An Irishman’s Diary

Travel News: Have a staycation in Louth with gorgeous scenery and a relaxing cruise

US TV anchor says a visit to Connemara home of his forefathers is ‘long overdue’

Expressway service vital for locals and tourists, say business interests in Cashel

Traveller families fear facilities put in place will be taken away after Covid-19 crisis ends

Browsing is out and safety equipment for staff and customers is a key focus

Our favourites from the Royal Irish Academy’s new book of 100 Irish words

Four boys and one girl from around country secure the maximum grades

Great Britain take Aga Khan trophy with umbrellas order of the day at the RDS

While a mix of incredible pace and its ease of use may lure car enthusiasts to this electric Merc, the price may cause second thoughts

Darren Ryan says there were legal threats from the charity to ‘shut me up’

Ann Henning Jocelyn came to Ireland in the 80s to write, and settled in Doon House, where Poet Laureate Ted Hughes once lived after Sylvia Plath’s death

From The Irish Times’s 2018 guide to the 100 best foodie destinations across Ireland

Blog posting comes after committee voted down Minister’s amendment on compulsory ‘deposit and return’ of drinks containers

Wake at Oram GFC has been going since noon, and no sign of ending

Households should set realistic targets to minimise single-use plastic

Two men in their 80s plan to marry next month in bid to avoid large tax bill

Michael O’Sullivan and his friend Matt are not gay but think marriage is ‘not a bad idea’

Pilot scheme is helping nine towns to counter out-of-town shopping

Clares Rocket was stolen from the kennels of Irish Derby winning trainer Graham Holland