The Irish Times

In a Word . . . Constant

When ordering a round, I rediscovered I was dealing with the rudest bar staff in Ireland

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 00:30

Walks of life – John G O’Dwyer on Ireland’s pilgrim paths

An Irishman’s Diary

Tue Sept 07 2021 - 00:01

Ireland’s jellyfish: Before you swim in the sea this summer, check this guide to their stings

Jellyfish are being reported in large numbers this year, particularly around Co Kerry

Thu Aug 05 2021 - 06:00

The force reawakens as Skellig Michael reopens to visitors

Monastic tourist attraction off Co Kerry coast hosts first daytripping visitors since 2019

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 16:23

Escape to west Cork: Majestic views, spectacular food and a warm welcome

An ideal place to shed memories of lockdown and explore some of Ireland’s beauty

Sat Aug 08 2020 - 06:00

Skellig Michael will remain closed this summer due to Covid-19

Local boat operators express disappointment at OPW decision

Thu Jul 30 2020 - 17:44

World Heritage sites race to adapt to a warming planet

The effects of climate change could damage, and possibly even destroy, our collective heritage

Thu Jun 11 2020 - 05:30

Matt Williams: Ten ways to navigate the barren rugby landscape

Just a week ago it was all so different, now we’re fighting over the last packs of toilet paper

Fri Mar 20 2020 - 06:26

Which Skywalker? And nine other questions Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker must answer

Like: Who are Rey’s parents? Who are Finn’s? Is it okay to include a digitised Carrie Fisher?

Tue Dec 17 2019 - 06:00

Rural decline has football in South Kerry on life support

Falling populations have forced clubs to amalgamate and the future could be bleak

Mon Aug 26 2019 - 07:00

Build-up of plastics on Little Skellig ‘getting worse’

Wildlife officials claim there is no ‘localised solution’ that will resolve this problem definitively

Sat Jul 06 2019 - 01:58

Reeks District challenges adrenaline junkies to five adventures in Kerry

Climb Carrauntoohil, cycle the Ring of the Reeks, paddle Caragh Lake, surf Inch Beach and paddleboard on Lough Cloon

Sun Jun 09 2019 - 05:00

Skellig Michael to reopen to visitors after prolonged closure

Poor weather delayed start of tourist season on Kerry island where Star Wars was filmed

Tue May 21 2019 - 16:44

Skellig Michael tourist season delayed due to bad conditions

Poor weather means safety works will not be complete in time for Saturday opening

Mon May 13 2019 - 18:12

Coastal treasure to discover along the Wild Atlantic Way

Stunning scenery, water sports and Star Wars – the 2,500km route has a lot to offer

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 00:00

Skellig Michael visitor numbers exceed ‘sustainable’ cap by almost 6,000

An Taisce expresses alarm at the numbers now visiting the ‘fragile’ site

Sun Jan 13 2019 - 20:45

10 great foodie pubs – where you can also stay the night

More people are staying at pubs where the hospitality extends beyond the bar

Sat Nov 17 2018 - 06:00

Harry Crosbie hatches plan for egg-shaped retreats in Wexford

Structures inspired by Skellig Michael huts and birds nests

Mon Aug 13 2018 - 12:45

Archaeological revelations in Meath offer a historic opportunity

Brú na Bóinne finds have captured public’s imagination, and raise questions for the State

Sat Jul 21 2018 - 05:00

Explore the Wild Atlantic Way this summer

Everything you need to know about this stunning stretch of coastline

Fri Jun 29 2018 - 00:00

‘Little Skellig looks like a rubbish tip due to plastic pollution’

Activists say officials care more about ‘Star Wars’ than island's ‘frightening’ pollution levels

Fri Jun 08 2018 - 02:00

Star Wars: May the 4th be with you...at Skellig Michael

Event features screenings of films and a céilí featuring Irish dancers in Star Wars costume

Fri May 04 2018 - 18:51

Twenty-one things to do this May bank holiday weekend

There is a ton of stuff going on across the country over the next few days

Thu May 03 2018 - 20:00

€200m film boost among key elements of Project Ireland 2040

Funding for Abbey Theatre, museums, National Archives and National Library

Tue Apr 10 2018 - 22:05

Investment of €1.2bn in culture and Irish language to be announced

Priorities include renovating cultural institutions and digitising national collections

Tue Apr 10 2018 - 01:00

Daniel O'Donnell teasing Ireland's most excitable Mammies? It's pure filth

From Yeats and Maud Gonne to Daniel and Majella, romantic Ireland isn't dead and gone

Sun Feb 11 2018 - 05:00

In 2018 cryptocurrencies will be huge. Buy Freyneybucks

They’re better than Bitcoins. Get in on the ground floor and purchase some now

Sat Dec 30 2017 - 05:00

An Taisce urges Minister to intervene over ‘rebranding’ of Skellig Michael

Unesco world heritage site in Kerry now ‘Disneyesque theme site’

Wed Dec 20 2017 - 19:57

‘Next time we see Queen Elizabeth she might have a knife’

Patrick Freyne's Icons of Ireland 2017: Ed Sheeran, Conor McGregor, ‘The Brits’

Sat Dec 16 2017 - 05:00

‘Christmas Means Christmas’ and Deutsche Bank’s market triggers

Planet Business: Tourism Ireland takes latest Skellig Michael campaign to new heights

Fri Dec 15 2017 - 07:24

Experience the Force: A guide to the Star Wars magic in Kerry

With the Skelligs set to play a large part in ‘The Last Jedi’, tourism is booming in the Wild Atlantic Way

Sat Dec 09 2017 - 06:00

Donald Trump believes he’s Luke Skywalker: How Star Wars works for everyone

With the release of The Last Jedi imminent, a look back at how the ‘Star Wars’ juggernaut started in a ‘galaxy far, far away’

Sat Dec 09 2017 - 05:00

Skellig Michael Lego set released as new Star Wars film gets ready to launch

Ancient beehive to feature in set which will be released for Christmas market

Thu Nov 23 2017 - 12:22

Star Wars trailer: Mind our good Skellig with that light sabre

Rey is waving her sword dangerously close to the Kerry rocks. She’ll frighten the cormorants

Tue Oct 10 2017 - 13:57