SullivanSun Dec 10 2023 - 08:00

Early surprises at Cop28 raise hopes for better news to come

Early surprises at Cop28 raise hopes for better news to come

IT Sunday: What the world needs now is an acknowledgement from all parties of the need to phase out fossil fuels

By Kevin O'SullivanSun Dec 03 2023 - 07:50

Right and left: role reversals and new-age politics

Right and left: role reversals and new-age politics

Fintan O’Toole on riots in Dublin; David McWilliams on modern politics; and Roe McDermott’s latest advice column

Sun Nov 26 2023 - 08:56

RTÉ and Galway among those left rattled during a stormy week

RTÉ and Galway among those left rattled during a stormy week

Ashling Murphy murder sentencing and Irish citizens being evacuated from Gaza among week’s events

Sun Nov 19 2023 - 08:33

The murder of Ashling Murphy changed Ireland, so why are we still going in circles on gender-based violence?

The murder of Ashling Murphy changed Ireland, so why are we still going in circles on gender-based violence?

Violence against women is relentless, writes Una Mullally, as Rosita Boland hears the views of locals in Tullamore

Sun Nov 12 2023 - 08:24

The week severe flooding became depressingly familiar

The week severe flooding became depressingly familiar

IT Sunday: Food Month kicking off at The Irish Times and the fallout from the Rugby World Cup final among the events of the week

Sun Nov 05 2023 - 09:24

How to house Ukrainian refugees now the hot topic for Coalition after tetchy Cabinet meeting

How to house Ukrainian refugees now the hot topic for Coalition after tetchy Cabinet meeting

David McWilliams asks why Irish women don’t strike over gender pay gap; Yousef Palani attacks leave LGBTQ+ community bereft but not surprised

Sun Oct 29 2023 - 08:58

Disastrous flooding shows Ireland’s weather warning system needs an overhaul

Disastrous flooding shows Ireland’s weather warning system needs an overhaul

Response to Israel-Hamas war creates several controversies while Rugby World Cup approaches climax without Ireland

Sun Oct 22 2023 - 07:44

Housing is Ireland’s biggest problem - the budget interventions are contradictory and short-sighted

Housing is Ireland’s biggest problem - the budget interventions are contradictory and short-sighted

Ireland crash out of the Rugby World Cup; EU response to the Israel-Hamas conflict is an ugly mess; and the death of Chuck Feeney - the ‘James Bond of Philanthropy’

Sun Oct 15 2023 - 09:10

Why are Irish secondary schools suffering from a shortage of teachers?

Why are Irish secondary schools suffering from a shortage of teachers?

IT Sunday: David McWilliams writes that Ireland’s commercial property market is on brink of collapse, while Pat Leahy looks at just what it costs to run Ireland

Sun Oct 08 2023 - 08:11

It’s time for the State to declare war on dereliction

It’s time for the State to declare war on dereliction

IT Sunday: Fintan O’Toole on how ‘mainstream media’ has become a rhetorical device, not a description of reality and Fiona Reddan on what the best mortgage option is as interest rates soari

Sun Oct 01 2023 - 08:00

How Ireland secured their smart and gutsy win over South Africa

How Ireland secured their smart and gutsy win over South Africa

IT Sunday: Elsewhere this week, extraordinary scenes at the Dáil, while Fintan O’Toole writes about the Russell Brand allegations

Sun Sept 24 2023 - 09:08

Covid budgets were dramatic, but Budget 2024 will be the Coalition’s most politically difficult

Covid budgets were dramatic, but Budget 2024 will be the Coalition’s most politically difficult

IT Sunday: Latest columns from Trish Murphy, David McWilliams, Cliff Taylor and more

Sun Sept 17 2023 - 09:25

The economic transformation of Irish rugby has been phenomenal

The economic transformation of Irish rugby has been phenomenal

IT Sunday: Is Britain ready to embrace Ryan Tubridy? A Michelin contender in Kilkenny, and a reader asks advice on whether he should remain married

Sun Sept 10 2023 - 08:30

Are Nepo Baby Buyers pricing people out of Ireland’s housing market?

Are Nepo Baby Buyers pricing people out of Ireland’s housing market?

IT Sunday: Read the latest columns from David McWilliams, Fintan O’Toole, Roe McDermott, Trish Murphy and more

Sun Sept 03 2023 - 08:26

Youghal left in shock after being visited by tragedy

Youghal left in shock after being visited by tragedy

IT Sunday: This week Kathy Sheridan writes about the criticism of Lucy Letby’s parents, while Ken Early reflects on Spain’s soccer prowess

Sun Aug 27 2023 - 09:08

The problem with Ireland’s banking system: banks are simply not lending

The problem with Ireland’s banking system: banks are simply not lending

IT Sunday: Fintan O’Toole on the current issues at the HSE; plus the latest advice columns from Trish Murphy and Roe McDermott

Sun Aug 20 2023 - 10:06

Can O’Connell Street be fixed?

Can O’Connell Street be fixed?

A manifesto to revitalise Dublin, how to tackle hoarding banks and a farewell to Sinéad O’Connor

Sun Aug 13 2023 - 08:17

Is Ireland proud enough to confront some shameful realities?

Is Ireland proud enough to confront some shameful realities?

IT Sunday: Culture, sport and politics prompt articles this weekend on Ireland’s past, present and future

Sun Aug 06 2023 - 07:00

Remembering the ‘otherworldly, rock’n’roll and anti-establishment’ Sinéad O’Connor

Remembering the ‘otherworldly, rock’n’roll and anti-establishment’ Sinéad O’Connor

IT Sunday: In a week where Ireland lost one of its greatest ever singers, the realities of climate change continued to dominate news headlines

Sun Jul 30 2023 - 08:49

IT Sunday: As Europe swelters in intense heat, Ireland gets hotter and wetter

IT Sunday: As Europe swelters in intense heat, Ireland gets hotter and wetter

Historic moment in Irish sport at Women’s World Cup, while Barbenheimer makes for an exciting weekend in film

Sun Jul 23 2023 - 08:15

RTÉ scandal dominated headlines this week – but are we any closer to clarity?

RTÉ scandal dominated headlines this week – but are we any closer to clarity?

IT Sunday: Latest columns from Fintan O’Toole, David McWilliams, Hugh Linehan, Trish Murphy, Roe McDermott and more

Sun Jul 16 2023 - 08:14

RTÉ's existential crisis offers an opportunity for change

RTÉ's existential crisis offers an opportunity for change

IT Sunday: Deaths of two Irish teenagers on Greek island leave school community numb; while Una Mullally argues for a new direction for Dublin’s O’Connell Street

Sun Jul 09 2023 - 09:07

RTÉ pay crisis shows no signs of abating as further revelations emerge

RTÉ pay crisis shows no signs of abating as further revelations emerge

Fintan O’Toole writes that RTÉ abandoned public interest during Covid, while David McWilliams explains how Ireland became the most expensive country in Europe

Sun Jul 02 2023 - 08:00

Ireland’s neutrality: What’s so ‘traditional’ about it?

Ireland’s neutrality: What’s so ‘traditional’ about it?

IT Sunday: Fintan O’Toole’s latest column, David McWilliams on the fascinating history of maths, plus our latest advice columns

Sun Jun 25 2023 - 09:00

Resilience of Fianna Fáil in Irish Times/Ipsos poll masks deep existential crisis

Resilience of Fianna Fáil in Irish Times/Ipsos poll masks deep existential crisis

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Sun Jun 18 2023 - 09:08

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