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Tries aplenty as Connacht secure bonus-point win over Zebre

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/10/23/tries-aplenty-as-connacht-secure-bonus-point-win-over-zebre/

Published: October 23, 2026 21:32

Irish province showed lots of attacking flair, but defensive vulnerabilities will be a concern

Irish man (62) detained in West Bank

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/10/23/irish-man-62-detained-in-west-bank/

Published: October 23, 2026 21:20

Ian Hutcheson travelled from Dublin to support Palestinian farmers with the olive harvest

Shamrock Rovers retain their crown as rivals fail to seize opportunity

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/10/23/shamrock-rovers-retain-their-crown-as-rivals-fail-to-seize-opportunity/

Published: October 23, 2026 20:48

St Pat’s and Bohs faltered late on while Shels and Derry never managed to enter League of Ireland title race

Father of murder accused reported ‘serious concerns’ for family’s safety to social worker

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/10/23/father-of-murder-accused-reported-serious-concerns-for-familys-safety-to-social-worker/

Published: October 23, 2026 19:55

Trial hears Robert O’Connor was considered appropriate for detention by mental health services in 2014 after he threatened to kill his parents

League of Ireland live updates: Bohemians v Shelbourne under way after delay

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/10/23/league-of-ireland-live-updates-bohemians-try-to-keep-title-hopes-alive-against-shelbourne/

Published: October 23, 2026 19:23

Shamrock Rovers will win title if they beat Sligo and Bohs fail to win

Accountant’s office searched as gardaí investigate alleged money laundering at charity

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/10/23/accountants-office-searched-as-gardai-investigate-alleged-money-laundering-at-charity/

Published: October 23, 2026 18:34

Arrests expected after luxury goods and two BMW X5s seized in bid to learn what happened to funds held by Liberty Recycling

Minister for Justice’s intervention in hugging consent video is ‘unsettling’, ICCL says

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/10/23/minister-for-justices-intervention-in-hugging-consent-video-is-unsettling-iccl-says/

Published: October 23, 2026 18:25

Jim O’Callaghan’s comments interfered with work of non-profit organisation, Irish Council for Civil Liberties says

Sex tourism concerns led Dublin-based Airbnb to suspend account

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/10/23/sex-tourism-concerns-led-dublin-based-airbnb-to-suspend-account/

Published: October 23, 2026 17:50

Columbian property letting company brought proceedings in High Court, which were successfully opposed

Well-known Co Limerick private school Glenstal Abbey set to close

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/education/2026/10/23/well-known-co-limerick-private-school-glenstal-abbey-set-to-close/

Published: October 23, 2026 17:39

Internal assessment finds ‘the kind of school we have here at Glenstal is not sustainable into the future’

Gardaí arrest two men and seize explosives, with assistance from army bomb squad

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/10/23/gardai-arrest-two-men-and-seize-explosives-with-assistance-from-army-bomb-squad/

Published: October 23, 2026 17:23

Both individuals detained at Garda stations in northeast of country after Co Louth search operation

Face paints containing lead found by health watchdog

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/10/23/face-paints-containing-lead-found-by-health-watchdog/

Published: October 23, 2026 17:16

HPRA advises parents and guardians to buy from reputable retailers

Vincent Kompany taken to hospital after collapsing during Bayern Munich training

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/10/23/vincent-kompany-taken-to-hospital-after-collapsing-during-bayern-munich-training/

Published: October 23, 2026 17:09

The Belgian had been nursing a virus in recent days and had missed some of his team’s training sessions

Can Emmanuel Macron pull France back from the brink?

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/europe/2026/10/23/can-emmanuel-macron-pull-france-back-from-the-brink/

Published: October 23, 2026 16:56

Protests and paralysis have cast a shadow over the twilight of a presidency once defined by ambition and confidence

WRC upholds mandatory retirement of Eircom technician after 44 years on job

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/10/23/wrc-upholds-mandatory-retirement-of-eircom-technician-after-44-years-on-job/

Published: October 23, 2026 16:39

Employee worked for contractor after termination of his role

Campaigners call for Roger Casement’s remains to be returned to Co Antrim as he wished

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/10/23/campaigners-call-for-roger-casements-remains-to-be-returned-to-co-antrim-as-he-wished/

Published: October 23, 2026 16:22

Revolutionary is buried in Glasnevin, where he was returned in 1965, decades after his execution

By accident or design, Mark Allen and James McClean made it a good week for men’s mental health

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/2026/10/23/by-accident-or-design-mark-allen-and-james-mcclean-made-it-a-good-week-for-mens-mental-health/

Published: October 23, 2026 15:45

For two high-profile Irish sportsmen to show entirely different attitudes to struggles in public is a sign of progress

Storm Boelo: Ireland braces for second storm as cleanup continues after Austen

https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/2026/10/23/storm-boelo-ireland-braces-for-second-storm-as-cleanup-continues-after-austen/

Published: October 23, 2026 14:47

Orange and yellow weather warnings as more strong winds and heavy rain follow Storm Austen

Owner of €2.5m ‘uninhabitable’ house in Dalkey seeks its demolition

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/10/23/owner-of-25m-uninhabitable-house-in-dalkey-seeks-its-demolition/

Published: October 23, 2026 14:30

‘Extremely high’ and ‘dangerous’ levels of radon gas cited

Tributes paid to musician Dónal Lunny after his death aged 79

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/2026/10/23/tributes-paid-to-musician-donal-lunny-after-his-death-aged-79/

Published: October 23, 2026 14:29

Multi-instrumentalist founder of Planxty and Bothy Band produced albums for Elvis Costello, Sinéad O’Connor and others

Thalidomide survivors a ‘glaring omission’ from list of recent recipients of State apologies

https://www.irishtimes.com/health/2026/10/23/thalidomide-survivors-a-glaring-omission-from-list-of-recent-recipients-of-state-apologies/

Published: October 23, 2026 14:12

Fiona Cassidy of Irish Thalidomide Association: ‘We’ve repeatedly asked for State apology and fear some of our survivors and families won’t be around to hear it’

Conor Murray: Snubbed Munster players can make statement against Leinster

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/10/23/conor-murray-snubbed-munster-players-can-make-statement-against-leinster/

Published: October 23, 2026 14:12

There is no harm in Munster carrying a little bitterness up to Dublin over only two players being called up by Andy Farrell

State withdraws charges against man accused of Dublin sexual assault

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/10/23/state-withdraws-charges-against-man-accused-of-dublin-sexual-assault/

Published: October 23, 2026 12:57

Accused (27) was alleged to have committed two offences at a location in the capital on October 20th, 2025

The 18-year legal battle over a news report that a jury took just 48 minutes to dismiss

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/10/24/jury-takes-48-minutes-to-dismiss-defamation-case-over-news-reports-published-22-years-ago/

Published: October 23, 2026 12:36

Engineer sought total of €6m ‘index linked’ from Irish Times and other newspapers following reporting of his trial for assault

Gardaí believe foul play ‘very unlikely’ to be a factor in deaths of Bray couple

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/10/23/gardai-believe-foul-play-very-unlikely-to-be-a-factor-in-deaths-of-bray-couple/

Published: October 23, 2026 12:21

Inquest rather than criminal process likely to follow in cases of Jamie McGinn (38) and Bridget ‘Biddy’ O’Brien (45)

Man (30s) dies in early-morning car crash in Carrigaline

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/10/23/man-30s-dies-in-early-morning-car-crash-in-carrigaline/

Published: October 23, 2026 12:15

Two cars crashed at about 6.35am, with one driver pronounced dead at the scene

Ballinahown in Co Westmeath is named Tidy Towns overall winner for 2026

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/10/23/ballinahown-in-co-westmeath-is-named-tidy-towns-winner-for-2026/

Published: October 23, 2026 12:03

More than 600 volunteers from across the country at Croke Park awards ceremony

French seek removal of champagne levies after Trump’s Irish whiskey move

https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/10/23/french-seek-removal-of-champagne-levies-after-trumps-irish-whiskey-move/

Published: October 23, 2026 11:32

Removal of US tariffs on Irish whiskey was promised by Donald Trump in September, though it is yet to come into effect

Ukraine says Starlink restrictions remain despite Trump claim

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/us/2026/10/23/ukraine-says-starlink-still-restricted-after-trump-says-limits-lifted/

Published: October 23, 2026 11:24

US president has denied instructing Elon Musk to restrict connectivity

Woman arrested over murder of man shot while trying to retrieve stolen drugs

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/10/23/woman-arrested-over-murder-of-man-shot-while-trying-to-retrieve-stolen-drugs/

Published: October 23, 2026 11:24

Paul ‘Bosco’ O’Connor found dead by banks of Blackwater river at Ballyellis by a man walking his dog

Ireland to back ‘whatever’ sanctions European Commission proposes for Russia, McEntee says

https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/10/23/ireland-to-back-whatever-sanctions-european-commission-proposes-for-russia-mcentee-says/

Published: October 23, 2026 11:19

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade not aware of any lobbying by Government to exclude alumina from latest set of measures

Carla Lockhart’s decision highlights the internal tensions within the DUP

https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/10/23/carla-lockharts-decision-highlights-the-internal-tensions-within-the-dup/

Published: October 23, 2026 11:06

MP’s resignation as a party officer not ideal for leader Gavin Robinson, but a defection, and with it the loss of an MP, would be a serious blow

New York ban on horse-drawn carriages ends 160-year-old industry for Irish emigrants

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/10/23/new-york-ban-on-horse-drawn-carriages-ends-160-year-old-industry-for-irish-emigrants/

Published: October 23, 2026 11:03

Sligo carriage driver says operators are being unfairly blamed for wider public safety concerns after a tourist died in a carriage crash in June

Hurling’s new rules manage to stand their ground in a storm

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2026/10/23/hurlings-new-rules-manage-to-stand-their-ground-in-a-storm/

Published: October 23, 2026 11:01

A clampdown on fouled handpasses was the biggest feature of the MTU-UCC game in treacherous conditions on Thursday night

The crumbling Galway school that typifies Ireland’s underspending on education

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/education/2026/10/23/meet-the-crumbling-galway-school-laying-bare-irelands-underspending-on-education/

Published: October 23, 2026 11:00

Irish education results are remarkable against a backdrop of low State investment by international standards

Gardaí investigate after body of man found on golf course in Macroom, Co Cork

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/10/23/gardai-investigate-as-body-of-man-found-in-macroom-co-cork/

Published: October 23, 2026 10:55

Man, who has not been formally identified, was found dead at about 9.30am

Meghan Markle ‘deeply distressed’ over allegation her father had child abuse images

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2026/10/23/meghan-markle-deeply-distressed-over-allegation-her-father-had-child-abuse-images/

Published: October 23, 2026 10:17

Meghan’s brother alleges he found a stash of images belonging to her father

Mallow murder victim shot while trying to retrieve stolen drugs for crime gang, gardaí believe

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/10/23/mallow-murder-victim-shot-while-trying-to-retrieve-stolen-drugs-for-crime-gang-gardai-believe/

Published: October 23, 2026 08:00

Paul ‘Bosco’ O’Connor found dead by banks of Blackwater river at Ballyellis by a man walking his dog

Storm Austen: Thousands without power, Bus Éireann services cancelled as storm brings disruption

https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/2026/10/23/storm-austen-weather-ireland-live-updates/

Published: October 23, 2026 06:11

Met Éireann nationwide yellow warning in place until 10am

James Bond finalists set to screen-test for role this week

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/film/2026/10/23/james-bond-finalists-set-to-screen-test-for-role-this-week/

Published: October 23, 2026 06:08

Group of actors, reportedly including Callum Turner and Slow Horses’ Jack Lowden, to audition to be new 007

Can 2,000 people in a hangar in Sioux City influence the US midterms? Trump is banking on it

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/us/2026/10/23/can-2000-people-in-a-hangar-in-sioux-city-influence-the-midterms-trump-is-banking-on-it/

Published: October 23, 2026 06:00

In another turbulent week for the Republican Party, including controversy over a ‘deeply troubling’ ad in Ohio, Donald Trump went to a pocket of Iowa and felt the love

Shop Street, Quay Street and more: Who owns Galway’s main thoroughfares

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/10/23/shop-street-quay-street-and-more-who-owns-galways-main-thoroughfares/

Published: October 23, 2026 05:00

An examination of property records from Quay Street to Williamsgate Street show much of the area remains in local hands

Sitting 10th in league, Leinster have ‘hell of a lot of work to do’, Leo Cullen admits

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/10/23/leo-cullen-leinster-munster-united-rugby-championship-urc-aviva-stadium-dublin/

Published: October 23, 2026 05:00

Time is right for Dan Sheehan experiment as Blues prepare to welcome Munster at Aviva

First-time buyers account for almost two-thirds of mortgage transactions

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/10/23/first-time-buyers-account-for-almost-two-thirds-of-mortgage-transactions/

Published: October 23, 2026 05:00

BPFI report indicates there were 8,164 first-time buyer mortgages drawn down in third quarter

Australia welcomed tens of thousands of young Irish in recent years. That’s about to change

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/10/23/australia-welcomed-tens-of-thousands-of-young-irish-in-recent-years-thats-about-to-change/

Published: October 23, 2026 05:00

Adjustments to backpacker visas could make staying on less attractive

Trump is about to discover the political cost of inflation

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/economy/2026/10/23/trump-is-about-to-discover-the-political-cost-of-inflation/

Published: October 23, 2026 05:00

US president’s approval rating has crashed in tandem with the squeeze on households

Charity at centre of money-laundering investigation received €2m in State funding since 2020

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/10/23/charity-at-centre-of-money-laundering-investigation-received-2m-in-state-funding-since-2020/

Published: October 23, 2026 05:00

Liberties Recycling has nine charity shops and operates 180 recycling banks around Ireland

‘Having Manchán Magan as part of the Hometree journey was pretty deep and meaningful’

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2026/10/23/having-manchan-magan-as-part-of-the-hometree-journey-was-pretty-deep-and-meaningful/

Published: October 23, 2026 05:00

Matt Smith was drawn to Ireland to surf. Now he runs Hometree, the nature restoration charity in Co Clare, planting and conserving native woodland

Diarmaid Ferriter: History shows there’s no room for ambiguity when it comes to drinking and driving

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/10/23/history-shows-theres-no-room-for-ambiguity-when-it-comes-to-drinking-and-driving/

Published: October 23, 2026 05:00

Minister Seán Canney was right to stand down an RSA plan to install breathalysers

Some raw material produced by Irish refinery ‘undoubtedly’ supplying Russian military, EU’s sanctions envoy says

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/10/23/some-raw-material-produced-by-irish-refinery-undoubtedly-supplying-russian-military-eus-sanctions-envoy-says/

Published: October 23, 2026 05:00

Possible quotas for Aughinish exports to Russia considered by Brussels officials

Beoga on quitting Ed Sheeran’s tour: ‘You have to hold your friends accountable’

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/2026/10/23/irish-trad-group-beoga-on-quitting-ed-sheerans-tour-you-have-to-hold-your-friends-accountable/

Published: October 23, 2026 04:29

The Irish trad band say the star should have cancelled tour dates rather than allow Macklemore to be dropped from the bill over his support for Palestine

EY chief Frank O’Keeffe: ‘We are well on our way to becoming a billion euro business’

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/10/23/ey-chief-frank-okeeffe-we-are-well-on-our-way-to-becoming-a-billion-euro-business/

Published: October 23, 2026 04:16

Frank O’Keeffe talks about EY’s new strategy, its plan to hit €1.3bn in revenues and the impact of AI on the firm

Katie Hannon and Colm Ó Mongáin on gossip and journalism: ‘The more dangerous, the bigger the hit’

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio/2026/10/23/katie-hannon-and-colm-o-mongain-on-gossip-and-journalism-the-more-dangerous-the-bigger-the-hit/

Published: October 23, 2026 04:15

Radio: Colm Ó Mongáin and Katie Hannon favour sober reporting, as Oliver Callan hears lurid revelations

Lidl to create 500 jobs with €420m investment in Munster

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/10/23/lidl-to-create-500-jobs-with-420m-investment-in-munster/

Published: October 23, 2026 04:00

German supermarket chain plans to open 14 new stores and redevelop 10 existing outlets

‘Toxic’ Bruno Fernandes is symptom of Manchester United’s culture of entitlement

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/10/22/toxic-bruno-fernandes-is-symptom-of-manchester-uniteds-culture-of-entitlement/

Published: October 22, 2026 18:42

Michael Carrick must now deal with more dressingroom unrest after Lisandro Martínez’s attack on the board

Advert showing grandparents hugging grandchildren is taken down amid criticism

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/10/22/advert-showing-grandparents-hugging-is-taken-down-amid-criticism/

Published: October 22, 2026 18:36

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre removes online video, saying it does not want ‘negativity’ to impinge on its work

Bohermeen demolition should have been halted pending European court bid, couple claim

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/10/22/bohermeen-demolition-should-have-been-halted-pending-european-court-bid-couple-claim/

Published: October 22, 2026 18:16

Rose and Chris Murray’s house near Navan was demolished in March after two-decade battle

Martina and Ammi Burke lose appeals over two-week jailing for criminal contempt

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/10/22/martina-and-ammi-burke-lose-appeals-over-two-week-jailing-for-criminal-contempt/

Published: October 22, 2026 18:11

Evidence shows pair were shouting loudly and continuously during court hearing, not ‘speaking up’, judge says

Irish Book Awards: Maggie O’Farrell, Vincent Browne, Sally Hayden and Louise Kennedy on shortlist

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/2026/10/22/irish-book-awards-maggie-ofarrell-vincent-browne-sally-hayden-and-louise-kennedy-on-shortlist/

Published: October 22, 2026 18:00

Debutant Djamel White, whose literary crime thriller was longlisted for the Booker Prize, is up for two awards

Trump says he asked Google CEO to rename Atlantic Ocean on Maps

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/us/2026/10/22/trump-says-he-asked-google-ceo-to-rename-atlantic-ocean-on-maps/

Published: October 22, 2026 17:57

Tech company previously complied with president’s demand to rename Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America

Russia drops cluster warheads on Kyiv after Witkoff-Putin peace talks

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/europe/2026/10/22/zelenskiy-mocks-trump-envoys-humanitarian-praise-for-putin-after-fresh-attacks/

Published: October 22, 2026 17:48

Russian missiles bombard Kyiv hours after Witkoff-Putin talks in St Petersburg

Ireland still relies on fossil fuel for almost 80% of energy as demand rises

https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/2026/10/22/ireland-still-relies-on-fossil-fuel-for-almost-80-of-energy-as-demand-rises/

Published: October 22, 2026 17:36

Increasing flights, traffic and data centre expansion complicating efforts to switch from carbon-polluting fuels

Spinal surgeon who said he would not practise medicine in Ireland now working in US

https://www.irishtimes.com/health/2026/10/22/spinal-surgeon-who-said-he-would-not-practise-medicine-in-ireland-now-working-in-us/

Published: October 22, 2026 17:13

Dr Connor Green, who was on leave for three years, resigned from Temple Street children’s hospital this year

Storm Austen Live: Met Éireann forecasts intense rain with warnings for 18 counties

https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/2026/10/22/storm-austen-weather-ireland-live-updates/

Published: October 22, 2026 16:43

Intense rain forecast overnight in parts of Ireland with a nationwide yellow warning until 10am

Court grants Rathwood injunction over stock held in warehouse

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/10/22/court-grants-rathwood-injunction-over-stock-held-in-warehouse/

Published: October 22, 2026 16:00

Carlow Warehousing ordered to preserve Rathwood goods it holds pending further order from the court

Andy Burnham is removing a Victorian-era law that singled out Catholics and Jews. Why now?

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/uk/2026/10/22/andy-burnham-is-removing-a-victorian-era-law-that-singled-out-catholics-and-jews-why-now/

Published: October 22, 2026 16:00

House of Commons fast-tracked a Bill related to the prime minister’s religion

Macron tightens curbs on protests and accuses far left of ‘seditious acts’

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/europe/2026/10/22/macron-tightens-curbs-on-protests-and-accuses-far-left-of-seditious-acts/

Published: October 22, 2026 15:57

Combined yellow-vest and student protest to go ahead in Paris on Saturday as Italy calls in soldiers to patrol Milan streets

Man (20s) becomes sixth arrest in fatal Waterford arson attack investigation

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/10/22/man-20s-becomes-sixth-arrest-in-fatal-waterford-arson-attack-investigation/

Published: October 22, 2026 15:57

Man and woman previously charged with criminal damage over fire that killed Philip and Kim English and their sons Callum and Jayden

Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley claims FAI disciplinary system ‘not fit for purpose’

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/10/22/shamrock-rovers-boss-stephen-bradley-claims-fai-disciplinary-system-not-fit-for-purpose/

Published: October 22, 2026 15:39

Hoops will have to do without three players in final two games of the season following suspensions

Prosecutors seek 11-year sentence for John Gilligan if convicted of Spanish charges

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/10/22/prosecutors-seek-11-year-sentence-for-john-gilligan-if-convicted-of-spanish-charges/

Published: October 22, 2026 15:34

Previously released footage shows the moment armed officers used battering rams to smash into his Costa Blanca property

Mark Duffy’s Axis to ask court to delay ratifying Bawag’s PTSB takeover

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/10/22/mark-duffys-axis-to-ask-court-to-delay-ratifying-bawags-ptsb-takeover/

Published: October 22, 2026 15:23

Company seeking to put together 11th-hour bid

Israel kills at least three people in latest attacks on Gaza Strip

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/middle-east/2026/10/22/israel-kills-at-least-three-people-in-latest-attacks-on-gaza-strip/

Published: October 22, 2026 14:41

Some 1,500 Palestinians have been killed in the enclave since beginning of US-brokered ceasefire one year ago

Government rows back on promise to hold tribunal into scoliosis and spinal surgery scandal

https://www.irishtimes.com/health/2026/10/22/government-rows-back-on-promise-to-hold-tribunal-into-scoliosis-and-spinal-surgery-scandal/

Published: October 22, 2026 14:26

Issues include unauthorised springs implanted in children, alleged waiting list irregularities and unnecessary hip surgeries

Heated exchanges at Yves Sakila inquest after solicitor questions Garda investigation

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/10/22/heated-exchanges-at-yves-sakila-inquest-after-solicitor-questions-garda-investigation/

Published: October 22, 2026 14:20

Congolese man died from cardiorespiratory arrest after period of restraint with a number of contributory factors, court hears

Central Bank inquiry made ‘fundamental errors’ in former PTSB chief tracker mortgage case

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/10/22/central-bank-inquiry-made-fundamental-errors-in-former-ptsb-chief-tracker-mortgage-case/

Published: October 22, 2026 13:55

David Guinane wins tribunal appeal against Central Bank sanctioning of him for his role

Leinster’s Sam Prendergast injured for Munster clash as Dan Sheehan starts at number eight

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/10/22/leinsters-sam-prendergast-injured-for-munster-clash-as-dan-sheehan-starts-at-number-eight/

Published: October 22, 2026 13:30

Joey Carbery will line up against his old team, marking his first run out in the 10 shirt since rejoining Leinster

International investors give Ireland the thumbs up, ignoring corporate tax warnings

https://www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2026/10/22/international-investors-give-ireland-the-thumbs-up-ignoring-corporate-tax-warnings/

Published: October 22, 2026 12:51

‘Markets are pricing today’s tax windfall, not tomorrow’s risks’, warns fiscal council

Leading US medtech charged over alleged safety breaches after worker’s death at Cork plant

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/10/22/stryker-charged-over-alleged-health-and-safety-breaches-after-workers-death-at-cork-plant/

Published: October 22, 2026 12:40

John Murphy (41) died from injuries sustained while carrying out at work at company’s plant at Carrigtwohill

Man accused of Dublin mosque arson attack has date set to enter plea

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/10/22/man-accused-of-dublin-mosque-arson-attack-has-date-set-to-enter-plea/

Published: October 22, 2026 12:03

Saeid Khosroabadi did not enter a plea on Thursday due to the ongoing solicitor strike

France reports first human case of livestock virus Shamonda

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/europe/2026/10/22/france-reports-first-human-case-of-livestock-virus-shamonda/

Published: October 22, 2026 11:27

Authorities say there is no risk to general population ​at this stage

Video on consent showing grandparents hugging children is taken down amid criticism of ‘demeaning’ message

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/10/22/drcc-removes-consent-video-labelled-inappropriate-and-demeaning-to-grandparents/

Published: October 22, 2026 11:17

Jim O’Callaghan says video ‘does not represent the views of the Government’.

A town called Schengen: After decades of seamless travel, European borders checks are back

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/europe/2026/10/22/a-town-called-schengen-after-decades-of-seamless-travel-european-borders-checks-are-back/

Published: October 22, 2026 11:12

Creeping reintroduction of checkpoints inside Schengen travel area a nuisance for town where Luxembourg, France and Germany come together

Central Bank fines Irish-based unit of crypto giant Coinbase €3.3m

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/10/22/central-bank-fines-irish-based-unit-of-crypto-giant-coinbase-33m/

Published: October 22, 2026 10:55

Coinbase Global is the largest crypto exchange in the US and the world’s biggest custodian of Bitcoin

Financial controls to be tightened on the hot school meals programme

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/social-affairs/2026/10/22/financial-controls-to-be-tightened-on-the-hot-school-meals-programme/

Published: October 22, 2026 10:41

Spending watchdog identified opportunities to strengthen financial controls, procurement assurance and performance monitoring

New EU sanctions package does not propose to target Aughinish Alumina exports

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/10/22/new-eu-sanctions-package-does-not-propose-to-target-aughinish-alumina-exports/

Published: October 22, 2026 10:35

Measures cutting Aughinish Alumina’s exports to Russia not included in draft of EU’s next round of economic sanctions targeting Moscow

US and Israel draw up plans for renewed strikes on Iran after elections

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/us/2026/10/22/us-and-israel-draw-up-plans-for-renewed-strikes-on-iran-after-elections/

Published: October 22, 2026 09:23

Donald Trump has repeatedly cancelled plans for a return to major combat

Ireland looks to increase troop numbers in Bosnia and Kosovo after Lebanon mission ends

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/10/22/ireland-looks-to-increase-troop-numbers-in-bosnia-and-kosovo-after-lebanon-mission-ends/

Published: October 22, 2026 09:00

Lebanon mission due to wind down early next year, ending five decades of Ireland’s presence in the region

BMW cars, Louis Vuitton bags, Rolex watches seized by gardaí investigating charitable body

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/10/22/bmw-cars-louis-vuitton-bags-rolex-watches-seized-by-gardai-investigating-charitable-body/

Published: October 22, 2026 08:16

Gardaí also seized jewellery worth €40,000 and carried out searches as part of inquiry into Dublin-based organisation

More than 70,000 people left before completing emergency department treatment

https://www.irishtimes.com/health/2026/10/22/more-than-70000-people-left-before-completing-emergency-department-treatment/

Published: October 22, 2026 08:06

Figures for first seven months of 2026 show issue most prominent at Dublin’s Mater and St James’s hospitals

Joanne McNally is every Irish woman’s best friend. The begrudgers won’t make a dent in her

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2026/10/22/joanne-mcnally-is-every-irish-womans-best-friend-the-begrudgers-wont-make-a-dent-in-her/

Published: October 22, 2026 08:00

This brilliant comic deserves every opportunity coming her way

Convicted gang rapists say trial was prejudiced by allowing woman to give evidence behind screen

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/10/22/convicted-gang-rapists-say-trial-was-prejudiced-by-allowing-woman-to-give-evidence-behind-screen/

Published: October 22, 2026 08:00

Court of Appeal also told that trial judge did not give clear explanation in response to jury question on rape laws

Storm Austen: Orange warnings issued as Ireland braces for torrential rain and wind

https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/2026/10/22/storm-austen-orange-warnings-issued-by-met-eireann-as-ireland-cork-dublin-braces-for-torrential-rain-and-wind/

Published: October 22, 2026 07:00

Met Éireann has upgraded warnings as the outlook for coming days deteriorates

Darragh O’Brien backs Phil Hogan for UN post despite pushing for his resignation amid Covid

https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/10/22/darragh-obrien-backs-phil-hogan-for-un-post-despite-pushing-for-his-resignation-amid-covid/

Published: October 22, 2026 06:00

Minister for the Environment says Covid-era golfgate controversy that cost EU commissioner his job ‘is done’

‘I had no idea that being pregnant increased your risk of getting a blood clot’

https://www.irishtimes.com/health/your-wellness/2026/10/22/i-had-no-idea-that-being-pregnant-increased-your-risk-of-getting-a-blood-clot/

Published: October 22, 2026 05:01

Blood clots can happen to anyone, but pregnancy and birth raise risks for women

Finn McRedmond: Andy Burnham making TikToks about parking tickets seems to be missing the point

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/10/22/finn-mcredmond-andy-burnham-making-tiktoks-about-parking-tickets-seems-to-be-missing-the-point/

Published: October 22, 2026 05:00

Why does politics feel more parochial than ever at a time when global affairs are king?

Restaurant review: A little bit of sauce would go a long way in this Michelin-listed pub

https://www.irishtimes.com/food/restaurants/review/2026/10/15/the-universal-review-a-little-bit-of-sauce-would-go-a-long-way-in-this-michelin-listed-galway-pub/

Published: October 22, 2026 05:00

Provenance is very strong at this cosy city spot and the food is good, but some tweaks would enhance the experience

Bank of Ireland ‘accelerating’ AI’s role in fraud detection and financial guidance

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/10/22/bank-of-ireland-accelerating-ais-role-in-fraud-detection-and-financial-guidance/

Published: October 22, 2026 05:00

Bank says generative artificial intelligence tool has identified €55m in potential tax refunds to customers since April launch

A year after Munster humbled Leinster, the much-changed foes are ready to battle again

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/10/22/a-year-after-munster-humbled-leinster-the-much-changed-foes-are-ready-to-battle-again/

Published: October 22, 2026 05:00

Clayton McMillan and Leo Cullen must chose between tried and trusted or twist towards youth on Saturday

No obvious indications mother who died at Wicklow home had suffered violence

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/10/22/no-obvious-indications-mother-who-died-at-wicklow-home-had-suffered-violence/

Published: October 22, 2026 05:00

Bodies of Bridget ‘Biddy’ O’Brien and Jamie McGinn discovered at their home in Bray

‘Some specimen of a man’: Why Andy Farrell has faith in uncapped James McNabney

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/10/22/some-specimen-of-a-man-why-andy-farrell-has-faith-in-uncapped-james-mcnabney/

Published: October 22, 2026 05:00

Ulster’s 6ft 5in solid young backrow is athletic and has excellent pace and footwork

Why foreign governments are paying lobbyists to make their case in Brussels

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/europe/2026/10/22/why-foreign-governments-are-paying-lobbyists-to-make-their-case-in-brussels/

Published: October 22, 2026 05:00

More countries are turning to public affairs consultants instead of diplomats to make their case