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Irish courts slowest in EU at hearing and deciding cases, report finds

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/02/04/irish-courts-slowest-in-the-eu-at-hearing-and-deciding-cases-states-report/

Published: February 4, 2026 00:01

National and global data used to evaluate how State’s justice institutions perform compared with jurisdictions elsewhere

High spring tides and heavy rain threaten further flood damage as Cabinet approves increase in aid

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/02/03/householders-and-businesses-warned-to-brace-for-further-flooding-in-coming-days/

Published: February 3, 2026 21:24

Ministers approve increase, from €20,000 up to €100,000, to aid for small firms hit by deluge damage

Kevin Bakhurst: ‘For many years the level of presenter pay at RTÉ got a little bit out of control’

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio/2026/02/03/no-problem-filling-top-rte-presenter-roles-despite-pay-cap-says-kevin-bakhurst/

Published: February 3, 2026 20:46

Director general disagrees with Claire Byrne’s claim of ‘editorial nervousness’ at broadcaster

Lawyers for Trinity to produce statistics showing it is ‘not a racist university’

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/02/03/lawyers-for-trinity-to-produce-statistics-showing-it-is-not-a-racist-university/

Published: February 3, 2026 20:01

Workplace Relations Commission to hear complaint against college from historian who claims its lawyers are trying to ‘gag’ him

Medical student fails to secure injunction stopping UCD disciplinary procedure

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/02/03/medical-student-fails-to-secure-injunction-stopping-ucd-disciplinary-procedure/

Published: February 3, 2026 19:58

Man facing allegations of violent, abusive and threatening behaviour claimed prejudice towards him

‘Prolific offender’ with 129 previous convictions gets 10-year sentence for attack on doctor

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/02/03/prolific-offender-with-129-previous-convictions-gets-10-year-sentence-for-attack-on-doctor/

Published: February 3, 2026 19:41

Judge says victim’s survival was a matter of luck rather than the judgment of violent criminal Dean Hayes

Further batch of SMA infant formula recalled over food poisoning fears

https://www.irishtimes.com/health/2026/02/03/further-batch-of-sma-infant-formula-recalled-over-food-poisoning-fears/

Published: February 3, 2026 19:05

Nestlé extends product recall to include an additional batch of SMA First Infant Milk

Religious education set for curriculum change in North following court judgment

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/education/2026/02/03/religious-education-set-for-curriculum-change-in-north-following-court-judgment/

Published: February 3, 2026 19:02

Move follows Supreme Court judgment which found human rights law had been breached

The Killarney man behind Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy win: ‘It was a real joy’

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/2026/02/03/the-killarney-man-behind-kendrick-lamars-grammy-win-it-was-a-real-joy/

Published: February 3, 2026 18:42

From rap to opera, Irish talent was celebrated at the 2026 awards ceremony

How Mandelson’s Epstein emails spell woe for Starmer and Cork-born adviser McSweeney

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/uk/2026/02/03/where-r-u-i-miss-you-how-epstein-emails-sealed-mandelsons-fate-and-spell-woe-for-starmer/

Published: February 3, 2026 18:38

PM’s political judgment, and that of Cork-born adviser Morgan McSweeney, is under fierce scrutiny for sending the peer to Washington

Five accused apologise to man branded with word ‘rat’ seven times during assault

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/02/03/five-accused-apologise-to-man-branded-with-word-rat-seven-times-during-assault/

Published: February 3, 2026 17:56

Garda tells court Barry Moore (34) declined to give evidence at trial of four of the accused late last year ‘owing to the fact that he was afraid’

Gordon D’Arcy: Why has the narrative around Irish rugby turned apocalyptic so quickly?

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/02/03/gordon-darcy-why-has-the-narrative-around-irish-rugby-turned-apocalyptic-so-quickly/

Published: February 3, 2026 17:55

We have reached point where not winning the Six Nations is framed as decline

A powerful itch: Bulls using electricity poles for relief among 1,500 outages due to animals

https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/2026/02/03/a-powerful-itch-bulls-using-electricity-poles-for-relief-among-1500-outages-due-to-animals/

Published: February 3, 2026 17:38

Cork farmer forced to fence off area around pole to stop bull from scratching himself on it

Co Galway farmer pleads guilty to sexually assaulting teenager on flight to Boston

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/02/03/co-galway-farmer-pleads-guilty-to-sexually-assaulting-teenager-on-flight-to-boston/

Published: February 3, 2026 17:01

Aer Lingus plane returned to Shannon Airport after cabin crew informed captain a girl had complained about Patrick Noone (58)

Australian boy saves his family with four-hour swim to shore

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/australia/2026/02/03/australian-boy-saves-his-family-with-four-hour-swim-to-shore/

Published: February 3, 2026 17:01

He swam 4km to fetch help after mother and siblings got into difficulty in sea

Show Jumping Association of Ireland row to go to mediation

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/02/03/show-jumping-association-of-ireland-row-to-go-to-mediation/

Published: February 3, 2026 16:05

High Court injunction had restrained organisation from voting to remove chairman and three directors

‘Highly reckless’: Garda jailed for spear tackling ‘skinny’ teenager during Dublin arrest

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/02/03/highly-reckless-garda-jailed-for-spear-tackling-skinny-teenager-during-dublin-arrest/

Published: February 3, 2026 15:34

Lorcan Murphy (32) sentenced to three years with two years suspended over incident that happened in Temple Bar area in June 2021

Dublin Lord Of The Dance show at 3Arena ‘cancelled’ due to Michael Flatley legal dispute

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/stage/2026/02/03/lord-of-the-dance-show-in-dublin-cancelled-amid-michael-flatley-legal-dispute/

Published: February 3, 2026 14:53

Legal order blocking dancer from engaging with production was overturned by court in Belfast last week

Endangered corncrake and coastlines focus of biodiversity grants worth more than €500,000

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/02/03/endangered-corncrake-and-coastlines-focus-of-biodiversity-grants-worth-more-than-500000/

Published: February 3, 2026 14:16

National Parks and Wildlife Service in partnership with Community Foundation Ireland funding 78 local area projects

Trump calls for Republican officials to ‘take over’ elections

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/us/2026/02/03/trump-calls-for-republican-officials-to-take-over-elections/

Published: February 3, 2026 13:57

Move raises fresh worries about Trump administration’s efforts to involve itself in election matters

EU agriculture commissioner leaves door open for provisional Mercosur deal

https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/02/03/eu-agriculture-commissioner-leaves-door-open-for-provisional-mercosur-deal/

Published: February 3, 2026 13:09

Christophe Hansen told Irish politicians that EU Commission has not yet decided on provisional implementation

‘Let’s get to it!’ Claire Byrne wheels out the big guns for her first day back at Newstalk

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio/2026/02/03/lets-get-to-it-claire-byrne-wheels-out-the-big-guns-for-her-first-day-back-at-newstalk/

Published: February 3, 2026 12:53

Radio: Former RTÉ host anchors station’s rejig in steady fashion, while Anton Savage brings energy and a faintly rakish charm to the breakfast slot

Judge to rule next month if man is fit to stand trial over Parnell Square attack

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/02/03/judge-to-rule-next-month-if-man-fit-to-stand-trial-over-parnell-square-attack/

Published: February 3, 2026 12:30

Psychiatrists clashed over Riad Bouchaker’s fitness to plead and stand trial

Irish regulators ‘censored’ social media coverage of elections, US Congress panel claims

https://www.irishtimes.com/technology/2026/02/03/irish-regulators-censored-social-media-coverage-of-elections-us-congress-panel-claims/

Published: February 3, 2026 12:18

Coimisiún na Meán regulators worked with ‘biased fact-checkers’ before Ireland’s 2024 general election and presidential election, report alleges

Son of Norway’s crown princess denies rape as trial begins in Oslo

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/europe/2026/02/03/son-of-norways-crown-princess-denies-rape-as-trial-begins-in-oslo/

Published: February 3, 2026 11:33

Marius Borg Høiby (29) faces new allegations of assault in addition to 38 current charges

People from northwest Ireland most likely to develop ‘Celtic Curse’ genetic disease, study finds

https://www.irishtimes.com/health/2026/02/03/people-from-northwest-ireland-most-likely-to-develop-celtic-curse-genetic-disease-study-finds/

Published: February 3, 2026 10:00

Haemochromatosis is an inherited genetic disorder that can lead to organ damage

‘Towns do not have the financial strength of cities’: the burn-out of St Patrick’s Day festivals

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/03/03/towns-do-not-have-the-financial-strength-of-cities-the-burn-out-of-st-patricks-day-festivals/

Published: February 3, 2026 09:45

Insurance, financing and volunteers among the myriad challenges that organisers face

Live: ‘Very high’ risk of flooding as Ireland could see up to three times the average rainfall this week

https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/2026/02/03/live-met-eireann-weather-warnings-rainfall-flooding-ireland/

Published: February 3, 2026 09:44

Met Éireann says heavy rain on saturated ground with full rivers and high tides will lead to localised flooding

Live Ireland v France team announcement: Sam Prendergast to start at 10 for Six Nations opener

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/02/03/live-ireland-v-france-team-announcement-andy-farrell-names-side-for-six-nations-opener/

Published: February 3, 2026 09:31

Cian Prendergast joins younger brother in Ireland starting 15

Fixture details released for 2027 Rugby World Cup

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/02/03/fixture-details-released-for-2027-rugby-world-cup/

Published: February 3, 2026 08:44

Ireland will open their campaign against Portugal in Sydney on October 4th, 2027

Ukraine agrees western military response for enforcing any ceasefire with Russia

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/europe/2026/02/03/ukraine-agrees-western-military-response-for-enforcing-any-ceasefire-with-russia/

Published: February 3, 2026 08:13

European forces would be dispatched and backed by US military in case of repeated Russian violations

New contactless payment system for public transport may cost up to €270m

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/02/03/new-contactless-payment-system-for-public-transport-may-cost-up-to-270m/

Published: February 3, 2026 08:00

Project, known as next-generation ticketing for buses, trains and Luas, will not be completed until mid-2028

Peter Mandelson could face UK police inquiry over alleged leak to Epstein

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/uk/2026/02/03/peter-mandelson-could-face-uk-police-inquiry-over-alleged-leak-to-epstein/

Published: February 3, 2026 07:40

Met police assessing reports of alleged misconduct in public office after government information apparently shared

Newly released Jeffrey Epstein files: 10 key takeaways so far

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/us/2026/02/03/newly-released-jeffrey-epstein-files-10-key-takeaways-so-far/

Published: February 3, 2026 07:32

Peter Mandelson, Elon Musk and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor among the names to surface in vivid emails

Edwards syndrome: ‘How many siblings do you have?’ I once had two and now I have one

https://www.irishtimes.com/health/your-wellness/2026/02/03/edwards-syndrome-how-many-siblings-do-you-have-i-once-had-two-and-now-i-have-one/

Published: February 3, 2026 06:01

Molly O’Reilly’s younger sister was born with Edwards syndrome

Growth in data centre systems to drop off, Goodbody expects

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/02/03/growth-in-data-centre-systems-to-drop-off-goodbody-expects/

Published: February 3, 2026 06:00

‘Supply is not currently close to matching demand levels at this stage,’ report says

Six Nations: One statistic will define Ireland’s opener against France on Thursday, and the whole tournament

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/02/03/the-stats-and-trends-that-will-define-irelands-six-nations-campaign/

Published: February 3, 2026 06:00

Two metrics reveal which Six Nations teams are built for modern rugby – and where Ireland must improve

Fintan O'Toole: Tony Blair and Peter Mandelson will go down in history as crawlers and creeps

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/02/03/tony-blair-and-peter-mandelson-will-go-down-in-history-as-crawlers-and-creeps/

Published: February 3, 2026 06:00

If we want to understand why democracy is in such trouble, we can learn plenty from the careers of two men who were once stellar figures in democratic politics

‘A biologically driven brain disease’: Will new laws protect children from gambling ads?

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/02/03/gambling-risks-facing-young-people-from-bookmaker-promos-during-games/

Published: February 3, 2026 06:00

One former addict fears late-night games during the Fifa World Cup will lead to reckless gambling with special offers

New model of care could reduce ADHD waiting lists for children

https://www.irishtimes.com/health/2026/02/03/new-model-of-care-could-reduce-adhd-waiting-lists-for-children/

Published: February 3, 2026 06:00

Mental health Minister to fund 40 specialist nurses to support people in crisis in emergency departments

Rape-victim counselling notes may no longer be shared in most prosecutions

https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/02/03/rape-victim-counselling-notes-may-no-longer-be-shared-in-most-prosecutions/

Published: February 3, 2026 06:00

Government move seeks to balance privacy rights against constitutional entitlement to fair trial of accused

Plans to ban scramblers in public places to go before Cabinet

https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/02/03/plans-to-ban-use-of-scramblers-in-public-places-set-to-go-before-cabinet/

Published: February 3, 2026 06:00

Government promised reforms in bike use following death of 16-year-old Grace Lynch

From Mexico to Ireland: ‘People in Dublin assume that in my country we are just poor’

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2026/02/03/from-mexico-to-ireland-people-in-dublin-assume-that-in-my-country-we-are-just-poor/

Published: February 3, 2026 06:00

Angel Morelos Ortiz-Castillo moved to Ireland in 2021

Construction to begin on missing link of Dublin Port cycle route

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dublin/2026/02/03/construction-to-begin-on-missing-link-of-dublin-port-cycle-route/

Published: February 3, 2026 06:00

Route’s two phases are designed to open access to port area and should be complete by 2027 and 2030

Have we a right to know where company directors live? A journalist and a lawyer debate

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/02/03/does-the-public-have-a-right-to-know-where-company-directors-live-a-journalist-and-a-lawyer-debate/

Published: February 3, 2026 05:56

The Government is considering changing the law so that the home addresses of company directors will no longer be publicly available

Trump cuts Indian tariffs after Modi agrees to stop buying Russian oil

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/us/2026/02/02/trump-cuts-indian-tariffs-to-18-after-modi-agrees-to-stop-buying-russian-oil/

Published: February 2, 2026 22:02

US president indicated that the agreement would help end the Ukraine war

UK Police to review allegations against Peter Mandelson contained in Epstein files

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/uk/2026/02/02/uk-police-receive-reports-of-misconduct-in-public-office-after-peter-mandelson-allegations/

Published: February 2, 2026 21:17

Documents apparently indicate former UK government minister passed on sensitive information to paedophile financier

Six Nations: Cian Prendergast in line to join brother Sam in Ireland side to play France

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/02/02/six-nations-cian-prendergast-in-line-to-join-brother-sam-in-ireland-side-to-play-france/

Published: February 2, 2026 19:56

Connacht captain could start in backrow with Tadhg Beirne and Joe McCarthy in secondrow

Iran’s top diplomat says government is ready for talks with US on a nuclear deal

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/middle-east/2026/02/02/irans-top-diplomat-says-government-is-ready-for-talks-with-us-on-a-nuclear-deal/

Published: February 2, 2026 19:45

Talks expected to take place in Istanbul and could avert military strikes against Tehran

Pope apologises to Blackrock College abuse survivors David Ryan and his late brother Mark

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/social-affairs/2026/02/02/pope-apologises-to-abuse-survivors-david-ryan-and-his-late-brother-mark/

Published: February 2, 2026 19:45

‘What stood out was his sincerity, his empathy,’ says Ryan, who was abused as a child

Owen Doyle: Chatty officials in Zebre v Connacht match reminded us why change is badly needed

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/02/02/owen-doyle-chatty-officials-in-zebre-v-connacht-match-reminded-us-why-change-is-badly-needed/

Published: February 2, 2026 18:13

Tiresome back-and-forth between referee and TMO spoiled the match for viewers

Snow and big freeze could hit Ireland after weeks of wet weather, says Met Éireann forecaster

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/02/02/snow-and-big-freeze-possible-after-weeks-of-wet-weather/

Published: February 2, 2026 18:10

Very cold air could be pulled over Ireland amid weaker-than-usual polar vortex

How to stay up to date with river levels, flood risk and forecasts

https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/2026/02/02/ireland-weather-how-to-stay-abreast-of-river-levels-flood-risk-and-forecasts/

Published: February 2, 2026 17:49

Several resources worth checking, although no convenient one-stop location for this valuable data

Babies can categorise objects better at two months than previously known, study finds

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/02/02/two-month-old-babies-can-categorise-objects-better-than-previously-known-study-finds/

Published: February 2, 2026 17:11

Study assisted by Coombe and Rotunda ‘highlights richness of brain function’ in infants

Frank Cushnahan (84) found ‘not guilty’ of fraud in long-running Northern Ireland Nama trial

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/02/02/cushnahan-found-not-guilty-of-fraud-in-long-running-ni-nama-trial/

Published: February 2, 2026 16:26

Court told that 10 members of the jury agreed on verdict

Defence Forces condemns Israeli chemical drop in southern Lebanon

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/02/02/defence-forces-condemns-israeli-chemical-drop-in-southern-lebanon/

Published: February 2, 2026 16:09

Over 350 Irish troops serving as part of Unifil multinational deployment near ‘Blue Line’ border area

Opening of Rafah crossing heralds second phase of Gaza ceasefire plan

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/middle-east/2026/02/02/opening-of-rafah-crossing-heralds-second-phase-of-gaza-ceasefire-plan/

Published: February 2, 2026 15:37

More than 20,000 Gaza residents need medical treatment abroad, but early stage of plan only allows for 150 to exit daily

Gold extends free fall after sharpest one-day drop since 1983

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/02/02/gold-and-silver-extend-free-fall/

Published: February 2, 2026 15:33

Spot ‍gold fell 6.1% after shedding more than 9% on Friday in its sharpest one-day drop since 1983

Man (40s) dies after collision between car and lorry in Co Cavan

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/02/02/man-40s-dies-after-collision-between-car-and-lorry-in-co-cavan/

Published: February 2, 2026 15:02

Lorry driver taken to hospital for assessment following crash on the R192 at Corcloughan

Cash pile at Van Morrison’s music company rises to €21m

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/02/02/cash-pile-at-van-morrisons-music-company-rises-to-21m/

Published: February 2, 2026 14:33

Accounts for Exile Productions Ltd also show an increase in the company’s accumulated profits

Norway’s princess and elite engulfed by Epstein scandal

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/europe/2026/02/02/norways-princess-and-elite-engulfed-by-epstein-scandal/

Published: February 2, 2026 14:16

Latest files show crown princess exchanged more than 100 friendly emails with the disgraced financier

‘How dare you’: South Dublin residents vent at plan to redesignate golf amenities for housing

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dublin/2026/02/03/how-dare-you-south-dublin-residents-vent-at-plan-to-redesignate-golf-amenities-for-housing/

Published: February 2, 2026 14:05

Majority of objections to council proposals relate to Stepaside driving range and Jamestown pitch and putt

Five Irish restaurants awarded Bib Gourmands ahead of Michelin ceremony

https://www.irishtimes.com/food/restaurants/2026/02/02/five-irish-restaurants-awarded-bib-gourmands-ahead-of-michelin-ceremony/

Published: February 2, 2026 14:01

Three Dublin spots, one in Belfast and one in Waterford are added to Bib listings

Trial of Jeffrey and Eleanor Donaldson on child sex offences expected to begin in May

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/02/02/trial-of-jeffrey-and-eleanor-donaldson-on-child-sex-offences-expected-to-begin-in-may/

Published: February 2, 2026 13:04

Proceedings expected to last four weeks after delays due to deterioration in the mental health of Eleanor

In Europe’s last divided capital, time stands still

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/europe/2026/02/03/in-europes-last-divided-capital-time-stands-still/

Published: February 2, 2026 13:00

Elections in Cyprus raise hopes for fresh attempt to resolve decades old conflict on the divided Mediterranean island

Queen’s University Belfast cuts ties with George Mitchell, denaming research centre

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/education/2026/02/02/george-mitchells-name-removed-from-us-ireland-scholarship-after-epstein-files-release/

Published: February 2, 2026 12:45

Broker of Belfast Agreement had name removed from prestigious US-Ireland scholarship

Inflation hits Leinster House as TDs face price hikes at Dáil bar and restaurant

https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/02/02/inflation-hits-leinster-house-as-tds-face-price-hikes-at-dail-bar-and-restaurant/

Published: February 2, 2026 12:40

Calamari, smoked salmon and lamb cutlets go up in price – though wine hikes are avoided

Taoiseach promises interim flood defences now and full works soon in flood-struck town

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/02/02/flood-risk-very-high-this-week-as-heavy-rain-resumes-on-saturated-ground/

Published: February 2, 2026 10:47

Enniscorthy residents told Government ‘will do all we can’ with aid and prevention measures

Graham Linehan to speak at congressional hearing on European big tech regulation

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/02/02/graham-linehan-to-speak-at-congressional-hearing-on-european-big-tech-regulation/

Published: February 2, 2026 09:51

Committee to examine ‘Europe’s threat to American speech and innovation’

Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar win big in Grammys ceremony filled with anti-Ice sentiment

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/2026/02/02/bad-bunny-and-kendrick-lamar-win-big-in-grammys-ceremony-filled-with-anti-ice-sentiment/

Published: February 2, 2026 07:27

Billie Eilish wins song of the year for Wildflower while Olivia Dean takes award for best new artist

John Sweeney: Blaming Met Éireann for floods is a distraction. Who rezoned the floodplains?

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/02/02/john-sweeney-blaming-met-eireann-for-floods-is-a-distraction-who-rezoned-the-floodplains/

Published: February 2, 2026 07:00

It is now over 20 years since I led the project to give the first scenario-based projections of Ireland’s future climate. We warned Ireland’s winters would become significantly wetter

Tusla has ‘many objections’ to proposed law removing parental rights from killers

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/social-affairs/2026/02/02/tusla-has-many-objections-to-proposed-law-removing-parental-rights-from-killers/

Published: February 2, 2026 06:38

State agency argues parents accused of a ‘suspected killing’ still have ‘inherent rights’ to their children

Ken Early: Pep Guardiola is picking the wrong battles while losing the war

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/02/02/ken-early-pep-guardiola-is-picking-the-wrong-battles-while-losing-the-war/

Published: February 2, 2026 06:00

His protege, Mikel Arteta, is reaping rewards after turning away from methods he learned from the master

Sam Prendergast set to keep outhalf spot for Ireland’s Six Nations opener against France

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/02/02/irish-six-nations-squad-against-france-likely-to-fall-along-established-lines/

Published: February 2, 2026 06:00

Tadhg Furlong in race to be fit for Paris match, with Michael Milne to play at loosehead

John FitzGerald: Ireland needs to abolish mandatory retirement and encourage longer working lives

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/economy/2026/02/02/ireland-needs-to-abolish-mandatory-retirement-and-encourage-longer-working-lives/

Published: February 2, 2026 06:00

Increasing the workforce participation rate of people in their 60s could help offset rising exchequer pension and health burdens

Nine good reasons Irish people are having fewer children, or none

https://www.irishtimes.com/health/your-family/2026/02/02/nine-good-reasons-irish-people-are-having-fewer-children-or-none/

Published: February 2, 2026 06:00

We’re continually told we’re facing a demographic crisis, but solving it is not as simple as lying back and thinking of Ireland

‘I got more sense out of the dog’: Bernie Slaven sheds light on Italia 90 ruff rooming rumours

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/2026/02/02/i-got-more-sense-out-of-the-dog-bernie-slaven-sheds-light-on-italia-90-ruff-rooming-rumours/

Published: February 2, 2026 06:00

God-like Brady, Haaland and Salah pay up, Rooney goes for comfort

We talk a lot about the risks of technology for children. What about adults?

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/02/02/we-talk-a-lot-about-the-risks-of-technology-for-children-what-about-adults/

Published: February 2, 2026 06:00

Some cognitive offloading to AI may be helpful. But the mass outsourcing of thinking will inevitably have negative consequences, both for individuals and for broader society

Abroad: How moving to France has drastically changed my Irish attitude to drinking

https://www.irishtimes.com/abroad/2026/02/16/how-moving-to-france-has-drastically-changed-my-irish-attitude-to-drinking/

Published: February 2, 2026 06:00

Being away from Ireland has allowed me to look back clearly and see my bad habits. Alcohol was one of them

‘Because I’m paid every six months, I can’t be reckless with money’

https://www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2026/02/02/because-im-paid-every-six-months-i-cant-be-reckless-with-money/

Published: February 2, 2026 06:00

Me & My Money: Carmel Harrington, author

Taoiseach urges caution on idea of standing up to Trump administration

https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/02/02/taoiseach-urges-caution-on-idea-of-standing-up-to-trump-administration/

Published: February 2, 2026 06:00

‘No getting away from’ critical trading and economic relationship despite some EU views on confrontation

Huawei lobbies Government for ‘proportionate’ EU regulation and cutting red tape

https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/02/02/huawei-lobbies-government-for-proportionate-eu-regulation-and-cutting-red-tape/

Published: February 2, 2026 06:00

Meetings came after European institutions suspended contacts with Chinese group’s lobbyists in Brussels

The cost of being a woman: pay gaps, pensions deficits and product prices

https://www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2026/02/02/the-cost-of-being-a-woman-pay-gaps-pensions-deficits-and-product-prices/

Published: February 2, 2026 06:00

While we celebrate St Brigid’s Day, Irish women are being financially penalised simply for their gender

North-South electricity price comparisons face scrutiny amid claims of Republic ‘price gouging’

https://www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2026/02/02/north-south-electricity-price-comparisons-face-scrutiny-amid-claims-of-republic-price-gouging/

Published: February 2, 2026 06:00

Cross-Border cost differences far from clear but questions are being asked of State’s regulator

Third of Ireland’s wintering waterbirds vanish in just 30 years

https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/2026/02/02/third-of-irelands-wintering-waterbirds-vanish-in-just-30-years/

Published: February 2, 2026 06:00

Some species increased numbers but others have declined by more than 50%

Worldview: We owe Mark Carney thanks for the reminder that the arc of history doesn’t bend to bullies

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/02/02/worldview-we-owe-mark-carney-thanks-for-the-reminder-that-the-arc-of-history-doesnt-bend-to-bullies/

Published: February 2, 2026 05:58

Worldview: In a remarkable speech in Davos, Canada’s PM Mark Carney spoke through the fog of diplomatic niceties of ‘a rupture in the world order’

Opinion: New pension rules could have a harmful effect on supply of rental properties

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/02/02/new-pension-rules-could-have-a-harmful-effect-on-supply-of-rental-properties/

Published: February 2, 2026 05:45

Proposals could sound the death knell for pension investing in property at a time when Ireland needs all the rentals it can get

Mandelson resigns from Labour party over links to Jeffrey Epstein

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/uk/2026/02/01/mandelson-should-testify-in-us-congress-about-epstein-links-says-uk-minister/

Published: February 1, 2026 23:27

Housing minister Steve Reed says Peter Mandelson has ‘moral obligation’ to share what he knew about disgraced financier

Dancing with the Stars: ‘You might have been locked up for crimes against dance’

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio/2026/02/01/dancing-with-the-stars-you-might-have-been-locked-up-for-crimes-against-dance/

Published: February 1, 2026 21:38

Dedication Night is one of the things DWTS Ireland does well

The Irish Times view on the St Bridget’s bank holiday: marking the contribution of women

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/editorials/2026/02/01/the-irish-times-view-on-the-st-bridgets-bank-holiday-marking-the-contribution-of-women/

Published: February 1, 2026 20:02

Feminists have adopted the saint as an icon, celebrating her achievements in a patriarchal society

Several people injured following crash involving Garda squad car

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/02/01/several-people-injured-following-crash-involving-garda-squad-car/

Published: February 1, 2026 19:38

Three-vehicle crash occurred in Walkinstown, west Dublin on Sunday morning

Rain clouds part for St Brigid as fifth annual parade winds its way through Dublin

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/02/01/rain-clouds-part-for-st-brigid-as-fifth-annual-parade-winds-its-way-through-dublin/

Published: February 1, 2026 19:18

‘She was a leader. Her helpfulness came from her inner strength and power and that’s something we should be showing our girls’

Donegal make hard work of it, but there is no such thing as a bad win over Kerry

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2026/02/01/donegal-make-hard-work-of-it-but-there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-bad-win-over-kerry/

Published: February 1, 2026 19:00

Jim McGuinness’s team were pretty comfortable, although the odd weakness will have to be worked on

‘It’s 50/50 if we keep going’: Wexford fishmongers hit with second flood in months

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/02/01/its-5050-if-we-keep-going-wexford-fishmongers-hit-with-second-flood-in-months/

Published: February 1, 2026 18:51

Toddy and Tara Roche faced with ‘tough’ decision on whether to move business or stay

More than 1,600 references to Ireland in latest Epstein files

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/02/02/more-than-1600-references-to-ireland-in-latest-epstein-files/

Published: February 1, 2026 18:38

References from potential $10bn deal for AIB assets in US to someone talking about Kerrygold Irish butter being spread on muffins

Ireland’s Tadhg Furlong could be available to play France in Six Nations opener

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/02/01/irelands-tadhg-furlong-could-be-available-to-play-france-in-six-nations-opener/

Published: February 1, 2026 17:11

‘So far, so good’ for prop in training, according to Simon Easterby

Mother of Harvey Morrison Sherratt could be selected by Sinn Féin for byelection run

https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/02/01/mother-of-harvey-morrison-sherratt-could-be-selected-by-sinn-fein-for-byelection-run/

Published: February 1, 2026 16:33

Gillian Sherratt could contest election in Dublin Central - though may have competition for ballot slot

Joe Mulholland, former RTÉ TV chief and founder of MacGill Summer School, dies

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/02/01/joe-mulholland-former-rte-tv-chief-and-founder-of-macgill-summer-school-dies/

Published: February 1, 2026 16:24

Producer and director credited with pulling broadcaster’s current affairs programming out of doldrums

Live National League updates: Donegal and Kerry renew acquaintances in Division 1

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2026/02/01/live-national-league-updates-donegal-and-kerry-renew-acquaintances-in-division-1/

Published: February 1, 2026 15:22

Follow all of the day’s action across the National Football and Hurling Leagues

Dublin inner city violent death arose from dispute at nearby house, gardaí believe

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/02/01/dublin-inner-city-violent-death-arose-from-dispute-at-nearby-house-gardai-believe/

Published: February 1, 2026 14:10

Investigators believe they know the identities of those present at Foster Terrace and have established a suspect