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Zimbabwean pastor brings defamation action against Conor McGregor

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/08/20/zimbabwean-pastor-brings-defamation-action-against-conor-mcgregor/

Published: August 20, 2026 19:00

Gerard Chimbganda’s firm previously in controversy over forged Garda vetting certificates

Legal fees of up to €30,000 for some barristers and solicitors amid legal aid strike

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/08/20/legal-fees-of-up-to-30000-for-some-barristers-and-solicitors-amid-legal-aid-strike/

Published: August 20, 2026 18:42

Applications made as criminal legal aid solicitors refuse to represent clients over changes to how they are paid

Fans launch petition calling for Gianni Infantino resignation and Fifa reform

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/08/20/fans-launch-petition-calling-for-gianni-infantino-resignation-and-fifa-reform/

Published: August 20, 2026 18:05

Three continental confederations accused the Fifa president of ‘deception’ in an open letter last week

O’Flynn Group to appeal ‘incomprehensible’ refusal of 1,150-home development in Cork

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/08/21/oflynn-group-to-appeal-incomprehensible-refusal-of-1150-home-development-in-cork/

Published: August 20, 2026 17:50

Council says proposal contravenes zoning objectives

Ireland miss out on semi-final spot after Spain’s late show in men’s World Cup

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/hockey/2026/08/20/ireland-miss-out-on-semi-final-spot-after-spains-late-show-in-mens-world-cup/

Published: August 20, 2026 17:42

Ireland only needed a draw, but Marc Reyne scored twice in the final quarter to end Irish hopes

‘A slap in the face to the Irish public’: TikTok rejects Oireachtas invite after M9 crash

https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/08/20/a-slap-in-the-face-to-the-irish-public-tiktok-rejects-oireachtas-invite-after-m9-crash/

Published: August 20, 2026 17:18

Committee chair Alan Kelly said social media company had an ‘enormous responsibility’ that cannot be shirked

‘People in Ireland are the kindest people I’ve ever met’: Rosie O’Donnell takes over for Jimmy Kimmel

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio/2026/08/20/people-in-ireland-are-the-kindest-people-ive-ever-met-rosie-odonnell-takes-over-for-jimmy-kimmel/

Published: August 20, 2026 17:00

Rosie O’Donnell returns to the US from Ireland to host Jimmy Kimmel Live

M9 crash: Society ‘must never glorify wild behaviour’, says bishop

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/08/20/m9-crash-society-must-never-glorify-wild-behaviour-says-bishop/

Published: August 20, 2026 15:53

Bishop Denis Nulty says crash ‘a sharp reminder that all of us share an enormous responsibility when we sit behind a wheel’

Troy Parrott shakes off setbacks of injury and burden of expectation with Real Betis move

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/08/20/troy-parrott-shakes-off-setbacks-of-injury-and-burden-of-expectation-with-real-betis-move/

Published: August 20, 2026 15:48

Ireland hero taking another step up in a fascinating career

Nine-hour Russian missile and drone attack kills 16 in Kyiv and surrounding area

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/europe/2026/08/20/russian-ballistic-missiles-kill-at-least-six-in-kyiv-and-surrounding-region/

Published: August 20, 2026 15:28

Parts of Ukrainian capital left without power

Grace Lynch’s father tells of near miss with scrambler bike months after daughter’s death

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/08/20/grace-lynchs-father-tells-of-near-miss-with-scrambler-bike-months-after-daughters-death/

Published: August 20, 2026 15:00

Garda liasion officer told Martin Lynch camera not working on road in which encounter took place

Dublin care workers’ strike ends after Labour Court recommends letting pay review proceed

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/social-affairs/2026/08/20/dublin-care-workers-strike-ends-after-labour-court-recommends-letting-pay-review-proceed/

Published: August 20, 2026 14:17

Irish Workers Union says action could resume if progress not made

Iranian man accused of carrying out arson attack at Dublin mosque sent forward for trial

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/08/20/iranian-man-accused-of-carrying-out-arson-attack-at-dublin-mosque-sent-forward-for-trial/

Published: August 20, 2026 14:01

He told gardaí he was opposed to sharia law and did not care if children died in fire, it is alleged

Ulrich Siegmund: AfD’s scent specialist smells victory

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/europe/2026/08/20/ulrich-siegmund-afds-scent-specialist-smells-victory/

Published: August 20, 2026 13:37

Right-wing candidate could be on course for one of the greatest political upsets in postwar German history

Irish Rail commuters face long delays as a result of signalling failure in Dublin

https://www.irishtimes.com/transport/2026/08/20/irish-rail-warns-of-long-delays-in-dublin-as-a-result-of-signalling-failure/

Published: August 20, 2026 12:51

Services resume following outage affecting an area from Lansdowne Road to Donabate

Shona McCarthy named as new Arts Council director

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/2026/08/20/shona-mccarthy-named-as-new-arts-council-director/

Published: August 20, 2026 12:50

Former Edinburgh Festival Fringe organiser appointed to role

Film and TV director John Irvin dies aged 86

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/film/2026/08/20/film-and-tv-director-john-irvin-dies-aged-86/

Published: August 20, 2026 12:37

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy director said MI6 ‘took an interest’ in him but he was too left wing to be involved in espionage ‘hanky-panky’

Father of one died from stab wound to the body after incident on Cork street, inquest told

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/08/20/father-of-one-died-from-stab-wound-to-the-body-after-incident-on-cork-street-inquest-told/

Published: August 20, 2026 12:30

Oleksandr Zhyvystkyi moved to Ireland from Ukraine five years ago and worked as a metal fabricator

M9 crash: Pavee Point calls for compassion amid ‘vile and racist’ comments about Travellers

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/08/20/pavee-point-decries-vile-and-racist-social-media-abuse-of-travellers-since-m9-crash/

Published: August 20, 2026 12:05

‘I can understand people’s anger and frustration, but this could happen to any cohort of people in Irish society,’ Martin Collins says

Robbie Butler to be Northern Ireland’s next health minister

https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/08/20/robbie-butler-to-be-northern-irelands-next-health-minister/

Published: August 20, 2026 11:41

UUP politician to succeed his party colleague Mike Nesbitt, who resigned after clash with party leader over Coleraine hospital issue

File to be sent to DPP over death of man struck by bus in Dublin city in February

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/08/20/file-to-be-sent-to-dpp-over-death-of-man-struck-by-bus-in-dublin-city-in-february/

Published: August 20, 2026 11:10

Separately, file also being sent over a three-year-old who died after being struck by a car in Finglas in March

Europe has no choice but to wish Marco Rubio well, even if it is through gritted teeth

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/us/2026/08/20/europe-has-no-choice-but-to-wish-marco-rubio-well-even-if-it-is-through-gritted-teeth/

Published: August 20, 2026 10:34

Americans who support reckless wars are sometimes also the most likely to defend democratic Europe

Vigil to be held for three sisters and boy (7) injured in M9 motorway crash

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/08/20/vigil-to-be-held-for-three-sisters-and-boy-7-injured-in-m9-motorway-crash/

Published: August 20, 2026 10:28

GoFundMe appeal has raised more than €500,000 to help with medical expenses

Martin Heydon ‘open’ to introducing animal food transport scheme for farmers

https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/08/20/martin-heydon-open-to-introducing-animal-food-transport-scheme-for-farmers/

Published: August 20, 2026 09:53

Support may not be made available until next year

US and Turkey criticise Israeli attack on Syria

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/middle-east/2026/08/20/us-and-turkey-criticise-israeli-attack-on-syria/

Published: August 20, 2026 08:51

Turkey has accused ⁠Israel of trying to destabilise Syria and undermine its new administration

Two men injured in Co Kilkenny motorcycle crash

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/08/20/two-men-injured-in-co-kilkenny-motorcycle-crash/

Published: August 20, 2026 07:32

Collision happened on Wednesday night outside Ballyragget

Dublin’s main mortuary operating at double capacity

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dublin/2026/08/20/dublins-main-mortuary-operating-at-double-capacity/

Published: August 20, 2026 06:59

Funeral directors’ association chief warns staff are working in ‘less than ideal’ conditions

What is Moderna’s new cancer vaccine and how big a breakthrough is it?

https://www.irishtimes.com/health/2026/08/20/what-is-modernas-new-cancer-vaccine-and-how-big-a-breakthrough-is-it/

Published: August 20, 2026 05:33

Cancer vaccine approach may change how the disease is treated more broadly, experts say

Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg buys castle in Co Waterford

https://www.irishtimes.com/property/2026/08/20/meta-boss-mark-zuckerberg-buys-co-waterford-castle/

Published: August 20, 2026 05:00

Tech billionaire and wife acquire Strancally Castle in off-market transaction

Good riddance to ‘Woke 1.0’, but was any of it necessary?

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/08/20/good-riddance-to-woke-10-but-was-any-of-it-necessary/

Published: August 20, 2026 05:00

Participants subtly try to distance themselves from their 2020-2023 behaviour in shaping groupthink mindset

Ciarán Murphy: Croke Park’s concerts, soccer matches and boxing bouts benefit GAA members across country

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2026/08/20/croke-parks-concerts-soccer-matches-and-boxing-bouts-benefit-gaa-members-across-country/

Published: August 20, 2026 05:00

Hosting Premier League teams and musicians makes perfect business sense for association

M9 crash: What happened when? From attempted break-ins to fatal collision

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/08/20/m9-crash-what-happened-when-from-attempted-break-ins-to-fatal-collision/

Published: August 20, 2026 05:00

Young males recorded attempting thefts in Athy appeared to be using same BMW involved in crash hours later

Irish doctor jailed in UK for sexually assaulting patients worked in Dublin care centre

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/08/20/irish-doctor-jailed-in-uk-for-sexually-assaulting-patients-worked-in-dublin-care-centre/

Published: August 20, 2026 05:00

St Michael’s House in Ballymun says it implemented all Medical Council safeguards and will be ‘reviewing for any lessons learned’

Dublin heritage plaques: Who decides who gets recognition?

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dublin/2026/08/20/dublin-heritage-plaques-who-decides-who-gets-recognition/

Published: August 20, 2026 05:00

Dublin City Council programme recognises events and people, including the first Irish show by The Beatles to the Ballyfermot train ambush

Newton Emerson: A strict approach to citizenship would be a policy of inclusion

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/08/20/newton-emerson-a-strict-approach-to-citizenship-would-be-a-policy-of-inclusion/

Published: August 20, 2026 05:00

Citizenship is mocked by near-identical forms of non-citizenship for non-citizens

Simon Harris’s aide mocked teachers as work-shy and public as ‘racist’

https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/08/20/simon-harriss-aide-mocked-teachers-as-work-shy-and-public-as-racist/

Published: August 20, 2026 05:00

Constituency chief John Kelly called Donald Trump a ‘moron’ and Prince Harry a ‘snowflake’ in social media posts

I left Galway in 1971. Marion stayed. I visit now from Colombia and we relive the past

https://www.irishtimes.com/abroad/2026/08/20/back-in-galway-memories-shared-with-my-cousin-stretch-so-far-back-they-can-feel-magical/

Published: August 20, 2026 05:00

On a visit home from Colombia, I realise most of us are not truly gone forever

Met Éireann forecasts scattered showers and temperatures of up to 20 degrees

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/08/20/scattered-showers-today-and-friday-but-dry-for-the-weekend/

Published: August 20, 2026 04:00

Met Éireann forecasts temperatures up to 19 degrees over coming days

I tried out new foods at work. They my focus and creativity, and I felt better too

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/work/2026/08/20/i-tried-out-new-foods-at-work-they-helped-my-focus-and-creativity-and-i-felt-better-too/

Published: August 20, 2026 04:00

New book examines how the right diet can improve workplace performance, including focus, clarity, energy and creativity

‘Students prefer to work with books’: Is classroom tech worth it?

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/08/20/students-prefer-to-work-with-books-is-classroom-tech-worth-it/

Published: August 20, 2026 04:00

Despite cost, an increasing number of schools are turning to individual iPads for students

Level of interest in new savings scheme high, says banking group

https://www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2026/08/20/level-of-interest-in-new-savings-scheme-high-says-banking-group/

Published: August 20, 2026 04:00

Tax incentives and simplicity are main attractions in promised investment accounts - BPFI survey

Prince Harry and Meghan to relocate back to Britain, say reports

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/uk/2026/08/19/prince-harry-and-meghan-to-relocate-back-to-britain-say-reports/

Published: August 19, 2026 22:17

​Couple to move six years after they ⁠stepped down from their royal ‌duties

Coillte ordered to stop felling at forest over fears for oak trees

https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/2026/08/19/coillte-ordered-to-stop-felling-at-forest-over-fears-for-oak-trees/

Published: August 19, 2026 21:26

Department of Agriculture issues order to cease work to allow investigation of felling licence

Durán on the double as Celtic see off LASK in opening Champions League playoff

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/08/19/duran-on-the-double-as-celtic-see-off-lask-in-opening-champions-league-playoff/

Published: August 19, 2026 21:22

Austrian side had two goals ruled out for offside

Kinahan lieutenant Sean McGovern sues State over detention in Portlaoise Prison

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/08/19/kinahan-lieutenant-sean-mcgovern-sues-state-over-detention-in-portlaoise-prison/

Published: August 19, 2026 20:16

The governor of Portlaoise Prison, the Irish Prison Service and the Minister for Justice are listed as defendants in the case

M9 crash: Gardaí rule out involvement of ‘sixth youth’ in fatal motorway incident

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/08/19/m9-crash-gardai-rule-out-involvement-of-sixth-youth-in-fatal-motorway-incident/

Published: August 19, 2026 19:38

Fundraiser for injured sisters and young boy reaches €400,000 three days after incident

Cork University Hospital short more than 1,000 staff, says chief executive

https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/08/19/cork-university-hospital-short-more-than-1000-staff-says-chief-executive/

Published: August 19, 2026 19:09

Health Service Executive says hospital operating at a staffing level of 260 above its approved limit as of last month

Farmers cast grateful glance to the skies as rain falls at Virginia Show

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/08/19/farmers-cast-grateful-glance-to-the-skies-as-rain-falls-at-virginia-show/

Published: August 19, 2026 18:58

Cattle breeders at Co Cavan agricultural show ponder future feed shortages as summer heat stunts grass growth

Paddy Power attempt at lighthearted satire about the English falls foul of ad regulator

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/08/19/paddy-power-attempt-at-lighthearted-satire-about-the-english-falls-foul-of-ad-regulator/

Published: August 19, 2026 18:15

Watchdog said advert conveyed message English people ‘did not clean up after themselves’

Teenage boy seriously injured in e-scooter crash

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/08/19/teenage-boy-seriously-injured-in-e-scooter-crash/

Published: August 19, 2026 17:55

Incident is latest in wave of injuries among young e-scooter users prompting concern over recent weeks

Been caught out by a text scam? You aren’t alone

https://www.irishtimes.com/technology/consumer-tech/2026/08/19/been-caught-out-by-a-text-scam-you-arent-alone/

Published: August 19, 2026 16:37

There are steps you can take to protect yourself and reduce the risk of falling prey to a scammer

Fungie the Dolphin a product of an unusual maritime mixed marriage, DNA study finds

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/08/19/fungie-the-dolphin-a-product-of-an-unusual-maritime-mixed-marriage-dna-study-finds/

Published: August 19, 2026 16:00

Bottlenose dolphin was a popular tourist attraction in Dingle, Co Kerry for decades before disappearing in 2020

Garda charged with soliciting murders of woman and three children

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/08/19/garda-charged-with-soliciting-murders-of-woman-and-three-children/

Published: August 19, 2026 14:55

Officer has been suspended from duty since investigation first began

Graham Norton pay from top-rated chat show falls again to €2.47m

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/08/19/graham-norton-pay-from-top-rated-chat-show-falls-again-to-247m/

Published: August 19, 2026 14:08

ITV subsidiary So Television produces The Graham Norton Show for BBC and stations worldwide, including Virgin Media

Troy Parrott to undergo medical at Real Betis ahead of €20m deal

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/08/19/troy-parrott-to-undergo-medical-at-real-betis-ahead-of-20m-deal/

Published: August 19, 2026 13:20

Reports in the Netherlands and Spain place the Irish striker on the cusp of a move

Death notice for second teenager killed in M9 crash posted to RIP.ie

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/08/19/death-notice-for-second-teenager-killed-in-m9-crash-posted-to-ripie/

Published: August 19, 2026 13:13

The parents of Alex McCarthy were said to be ‘heartbroken’ by his death

Ireland’s soaring green fees: Golfers pay €500 for 18 holes at top courses

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/2026/08/19/irelands-soaring-green-fees-golfers-pay-500-for-18-holes-at-top-courses/

Published: August 19, 2026 13:00

The golf business is set for a significant boost with the Ryder Cup coming to Adare Manor in 2027

Most patients have multiple addictions, says addiction treatment clinic Rutland Centre

https://www.irishtimes.com/health/2026/08/19/most-patients-have-multiple-addictions-says-addiction-treatment-clinic-rutland-centre/

Published: August 19, 2026 12:58

Nearly two-thirds of all those entering the centre have more than one addiction, usually to alcohol and cocaine

Israel opens internal criminal investigation into killings of Hind Rajab (6) and Gaza rescue workers

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/middle-east/2026/08/19/israel-opens-internal-criminal-investigation-into-killings-of-hind-rajab-6-and-gaza-rescue-workers/

Published: August 19, 2026 12:19

IDF says there will be no inquiry into killing ​of seven aid workers ​with the World Central Kitchen charity in ‌2024

Public reminded of importance of smoke alarms as house fire deaths up by a third

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/08/19/public-reminded-of-importance-of-smoke-alarms-as-house-fire-deaths-up-by-a-third/

Published: August 19, 2026 12:08

Thirty-four people died in house fires last year – the most since 2017

‘Sometimes you have to take a leap of faith’: Dublin man’s life changed by new form of heart surgery

https://www.irishtimes.com/health/2026/08/19/sometimes-you-have-to-take-a-leap-of-faith-mans-life-changed-by-new-form-of-heart-surgery/

Published: August 19, 2026 12:00

Dubliner Derek Toomey (62) could not walk for more than a few minutes before having procedure at Dublin’s Mater hospital

MetroLink a ‘key target’ for construction group Sisk after forming joint venture

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/08/19/metrolink-a-key-target-for-construction-group-sisk-after-forming-joint-venture/

Published: August 19, 2026 11:22

Sisk says its advance order books is valued at €7.2bn and reports sharp uptick in 2025 operating profits

Man (70s) dies after single-vehicle crash in Co Meath

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/08/19/man-70s-dies-after-single-vehicle-crash-in-co-meath/

Published: August 19, 2026 11:18

Crash took place on the N51 near Janeville in Slane shortly after 10.40am

Irish house price growth hits two-year low as market cools

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/08/19/property-price-growth-hits-two-year-low-as-market-cools/

Published: August 19, 2026 11:18

Latest Residential Property Price Index indicates prices in Dublin rose at annual rate of 4.6%

Why did the UUP’s Mike Nesbitt resign as Northern Ireland’s minister for health?

https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/08/19/why-did-the-uups-mike-nesbitt-resign-as-northern-irelands-minister-for-health/

Published: August 19, 2026 11:16

Leader Jon Burrows is under pressure to bring stability to a party that finds itself in a political crisis

Ukraine’s ousted defence minister calls for wartime elections

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/europe/2026/08/19/ukraines-ousted-defence-minister-calls-for-wartime-elections/

Published: August 19, 2026 10:00

Anti-corruption agencies announce operation against presidential advisers following Mykhailo Fedorov’s address

Safety of children living in Co Monaghan disability centre ‘at risk’

https://www.irishtimes.com/health/2026/08/19/safety-of-children-living-in-co-monaghan-disability-centre-at-risk/

Published: August 19, 2026 09:31

Hiqa reported Longfield House to Tusla and HSE over concerns about the facility, part of which inspectors described as ‘a bleak environment’

Nick Kyrgios admits ‘huge mistake’ after testing positive for cocaine

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/tennis/2026/08/19/nick-kyrgios-admits-huge-mistake-after-testing-positive-for-cocaine/

Published: August 19, 2026 09:24

Australian former Wimbledon finalist tested positive at a tournament in Mallorca in June

Garda to appear in court in connection with anti-corruption investigation

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/08/19/garda-to-appear-in-court-in-connection-with-anti-corruption-investigation/

Published: August 19, 2026 09:21

The man has been suspended from duty since the investigation first began

Man charged over theft of two cans of Coca Cola ‘denied fair hearing’ in District Court

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/08/19/man-charged-over-theft-of-two-cans-of-coca-cola-denied-fair-hearing-in-district-court/

Published: August 19, 2026 09:14

Sean O’Hanlon had his bail revoked at Dundalk District Court in the absence of fair procedures

Iran eyes military targets in Europe if Donald Trump escalates war, insiders say

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/middle-east/2026/08/19/iran-eyes-military-targets-in-europe-if-donald-trump-escalates-war-insiders-say/

Published: August 19, 2026 09:00

Proposals to retaliate against US assets beyond Middle East come as many in Tehran see renewed conflict as inevitable

Body of man (60s) found in Co Cavan home

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/08/19/body-of-man-60s-found-in-co-cavan-home/

Published: August 19, 2026 08:17

Gardaí are considering all possibilities and are not ruling out foul play

RTÉ to broadcast Katie Taylor’s fight in Croke Park

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/boxing/2026/08/19/rte-to-broadcast-katie-taylors-fight-in-croke-park/

Published: August 19, 2026 07:54

State broadcaster has secured free-to-air rights for Bray boxer's last time in the ring

‘Frightening time’ for family injured in M9 crash, friend says, as nearly €200,000 raised

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/08/19/frightening-time-for-family-injured-in-m9-crash-friend-says-as-nearly-195000-raised/

Published: August 19, 2026 07:36

Family friend says it is an ‘incredibly difficult and frightening time’

IFA repeats calls for Government action on fodder crisis

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/08/19/ifa-repeats-calls-for-government-action-on-fodder-crisis/

Published: August 19, 2026 07:19

Harvest likely to be one of the poorest on record, says Francie Gorman

Ulster Unionist leader calls for ‘meaningful reform’ in health sector as minister quits

https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/08/19/ulster-unionist-leader-calls-for-meaningful-reform-in-health-sector-as-minister-quits/

Published: August 19, 2026 07:07

Resignation follows fallout between Mike Nesbitt and Jon Burrows over policy on Causeway Hospital in Co Derry

HSE says high-risk cannabinoids found in some vapes sold in Ireland

https://www.irishtimes.com/health/2026/08/19/hse-says-high-risk-cannabinoids-found-in-some-vapes-sold-in-ireland/

Published: August 19, 2026 07:06

Substances linked to ‘serious physical and mental health harms’

Donald Trump says deal reached with Canada and pauses tariffs

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/08/19/donald-trump-says-deal-reached-with-canada-and-pauses-tariffs/

Published: August 19, 2026 06:12

Last-minute reprieve follows ‘intense’ talks with Mark Carney to avert 50% levies on billions of dollars in goods

Bad news for Donald Trump in Florida: The rise of David Jolly

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/us/2026/08/19/david-jollys-rise-could-spell-bad-news-for-donald-trump-in-florida/

Published: August 19, 2026 06:08

The Sunshine State has not had a Democratic governor this century - that could change despite the US president’s approval of Byron Donalds

How do you maintain a friendship with someone whose boyfriend is so horrible?

https://www.irishtimes.com/health/your-wellness/2026/08/19/how-do-you-maintain-a-friendship-with-someone-whose-boyfriend-is-so-horrible/

Published: August 19, 2026 05:01

Tell Me About It: They have separated themselves entirely from our group and I fear the isolation may push her closer to him

Number of Ireland players in Premier League set for record low this season

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/08/19/number-of-ireland-players-in-premier-league-set-for-record-low-this-season/

Published: August 19, 2026 05:00

Last season’s return of seven Irish players featuring in the English top flight could be reduced

What a shameful, disreputable clown Donald Trump is

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/08/19/what-a-shameful-disreputable-clown-is-donald-trump/

Published: August 19, 2026 05:00

The idiot king has stabbed his South Korean ally in the back because a nuclearised North Korea is showing him respect

Why aren’t there more prosecutions for dangerous driving videos on social media?

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/08/19/what-happens-to-dangerous-driving-videos-on-social-media-and-why-arent-there-more-prosecutions/

Published: August 19, 2026 05:00

Platforms such as TikTok and Snapchat have a responsibility to remove illegal content

Deaths of children in domestic incidents to be subject to new national reviews

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/social-affairs/2026/08/19/deaths-of-children-in-domestic-incidents-to-be-subject-to-new-national-reviews/

Published: August 19, 2026 05:00

Currently no way of tracking or reviewing violent and tragic child deaths in Ireland

Gardaí start specialist training in UK for high-risk vehicle pursuits

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/08/19/gardai-start-specialist-training-in-uk-for-high-risk-vehicle-pursuits/

Published: August 19, 2026 05:00

Offenders on roads aware that gardaí will not pursue if they travel the wrong way down a major roadway

Kathy Sheridan: They felt like masters of the universe. They weren’t even masters of themselves

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/08/19/m9-crash-they-felt-like-masters-of-the-universe-they-werent-even-masters-of-themselves/

Published: August 19, 2026 05:00

No parables of good versus evil, or yelps of outrage are going to change those broken lives

Uisce Éireann decision on extending hosepipe ban due shortly

https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/2026/08/19/uisce-eireann-decision-on-extending-hosepipe-ban-due-in-days/

Published: August 19, 2026 05:00

Prohibition set to expire next week, but only some areas recovering from drought

Warming seas around Ireland will kill species and damage tourism

https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/climate-crisis/2026/08/19/seas-around-ireland-and-europe-warming-beyond-what-many-marine-species-can-tolerate/

Published: August 19, 2026 05:00

Climate change is main driver behind marine heatwaves that harm fisheries, tourism and public health

TikTok starts offering redundancy agreements to staff in Dublin

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/08/17/tech-lay-offs-tiktok-starts-offering-redundancy-agreements-to-staff/

Published: August 19, 2026 05:00

Social media giant to offset job losses with creation of 320 new posts, but about 300 workers to go overall

Laura Kennedy: There are worse things you can be mistaken for than British

https://www.irishtimes.com/abroad/2026/08/19/there-are-worse-things-you-can-be-mistaken-for-than-british/

Published: August 19, 2026 05:00

While many Irish love and feel close to Australia, most Australians I encountered during my time there didn’t know much about us at all

‘It’s a mindset’: Unlike Ireland, Finland decided neutrality meant developing its military

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/europe/2026/08/19/its-a-mindset-unlike-ireland-finland-decided-neutrality-meant-developing-its-military/

Published: August 19, 2026 05:00

Formerly neutral, the country is taking a whole-of-society approach to defending its people along the longest line of defence between the EU and Russia

Sonia O’Sullivan: Rhasidat Adeleke seems to have fallen back in love with running

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/athletics/2026/08/19/rhasidat-adeleke-showed-star-power-as-she-stepped-up-to-secure-silver/

Published: August 19, 2026 05:00

Watching on TV, you can also lose sight of the emotional rollercoaster that unfolds over a championship week

Leaving Cert students with dyslexia should get ‘extra 10 minutes per hour in exams’

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/education/2026/08/19/leaving-cert-students-with-dyslexia-should-get-extra-10-minutes-per-hour-in-exams/

Published: August 19, 2026 05:00

Lecturer Keith Murphy, who left school at 14 and was diagnosed with dyslexia years later, says better supports needed at second level

Billionaire Tony Bloom quietly bankrolls an Irish property fund’s four-year buying spree

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/08/19/billionaire-tony-bloom-quietly-bankrolls-irish-property-funds-four-year-buying-spree/

Published: August 19, 2026 04:00

Premier League club owner backed Meath-based Star Stone Property Group’s recent €600k deal to buy Drogheda shopping centre

Rose of Tralee 2026: Westmeath contender who shared alopecia condition called the winner

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio/2026/08/18/rose-of-tralee-2026-westmeath-contender-who-shared-alopecia-condition-called-the-winner/

Published: August 18, 2026 23:11

Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh: ‘I’m actually speechless ... I honestly would not have been able to do this without these girls’

Stormont Minister of Health Mike Nesbitt resigns

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/08/18/stormont-minister-of-health-mike-nesbitt-resigns/

Published: August 18, 2026 21:57

Former UUP leader came under pressure from campaigners against withdrawal of emergency general surgery from Causeway Hospital

US states accuse Meta of hiding research on teen social media addiction

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/americas/2026/08/18/us-states-accuse-meta-of-hiding-research-on-teen-social-media-addiction/

Published: August 18, 2026 21:07

Document said young users ‘are the best ones’ while another stated teenagers are ‘hooked’, landmark court case hears

Two men seriously injured in Donegal road crash

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/08/18/two-men-seriously-injured-in-donegal-road-crash/

Published: August 18, 2026 20:17

Duo taken to Letterkenny hospital; road remains closed for technical examination

US sanctions International Criminal Court president and Israel prosecutor

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/americas/2026/08/18/us-sanctions-international-criminal-court-president-and-israel-prosecutor/

Published: August 18, 2026 20:14

US secretary of state Marco Rubio has called the Hague-based ICC a ‘corrupt and fatally politicised supranational court’

Catherine Connolly to meet Ann Travers after encounter with her sister’s IRA murderer

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/08/18/catherine-connolly-to-meet-ann-travers-after-encounter-with-her-sisters-ira-murderer/

Published: August 18, 2026 19:24

President was pictured in Belfast with only person convicted of Mary Travers’s killing in 1984