Live: US targets Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz with ‘bunker buster’ bombs
Published: March 18, 2026 10:32
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Government was advised that rent reforms carried ‘significant’ risk of evictions
Published: March 18, 2026 10:00
Housing Department’s analysis of new regulations conceded they would cause average rents to ‘increase in the short term’
UK health authorities tackle ‘explosive’ outbreak of meningitis
Published: March 18, 2026 09:18
Two students have died and 20 cases under investigation in Kent area as GPs prescribe antibiotics to anyone who visited a nightclub in area earlier this month
Airbnb-style operators renting for over seven years may get planning reprieve
Published: March 18, 2026 08:00
Operators will have to show tax compliance for the time they have been in business
Martin faced a choice in Trump meeting: meek silence, or speak up. He chose the latter
Published: March 18, 2026 07:27
Donald Trump complains about the lack of support from Europe for his Iran war, and gives a shout-out to Rory McIlroy
‘I returned to work after maternity leave and was issued with a notice of redundancy’
Published: March 18, 2026 07:00
Work Q&A: I was told by HR there was a vacancy and it was being held for me. But this has been filled. Is this legal?
We owned our own home. It felt incredible. Then bad things started to happen
Published: March 18, 2026 06:17
After negative equity and years renting, Céire Sadlier managed to buy a new home - but it didn’t feel like hers
Kathy Sheridan: Louis Theroux’s take on the manosphere chills the blood
Published: March 18, 2026 06:05
The ones who should worry us are the boys who have been sold the idea of a matrix – a conspiracy designed to make men fail
Michael McDowell: Nato allies must not save Donald Trump from himself
Published: March 18, 2026 06:02
Trump is at heart not merely cruel but a coward
Sean McGovern’s guilty plea ramps up pressure on Daniel Kinahan in Dubai
Published: March 18, 2026 06:00
Dubliner McGovern pleaded guilty to two charges of directing gang’s murder conspiracies, though charge of murdering Noel Kirwan now dropped
Vapes implicated in bin lorry and sorting centre fires that cost €100m over three years
Published: March 18, 2026 06:00
Thirty million vapes being dumped in bins annually, says waste industry
Gordon D’Arcy: Lessons from Ireland’s heart-stopping Six Nations campaign
Published: March 18, 2026 06:00
Emerging talents, tactical gambles and the growing confidence of Andy Farrell’s side
Gerry Adams says he aided Irish unification cause but was never a member of the IRA
Published: March 18, 2026 06:00
Three victims of IRA bombs in 1973 and 1996 have taken a civil action against the former Sinn Féin president
‘In Dublin people say they’re exhausted. Danes look down on idea of always being busy’
Published: March 18, 2026 06:00
‘In Dublin people say they’re exhausted, the Danes look down on the idea of always being busy’
ECB and peers to adopt wait-and-see approach to Iran war inflation impact
Published: March 18, 2026 06:00
Bank of International Settlements urges interest rate-setters globally not to rush to respond to a spike in energy prices
Everything you need to know about new grants for replacing windows and doors
Published: March 18, 2026 06:00
How much can I get? How many doors are covered? What about first-time buyers? The lowdown on the latest home energy efficiency incentives
The Liverpudlian at the heart of the Irish economy
https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/03/18/the-liverpudlian-at-the-heart-of-the-irish-economy/
Published: March 18, 2026 06:00
John Kelly’s grandfather departed Dublin for the city on the Mersey in the 1930s, his grandson now heads up Suir Engineering, with 1,600 employees, in the country he left
Glasgow shows what happens if you open a mega hospital before it is ready: people die
Published: March 18, 2026 06:00
We can hang on a bit longer for a safe national children’s hospital
Free banking and edgy banter: Monzo raises the stakes for traditional bank customers
Published: March 18, 2026 05:00
British group joins growing ranks of neo-banks but customers, for now, still seem committed to keeping some link with pillar banks
Senegal stripped of Africa Cup of Nations title over protest in final
Published: March 17, 2026 23:32
Morocco declared 3-0 winners after appeal is upheld
Scottish parliament votes against legalising assisted dying after emotional debate
Published: March 17, 2026 23:07
MSPs reject proposal despite amendments aimed at addressing critics’ concerns
Trump takes aim at Nato, Keir Starmer and Europe in meeting with Taoiseach
Published: March 17, 2026 21:22
Micheál Martin intervened repeatedly to defend Starmer and insisted that Europe was ‘a good place to live’
Grand marshal Vogue Williams in pole position for Dublin’s St Patrick’s Day parade
Published: March 17, 2026 20:01
Festival chief executive delighted after almost a year’s hard work comes to gratifying, sun-blessed climax
Gerry Adams ‘pushed’ IRA into attacks in England, UK court told
Published: March 17, 2026 19:38
Former Sinn Féin president is being sued for ‘vindicatory’ damages of £1 in connection to IRA bombings
Eight key moments from Martin-Trump meeting: from Catherine Connolly comments to Starmer
Published: March 17, 2026 19:12
Taoiseach benefits from St Patrick’s Day news agenda dominated by US foreign policy
Going loco: A unique race to see who could run the fastest cattle train to Dublin
Published: March 17, 2026 19:00
Each train weighed in the realm of 300 tons and the only brakes were on the engines and the guard’s vans
Martin was left with two choices as Trump recited an increasingly cranky litany of complaints
Published: March 17, 2026 18:41
At the Oval Office, Micheál Martin drew on his skills of diplomacy to delicately defend Keir Starmer and Europe
PTSB shines on Austrian bid hopes as European shares advance
Published: March 17, 2026 18:02
Irish lender surges 2.3% in late trading after reports Bawag ready to bid €1.6bn for bank
Czech squad named for World Cup playoff against Republic of Ireland
Published: March 17, 2026 17:52
Heimir HallgrÃmsson to name his squad on Thursday
Leinster Schools Final: Blackrock and St Mary’s to go again after thriller ends in a draw
Published: March 17, 2026 16:28
Late converted Cian McCarron try earns three-in-a-row chasing Blackrock a replay next Monday
Gerry Adams tells court he will ‘go to grave content’ he played a role in a united Ireland
https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/03/17/gerry-adams-civil-case-london-live-updates/
Published: March 17, 2026 16:21
Adams in the stand in London civil suit by victims of IRA bombings
Watch live: Taoiseach Micheál Martin meets Donald Trump at the White House
Published: March 17, 2026 16:17
Taoiseach is in Washington to meet the US president for the traditional Shamrock ceremony while joint US-Israel assault on Iran continues
St Patrick’s Day live: Dublin parade in photos with Vogue Williams as grand marshal
Published: March 17, 2026 16:13
Updates from parades around the country including Galway, Cork and Limerick
Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran War
Published: March 17, 2026 15:45
Joe Kent is the first Trump administration official to quit in opposition to the conflict
Murder inquiry begins after man dies in apartment after Cork City street stabbing
Published: March 17, 2026 14:51
Gardaà are set to open a murder investigation into death of father of one
461 school physical-restraint incidents involving children with special needs since September
Published: March 17, 2026 13:42
A number of the documented incidents resulted in injury
Fifa will not allow Iran move World Cup games to Mexico
Published: March 17, 2026 10:59
Iran are currently scheduled to play two group matches in Los Angeles and one in Seattle
Jamison Gibson-Park one of four Ireland players to agree new contracts
Published: March 17, 2026 10:42
Bundee Aki, Dan Sheehan and Josh van der Flier also sign deals with James Lowe’s future still to be decided
Tusla ‘extraordinarily exposed’ to future compensation claims, judge says
Published: March 17, 2026 10:00
Just 15 of State’s 26 special-care beds are operational due to challenges recruiting and retaining staff
Girls felt community was ‘poisoned’ against them after reporting sex assaults by local teen
Published: March 17, 2026 07:00
Judge says it should be clear who ‘the bad guy’ was as he sentences defendant, now aged 18, to prison term after late guilty plea
Trump was warned of likely Iranian retaliation on Gulf allies, sources say
Published: March 17, 2026 06:33
Rockets and at least five drones target US embassy in Baghdad
The debate: Should the tricolour be replaced in a united Ireland?
Published: March 17, 2026 06:05
The tricolour may no longer mean what its creators intended - but is that a reason to abandon it or to re-embrace its potential?
How Irish healthcare compares with other countries: you might be surprised
Published: March 17, 2026 06:01
Global index ranks healthcare in Ireland sixth best in the world
Micheál Martin, master of platitudes, steps into Trump’s Oval Office bear pit
Published: March 17, 2026 06:00
Immigration, tariffs, the Irish-US trade imbalance and State’s reputation as pro-Palestinian could derail diplomatic setpiece
St Patrick’s Day abroad: From Pennsylvania to Perth, readers share their photos
Published: March 17, 2026 06:00
Irish people around the world wore green, watched parades and danced a jig
Trump’s envoy warned Ireland was losing US business, records show
Published: March 17, 2026 06:00
Taoiseach rules out any Irish involvement in Iran conflict as he prepares to meet US president on Tuesday
Pat Kenny is refreshingly candid about his shift to weekends on Newstalk
Published: March 17, 2026 06:00
Just as interesting are his views on the broader radio landscape and the role of what he calls ‘the talent’
Fintan O’Toole: Trump’s war on Iran could spell the end of the EU
Published: March 17, 2026 06:00
A deep economic crisis, shocking terrorist attacks in EU cities plus an unprecedented wave of refugees would lead to a far-right surge that the EU may not survive
Maria Steen: St Patrick’s day has become a celebration of everything other than Christianity
Published: March 17, 2026 06:00
List of festivities reads more like a Government-sponsored hook-up weekend
‘Like an overcrowded prison’: Travellers will ‘resist’ forcible removal from Dublin site
Published: March 17, 2026 06:00
Dublin City Council served notice on residents of Avila Park housing scheme in Finglas last month
Irish woman who fled ‘very wealthy’ husband in UAE over alleged abuse granted safety order
Published: March 17, 2026 06:00
Husband alleges woman ‘wrongfully’ took child to Ireland and is seeking their return to Gulf state
The rise of Mojtaba Khamenei: Inside the succession battle to decide Iran’s next leader
Published: March 17, 2026 05:45
The high-stakes process became a full-on test of whether the country’s theocracy could survive
Oscars 2027: Which films will be up for best picture? Donald Clarke predicts the nominees
Published: March 17, 2026 05:11
From Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey to Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine, a look at next year’s potential best-picture contenders
Will a home-made last will with untraceable witnesses leave executor open to challenge?
Published: March 17, 2026 05:00
Concern that family might challenge the will of a wealthy man who is leaving everything he owns to charity
I’m a citizen of almost everywhere and nowhere. Am I Irish? Taiwanese? Singaporean?
Published: March 17, 2026 05:00
One of the biggest differences Kian O’Shea has noticed between Singapore and Ireland is how people approach friendship
Dolores Keane: Soulful traditional music singer forged a path for other women
Published: March 16, 2026 22:12
Galway singer who cofounded De Dannan and featured on A Woman’s Heart has died aged 72
Man (31) dies after suspected stabbing incident in Cork city
Published: March 16, 2026 22:04
Father of one understood to have left wife and child in apartment on Carroll’s Quay to go and get food but returned with with injuries
Drama comes before kick-off as Shelbourne and Bohemians play out tense draw
Published: March 16, 2026 22:02
Pre-match flare-up between at Tolka Park saw players and coaching staff get involved on the pitch
US allies reject Trump call for escorts on Strait of Hormuz
Published: March 16, 2026 21:56
Japan and Australia have no plans to send ship as US president says Nato faces ‘very bad’ future if members fail to assist
Meath home built without planning permission is seized by gardaÃ, ending 20 year legal saga
Published: March 16, 2026 20:25
Chris and Rose Murray mounted series of appeals keep the 6,220 sq ft home after ‘wilful breach’ of planning laws
Cyclist dies and man arrested following Balbriggan road traffic incident
Published: March 16, 2026 20:20
Gardaà appeal for witnesses after man, aged in his 70s, pronounced dead at scene on Dublin Street at lunchtime on Monday
Voice from the grave fills courtroom at Gerry Adams civil action in London
Published: March 16, 2026 19:16
Former IRA member Dolours Price relates in recording how IRA intended to bomb London in early 1970s
Two come forward with information on 1988 murder of German backpacker in Antrim
Published: March 16, 2026 19:05
Body of Inga Maria Hauser (18) was found in remote part of Ballypatrick Forest near seaside town of Ballycastle
Murder accused admits killing Daena Walsh despite previously insisting she died by suicide
Published: March 16, 2026 19:00
Adam Corcoran (31) tells Cork court he was not acting in self-defence and denied inventing story to fit the facts of case
IRA bombings in 1990s cleared by Adams, claims former British intelligence officer
Published: March 16, 2026 18:39
Retired brigadier Ian Liles says ‘simply no way’ 1996 bombings happened without oversight and approval of former Sinn Féin leader
Gerry Thornley’s team of the Six Nations: France lead the way and no England player makes the XV
Published: March 16, 2026 17:59
Player of the tournament; top three tries; best match; plenty of surprises; things to change
Jessie Buckley’s friends and family describe her Oscar as win for ‘hard work’ and authenticity
Published: March 16, 2026 17:33
Cousins and locals recall her early talent and journey from talent shows to Hollywood acclaim
‘A voice like hers does not leave us’: President pays tribute to late folk singer Dolores Keane
Published: March 16, 2026 17:28
Founder member of De Dannan died peacefully at her home in Co Galway aged 72
Is it time for the EU to start talking to Russia after four years of silence?
Published: March 16, 2026 17:24
EU leaders frustrated at being sidelined in Ukraine peace negotiations
Keir Starmer revels in telling Trump he is on his own in Iran
Published: March 16, 2026 15:23
UK-US ‘special relationship’ is not dead yet – but the Starmer-Trump bromance is
IRA members ‘astonished’ at Gerry Adams’s ‘brazen’ denial of role in organisation, court hears
Published: March 16, 2026 14:52
Charge made by veteran journalist John Ware on fifth day of civil action against former Sinn Féin leader
Family of Olympic gold medallist Ronnie Delany recall a national hero who was a great family man
Published: March 16, 2026 14:30
Former athlete’s son tells funeral service in Dublin his father’s ‘one request was to tell mum how much he loved her’
Brown Thomas and Arnotts spared convictions over misleading Black Friday price tags
Published: March 16, 2026 14:23
Upmarket retailer offered products at ‘reduced" prices online when they had been available cheaper instore in previous weeks
Man with convictions for knife crime who killed ‘intruder’ outside home is jailed for nine years
Published: March 16, 2026 14:12
Patrick Murphy (38) killed Jordan Ronan (20) after he stole from his van
UK police seek information on man with Irish tattoos found dead in Coventry
Published: March 16, 2026 13:44
The victim had a cross with a snake wrapped around it tattooed on his back with the words ‘Little Stardust’, and a tattoo on his right arm saying ‘nan’ with a clover and colours of the Irish flag
St Patrick’s Day parade Dublin: Start time, road closures and Vogue Williams as grand marshal
Published: March 16, 2026 12:34
From the route in Dublin to our various roots
Kinahan cartel member Sean McGovern pleads guilty to directing a criminal organisation
Published: March 16, 2026 12:33
McGovern was extradited from United Arab Emirates last summer to face charges
Israeli police kill two young Palestinian boys and their parents in West Bank
Published: March 16, 2026 11:52
Mother, father and brothers aged five and seven shot in the head as they returned from Ramadan shopping trip
Owen Doyle: England right to feel aggrieved by France’s penalty try
Published: March 16, 2026 10:00
Nika Amashukeli did a good job overall in a match with the highest degree of difficulty and intensity
Jessie Buckley, a generational talent with acting superpowers
Published: March 16, 2026 07:57
From her quiet emotion in War & Peace to her compelling physicality in Hamnet, the Irish actor has shown her talent runs deep
Trump ‘demanding’ other countries help reopen Strait of Hormuz; ‘drone-related incident’ at Dubai airport
Published: March 16, 2026 07:33
Live updates as war in Middle East continues
I have accepted that I will die. Sooner, rather than later
Published: March 16, 2026 06:01
I have accepted that I will die. Sooner, rather than later
Andy Farrell to hold talks over Ireland contract extension
Published: March 16, 2026 06:00
The Ireland head coach is set to explore the possibility of extending his tenure beyond next year’s Rugby World Cup
Is life cheaper abroad? We compare prices in Ireland and 10 overseas cities
Published: March 16, 2026 06:00
From rent to Big Macs, we add up the costs of everyday life in Dublin and other major cities
St Patrick didn’t banish snakes and had a top-notch animal protection record
Published: March 16, 2026 06:00
I’m not sure St Patrick would be happy with Ireland’s ecological status
John FitzGerald: Fuel price spike reinforces need to decarbonise our economy rather than cutting taxes
Published: March 16, 2026 06:00
Short-term support should target the most vulnerable through the welfare system but failure to phase out fossil fuels is costing consumers
Ken Early: When the Liverpool crowd sound like they’re in Lidl, it’s time to check out
Published: March 16, 2026 06:00
The fans are fed up with Slotball, and the team play as if they just want it to be over quickly
Zé Roberto explains how a Crash Bandicoot addiction ruined his Real Madrid career
Published: March 16, 2026 06:00
Paul Merson predicts a bleak future for Arne Slot
Pat Leahy: So what if Catherine Connolly had a point about violations of international law?
Published: March 16, 2026 06:00
Bollocking the president of the United States on St Patrick’s Day is probably not what the people want their political leader to do
Unthinkable: Pete Hegseth and Pedro Sánchez both have virtues
Published: March 16, 2026 06:00
Unthinkable: Committing publicly to a moral standpoint can change you for the better, or the worse
Irish-American relations at their most strained since foundation of State
Published: March 16, 2026 06:00
Many Irish Americans backed Trump in 2024, but his more extreme policies have seen relations become strained
The fringe women’s anti-immigration group supported by three elected politicians
Published: March 16, 2026 06:00
The Women’s Coalition on Immigration was initially set up to campaign against ‘gender identity politics’ but has pivoted to immigration
Lobbying after politics: The former TDs now working for outside interests
Published: March 16, 2026 06:00
Former politicians involved in such advocacy can exploit vast experience of how Government and politics operate
Remote working legislation ‘a lame duck’, senior Fórsa official tells conference
Published: March 16, 2026 06:00
Ibec says hybrid working remains important to employee relations but employers still trying to strike right balance
‘Irish people don’t take themselves too seriously’: What emigrants miss about home
Published: March 16, 2026 06:00
From Sydney mornings to no immersion worries, here’s what emigrants miss and love about life abroad
Highly vulnerable child in State care being failed in ‘unacceptable’ way, judge says
Published: March 16, 2026 06:00
Judge describes State’s continued use of unregulated emergency placements for children in care as a ‘national scandal’
Irish Cancer Society provided ‘almost 30,000 free lifts to treatment in 2025’
Published: March 16, 2026 06:00
Society chief signals urgency of raising €30m to continue delivering services to patients
Oscars 2026: Jessie Buckley becomes first Irish woman to win best actress for role in Hamnet
Published: March 16, 2026 05:03
The Irish star, picking up the Academy Award for best actress for her heart-rending turn in Hamnet, is one of two Irish winners
Oscars 2026: Jessie Buckley favourite to win as Hollywood ceremony gets underway
Published: March 16, 2026 00:25
Kerry actor is expected to become Ireland’s first ever winner of best actress, while other awards hang in the balance
Feel-good ending to Dancing with the Stars as Katelyn Cummins claims the crown
Published: March 15, 2026 21:20
Katelyn Cummins claims the Dancing with the Stars crown
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