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Back for annual Liffey Swim – 70 years after winning race
- Social Affairs
- August 24, 2013, 01:00
In 1932, Manchester-born Anthony Kennett’s father Henry had two job offers. One was to manage a shoe shop in Cairo; the other was to manage a similar (...)

Anne Gildea: ‘The first draft was insane. It was so angry’
- People
- August 24, 2013, 01:00
When you meet someone who has just published a book you usually congratulate them. It’s an achievement to write any book. But today, with the comedian(...)

The boat to Inishbofin: across the water to an island state of mind
- Life & Style
- August 20, 2013, 01:00
‘I have a great view from my office,” jokes Pat Concannon, gesturing at the indigo Atlantic Ocean that is dashing up spray at his “office” window. Con(...)

The greatest story I ever told
- Life & Style
- August 17, 2013, 01:00
THE SALVATION OF TORY ISLAND 1981-1984 Gerry Moriarty Charlie Haughey, then leader of the opposition, looked up at me from under hoode(...)

Funeral of broadcaster Colm Murray hears of ‘a life punctuated with love and kindness’
- Irish News
- August 2, 2013, 01:00
They supported him through the years of his cruel illness, and yesterday morning, at St Gabriel’s Church in Dollymount, the family, friends and collea(...)

Things you should never say to tourists . . .
- Life & Style
- July 8, 2013, 01:00
‘Never say no. Only: No problem,” Eddie Meade tells the group in front of him at Rothe House in Kilkenny. Meade, a trainer working for Fáilte Ireland,(...)

Best place to holiday in Ireland: judges choose the final five
- Best place to holiday
- May 20, 2013, 01:00
The judges of The Irish Times Best Place to Holiday in Ireland competition have chosen five finalists. The shortlist features three remote area(...)

Irish Jesuits surprised and delighted with Pope Francis
- Religion & Beliefs
- March 13, 2013, 19:24
says Fr John Looby, a Jesuit priest for 62 years. The world had had its first Jesuit pope for a mere half hour. Members of the 15-strong(...)