RSS Parrot

Hurling to trial new rules which include prohibiting consecutive handpasses

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2026/09/09/hurling-to-trial-new-rules-which-include-prohibiting-consecutive-handpasses/

Published: September 9, 2026 10:58

Two points awarded for converted sideline puck, 65s taken from the defending team’s side of pitch among rules proposed

Taoiseach says Garda prepared for Trump visit in wake of reported drone sighting

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/09/09/taoiseach-says-garda-prepared-for-trump-visit-in-wake-of-drone-sighting-over-irish-sea/

Published: September 9, 2026 10:25

Defence analyst Declan Power says drone over Irish Sea would be ‘a classic example of hybrid warfare’

GAA ‘just not ready’ for integration, says director general Tom Ryan

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2026/09/09/gaa-just-not-ready-for-integration-says-director-general-tom-ryan/

Published: September 9, 2026 10:05

Mary McAleese stepped down as chairwoman of the Integration Committee overseeing the amalgamation of the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association yesterday

‘People just want safety’: Migrants feel ‘targeted’ by Irish citizenship reforms

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/social-affairs/2026/09/09/people-just-want-safety-migrants-feel-targeted-by-irish-citizenship-reforms/

Published: September 9, 2026 09:47

Immigrants label Jim O’Callaghan’s proposed changes, including an eight-year wait before applying, as ‘performative’ and a ‘distraction’

Gardaí investigating reported sighting of large drone close to Dublin Bay

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/09/09/gardai-investigating-sighting-of-large-drone-close-to-dublin-bay/

Published: September 9, 2026 09:01

Defence analyst Declan Power says drone sighting ‘a classic example of hybrid warfare’

Ben Shelton stuns defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in 3.33am US Open finish

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/tennis/2026/09/09/ben-shelton-stuns-defending-champion-carlos-alcaraz-in-latest-ever-us-open-finish/

Published: September 9, 2026 08:29

American beat Spain star in five sets to reach semi-finals at Flushing Meadows

Amazon announces 200 new jobs in Dublin and increases starting pay

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/work/2026/09/09/amazon-announces-200-new-jobs-in-dublin-and-increases-starting-pay/

Published: September 9, 2026 08:22

The ecommerce giant says move shows company’s ‘sustained investment in its Irish workforce’

Trump family ‘more than welcome’ at revamped Morrissey’s pub in Doonbeg

https://www.irishtimes.com/food/restaurants/2026/09/09/trump-family-more-than-welcome-at-revamped-morrisseys-pub-in-doonbeg/

Published: September 9, 2026 08:00

Popular west Clare bar is up and running again, with local man Eamonn Vaughan at the helm

Mary McAleese’s scathing criticism of GAA leadership is highly damaging

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2026/09/09/mary-mcaleeses-fiery-resignation-leaves-gaa-roadmap-to-integration-in-tatters/

Published: September 9, 2026 07:00

Former president’s fiery resignation leaves GAA roadmap to integration in tatters

Mamdani faces test as New York marks 25 years since 9/11 and toxic air is revisited

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/us/2026/09/09/mamdani-faces-test-as-new-york-marks-25-years-since-911-and-toxic-air-is-revisited/

Published: September 9, 2026 06:54

Mayor says survivors and families were failed as newly released documents shed fresh light on the toxic legacy of the attacks

Further flight disruptions expected after UK air traffic control breakdown

https://www.irishtimes.com/transport/2026/09/09/further-flight-disruptions-expected-after-uk-air-traffic-control-breakdown/

Published: September 9, 2026 05:48

Dublin Airport warns of possible knock-on effects following dozens of cancellations

Iran attacks US base in Jordan, ships near Hormuz after tankers sunk

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/middle-east/2026/09/09/iran-attacks-us-base-in-jordan-ships-near-hormuz-after-tankers-sunk/

Published: September 9, 2026 05:27

US military says it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers as tit-for-tat strikes ‌mount

Farming and food unprepared for global warming, says advisory council

https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/climate-crisis/2026/09/09/farming-and-food-unprepared-for-global-warming-says-advisory-council/

Published: September 9, 2026 05:00

Extreme weather events being treated as ‘isolated incidents’ rather than fundamental change, says Climate Change Advisory Council

Paddywagon bus tours continue following €3,000 fine and court case loss

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/09/09/paddywagon-bus-tours-continue-following-3000-fine-and-court-case-loss/

Published: September 9, 2026 05:00

Operator pleaded guilty to charges relating to movement of passengers without National Transport Authority licence

Law Society asks Minister to consider mediator in bid to end solicitors standoff

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/09/09/law-society-asks-minister-to-consider-mediator-in-bid-to-end-solicitors-standoff/

Published: September 9, 2026 05:00

Rosemarie Loftus told Jim O’Callaghan she was ‘surprised’ he suggested the criminal courts were ‘operating effectively’

Clamping vans to exit Dublin city after almost 30 years

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dublin/2026/09/09/clamping-vans-to-exit-dublin-city-after-almost-30-years/

Published: September 9, 2026 05:00

New enforcement contract to focus on public reports of illegal parking

Will Ireland’s new personal investment accounts make us wealthier?

https://www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2026/09/09/will-irelands-new-personal-investment-accounts-actually-make-us-wealthier/

Published: September 9, 2026 05:00

Irish people’s natural caution means we may not make the most of new personal investment accounts

Councils will be obliged to shift excess property tax cash from roads to housing

https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/09/09/councils-will-be-obliged-to-shift-excess-property-tax-cash-from-roads-to-housing/

Published: September 9, 2026 05:00

Ministers to be briefed on issues including online child safety, Arts Council, fodder shortages and citizenship

‘I’m a dad who can’t stop crying that family holidays with my daughters might be at an end’

https://www.irishtimes.com/health/your-wellness/2026/09/09/im-a-dad-who-cant-stop-crying-that-family-holidays-with-my-daughters-might-be-at-an-end/

Published: September 9, 2026 05:00

Tell Me About It: ‘I am gutted about this, but my wife says it’s start of new beginning for us’

Kathy Sheridan: Our politicians must assuage Trump’s tantrums. The public doesn’t have to play along

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/09/09/kathy-sheridan-our-politicians-must-assuage-trumps-tantrums-the-public-doesnt-have-to-play-along/

Published: September 9, 2026 05:00

When vengeance and gold are the objectives of the world’s most powerful man, nothing and no one is safe or sacred

Clamping to end in Dublin city, hospital incomes, and an IRFU hotel

https://www.irishtimes.com/podcasts/early-edition/clamping-to-end-in-dublin-city-hospital-incomes-and-an-irfu-hotel/

Published: September 9, 2026 05:00

Early Edition with Aideen Finnegan

Hospital income hit by consultant move to public-only contracts, notes confidential HSE report

https://www.irishtimes.com/health/2026/09/09/hospital-income-hit-by-consultant-move-to-public-only-contracts-notes-confidential-hse-report/

Published: September 9, 2026 05:00

Internal Health Service Executive paper indicates shortfall of nearly €56m

Dave Hannigan: Enjoy the delights of a new NFL season – the sport that keeps on killing

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/2026/09/09/enjoy-the-delights-of-a-new-nfl-season-the-sport-that-keeps-on-killing/

Published: September 9, 2026 05:00

The grim dangers of American football are now beyond question, but nobody seems to care

Should we expect more interest in attempted fraud from our banks?

https://www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2026/09/09/should-we-expect-more-interest-in-attempted-fraud-from-our-banks/

Published: September 9, 2026 05:00

Readers express frustration in cases where they have tried to have bank scam calls properly investigated

I live in Northern Ireland and want to work in the Republic. How is remote working handled?

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/work/2026/09/09/i-live-in-northern-ireland-and-want-to-work-for-the-public-sector-in-the-republic-how-is-remote-working-handled/

Published: September 9, 2026 05:00

Work Q&A: How does the Irish public sector typically handle remote working arrangements for Northern Ireland residents?

John McManus: Dear Power City, it’s over between us – and it’s you, not me

https://www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2026/09/09/dear-power-city-its-over-between-us-and-its-you-not-me/

Published: September 9, 2026 05:00

How hard is it to deliver a fridge? Impossible if it’s coming from this electrical retailer, it seems

Irish Open organisers confident they can ‘keep everything civilised’ ahead of Trump visit

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/2026/09/09/irish-open-organisers-confident-they-can-keep-everything-civilised-ahead-of-trump-visit/

Published: September 9, 2026 05:00

US president due to attend tournament in Doonbeg this weekend

IRFU seeks development partner for hotel and apartments beside Aviva Stadium

https://www.irishtimes.com/property/commercial-property/2026/09/09/irfu-seeks-development-partner-for-hotel-and-apartments-beside-the-aviva-stadium/

Published: September 9, 2026 05:00

Proposed Lansdowne Quarter to include 257-room hotel and 77 homes directly opposite entrance to stadium

LIV Golf files for bankruptcy with stars such as Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau owed millions

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/2026/09/08/liv-golf-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-through-496m-saudi-loan/

Published: September 8, 2026 22:25

CEO Scott O’Neil says ‘process is designed to build a stronger and more sustainable future for LIV Golf’

Ex-60 Minutes head says dismissed journalists had ‘refused to be accomplices’ in show’s destruction

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/us/2026/09/08/ex-60-minutes-head-says-dismissed-journalists-had-refused-to-be-accomplices-in-shows-destruction/

Published: September 8, 2026 21:43

Guy Campanile says facts ‘increasingly treated as items in a buffet, chosen depending on specific appetite and ideological tastes’

Troy Parrott scores winner in Champions League debut as Real Betis sink Lille

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/2026/09/08/troy-parrott-on-target-in-champions-league-debut-as-real-betis-sink-lille/

Published: September 8, 2026 21:28

Dubliner bags the winner in 3-2 away victory

Sharlene Mawdsley makes impressive injury return with 400m victory in Italy

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/athletics/2026/09/08/sharlene-mawdsley-makes-impressive-injury-return-with-400m-victory-in-italy/

Published: September 8, 2026 20:24

Tipp athlete makes timely return ahead of World Athletics Ultimate Championship this weekend

Friend of teens who died in M9 crash pleads guilty after wrong-way chase on M50

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/09/08/friend-of-teens-who-died-in-m9-crash-pleads-guilty-after-wrong-way-chase-on-m50/

Published: September 8, 2026 19:46

During a 33-minute chase, 17-year-old twice entered motorway against the flow of traffic

Aer Lingus pilot reports sighting of large drone close to Dublin Bay

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/09/08/civilian-aircraft-reports-sighting-of-large-drone-close-to-dublin-bay/

Published: September 8, 2026 19:18

Dublin Air Traffic Control notified of sighting at around 6pm on Tuesday

Woman to be sentenced next week for killing infant son and attempted murder of daughter (2)

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/09/08/woman-to-be-sentenced-next-week-for-killing-infant-son-and-attempted-murder-of-daughter-2/

Published: September 8, 2026 18:23

Belfast Crown Court hears accused was depressed and in a controlling relationship, and feels shame for actions of July 2021

Boy (8) died after being seriously injured while riding ‘dangerously defective’ quad bike

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/09/08/boy-8-died-after-being-seriously-injured-while-riding-dangerously-defective-quad-bike/

Published: September 8, 2026 17:02

Finn McGrath was airlifted to Temple Street hospital after Co Monaghan incident in August 2024, inquest hears

Mother pays tribute to ‘beautiful boy’ who died in crash at railway level-crossing

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/09/08/mother-pays-tribute-to-beautiful-boy-who-died-in-crash-at-railway-level-crossing/

Published: September 8, 2026 16:43

Eoin Doyle loved sport and dreamt of playing for Manchester United, funeral hears

Recruitment firm owing Revenue more than €4m among latest tax defaulters

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/09/08/recruitment-firm-owing-revenue-more-than-4m-among-latest-tax-defaulters/

Published: September 8, 2026 16:42

Tax defaulters’ list named 20 parties that owed the State tax collectors money between April and June

Publican says he can’t pay cleaner after losing nearly €200,000 in four months running bar

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/09/08/publican-says-he-cant-pay-cleaner-after-losing-nearly-200000-in-four-months-running-bar/

Published: September 8, 2026 16:40

‘There’s nothing there, there’s nothing there that’s left. Everything was bled out of the company’, WRC hears

Séamus Coleman ‘was done’ with football until chat with Heimir Hallgrímsson

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/09/08/seamus-coleman-says-chat-with-heimir-hallgrimsson-made-him-rethink-retirement/

Published: September 8, 2026 16:14

Republic of Ireland manager ‘planted a seed’ with the defender for Euro 2028

Mary McAleese stands down as chair of Gaelic integration group

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2026/09/08/mary-mcaleese-stands-down-as-chair-of-gaelic-integration-group/

Published: September 8, 2026 16:11

Steering Group on Integration had set 2027 as the proposed date for full merger

X faces Irish investigation over concerns children not protected from pornography and violence

https://www.irishtimes.com/technology/big-tech/2026/09/08/x-faces-irish-investigation-over-concerns-children-are-not-protected-from-pornography-and-violence/

Published: September 8, 2026 16:00

Media regulator Coimisiún na Meán raises specific concerns at age assurance protocols and parental controls on platform

Dublin Airport passengers warned of flight delays due to UK air traffic control issues

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/09/08/some-flights-in-and-out-of-dublin-airport-delayed-due-to-uk-air-traffic-control-issues/

Published: September 8, 2026 15:58

Airport operator DAA advises passengers scheduled to fly this evening to contact their airline directly for the latest updates

‘Experienced swimmer’ drowned on day of rough sea conditions in Dublin, inquest told

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/09/08/experienced-swimmer-drowned-on-day-of-rough-sea-conditions-in-dublin-inquest-told/

Published: September 8, 2026 15:56

Open verdict recorded in the case of Paul McSweeney (65), who was found unconscious on Sandycove seafront

Resources of homicide inquiry committed to investigation into hit-and-run death of Bryan Lowe

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/09/08/resources-of-homicide-inquiry-committed-to-investigation-into-hit-and-run-death-of-bryan-lowe/

Published: September 8, 2026 15:49

Gardaí believe victim (17) feared for his safety before being followed and rammed off electric bike in Co Clare last Friday night

A Cyprus murder plot: the Irishman, the secret agent and the alleged plan to kill twin brothers

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/09/08/a-cyprus-murder-plot-the-irishman-the-secret-agent-and-the-alleged-plan-to-kill-twin-brothers/

Published: September 8, 2026 15:49

Irish security sources confident the hits were ultimately commissioned by veteran criminals with close links to the Kinahan cartel

Nama pays close to €8m in termination payments as part of wind down

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/09/08/nama-pays-close-to-8m-in-termination-payments-as-part-of-wind-down/

Published: September 8, 2026 15:45

New figures show that 54 employees were eligible for payments totalling €7.96 million, an average cost of around €147,000 per employee.

‘Pervasive’ decline: Educators must re-engage young people with reading, says OECD

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/education/2026/09/08/pervasive-decline-educators-must-re-engage-young-people-with-reading-says-oecd/

Published: September 8, 2026 15:15

Pisa results confirm we have a world-class education system – but the drop-off in reading and maths scores should not be ignored

Vapes have been ‘the revenge of big tobacco’: Taoiseach raises prospect of ban

https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/09/08/vapes-have-been-the-revenge-of-big-tobacco-taoiseach-raises-prospect-of-ban/

Published: September 8, 2026 14:23

Martin’s comments follow earlier suggestion from TDs about restricting the number of vape shops that could open in any particular area

Luxury hotel to reopen on Thursday following recent norovirus outbreak

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/09/08/luxury-hotel-to-reopen-on-thursday-following-recent-norovirus-outbreak/

Published: September 8, 2026 14:04

Glasson Lakehouse in Co Westmeath closed two weeks ago on foot of public health guidance

Stamp duty cut: Would it really help first-time buyers or drive up house prices yet again?

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/housing-planning/2026/09/08/stamp-duty-cut-would-it-really-help-first-time-buyers-or-drive-up-house-prices-yet-again/

Published: September 8, 2026 13:41

Will potential abolition of 1% rate be a help to prospective homeowners or lead to further property market inflation?

Belfast man charged with stalking Stephen Nolan and breaching Jamie Bryson harassment order

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/09/08/belfast-man-charged-with-stalking-stephen-nolan-and-breaching-jamie-bryson-harassment-order/

Published: September 8, 2026 13:29

Robert Alan Beck appeared in the dock of Belfast Crown Court, where he was charged with, and denied, six offences

UK, France and Canada sanction Israeli West Bank settlements

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/middle-east/2026/09/08/uk-facing-backlash-over-trade-ban-with-israeli-west-bank-settlements/

Published: September 8, 2026 13:17

British government says ‘ethnic cleansing’ has taken place in occupied territories

Judge dismisses woman’s assault charge, saying alleged victim was not ‘innocent as driven snow’

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/09/08/judge-dismisses-womans-assault-charge-saying-she-was-not-innocent-as-the-driven-snow/

Published: September 8, 2026 12:46

Emily Evans (26) appeared before Judge Andrew Cody accused of assaulting Lindsey Lowbridge in Tullamore in 2024

Tusla housing children in hotel rooms poses ‘significant’ safety risks, says watchdog

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/social-affairs/2026/09/08/tusla-housing-children-in-hotel-rooms-poses-significant-safety-risks-says-watchdog/

Published: September 8, 2026 12:09

Children outside Dublin, Kildare and Wicklow receive poorer level of service, according to Hiqa

Court grants Martin ‘The Viper’ Foley stay on sale of Dublin family home after death of solicitor

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/09/08/court-grants-martin-viper-foley-stay-on-sale-of-family-home-after-death-of-solicitor/

Published: September 8, 2026 12:07

Short extension granted until Friday to allow veteran gangland criminal to seek new legal representation

Why Andy Burnham is taking on Israel over the West Bank

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/uk/2026/09/08/why-andy-burnham-is-taking-on-israel-over-the-west-bank/

Published: September 8, 2026 11:18

Britain’s planned trade ban risks a diplomatic and economic backlash, but Labour sees an opportunity to rebuild support on its left flank

Jon Rahm: ‘Ireland’s always been a very special place to me in my heart’

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/2026/09/08/jon-rahm-irelands-always-been-a-very-special-place-to-me-in-my-heart/

Published: September 8, 2026 10:45

Spaniard is chasing a third Irish Open, but refuses to be drawn on the future of LIV golf tour

Luas services resume following disruption caused by fire near Grafton Street

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dublin/2026/09/08/luas-services-resume-following-disruption-caused-by-fire-near-grafton-street/

Published: September 8, 2026 09:27

Green Line services resume operating between Dominick and St Stephen’s Green

Stop putting off work writing EU rules into national law, civil servants told

https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/09/07/stop-putting-off-work-writing-eu-rules-into-national-law-civil-servants-told/

Published: September 8, 2026 09:00

Department of Taoiseach secretary general privately chastised colleagues for slow walking EU work

Women staff at Eiffel Tower ‘were asked to step out of sight’ during Hindu group’s visit

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/europe/2026/09/08/women-staff-at-eiffel-tower-were-asked-to-step-out-of-sight-during-hindu-groups-visit/

Published: September 8, 2026 08:10

Paris monument closed on Monday amid staff protest, and investigation is to open into weekend incident

Thieves rob four paintings from Renoir museum in France, dropping one as they flee

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/europe/2026/09/08/thieves-rob-four-paintings-from-renoir-museum-in-france-dropping-one-as-they-flee/

Published: September 8, 2026 08:05

Mayor estimates works of art are worth €9 million

Iceland summons US ambassador after Trump posts map showing island under American flag

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/us/2026/09/08/iceland-summons-us-ambassador-after-trump-posts-map-showing-island-under-american-flag/

Published: September 8, 2026 08:04

Trump’s post comes hours after European Commission announces €200m investment in Greenland

Driver nine times over drug limit caused other cars to take evasive action, court hears

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/09/08/driver-nine-times-over-drug-limit-caused-other-cars-to-take-evasive-action-court-hears/

Published: September 8, 2026 08:00

Accused and his passenger stopped the car and attempted to escape but were caught by gardaí

Irish teenagers getting weaker at maths and reading, new international research shows

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/education/2026/09/08/international-report-confirms-irish-teenagers-getting-weaker-at-maths-and-reading/

Published: September 8, 2026 07:30

OECD says ‘increased digitalisation’ and ‘falling rates of reading for enjoyment have coincided with weaker literacy outcomes’

Jim McGuinness to stay on as Donegal manager for 2027

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2026/09/08/jim-mcguinness-to-stay-on-as-donegal-manager-for-2027/

Published: September 8, 2026 07:29

The 2012 All-Ireland winner has taken up the option of a fourth year in charge

Fire near Grafton Street leads to disruption to Luas services

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dublin/2026/09/08/fire-near-grafton-street-leads-to-disruption-to-luas-services/

Published: September 8, 2026 07:26

Green Line services not operating between Dominick and St Stephen’s Green

Iran threatens US with new ‘economic warfare’ and missiles as Houthis attack Saudi Arabia

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/middle-east/2026/09/08/iran-threatens-us-with-new-economic-warfare-and-missiles-as-houthis-attack-saudi-arabia/

Published: September 8, 2026 07:17

Iran-backed Houthi militia assaults wound 73

Is controversy-plagued Pete Hegseth eyeing up a 2028 presidential bid?

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/us/2026/09/08/is-controversy-plagued-pete-hegseth-eyeing-up-a-2028-presidential-bid/

Published: September 8, 2026 06:23

Trump’s secretary of war has terrible approval ratings and a cabinet career defined by indefatigable bombast

Rise in child poverty; Ireland’s most prosperous town; and the Irish unity debate

https://www.irishtimes.com/podcasts/early-edition/rise-in-child-poverty-irelands-most-prosperous-town-and-the-irish-unity-debate/

Published: September 8, 2026 05:52

Early Edition with Andrew McNair

Two months after receiving half a shed from Homebase, customer’s patience is wearing thin

https://www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2026/09/08/two-months-after-receiving-half-a-shed-from-homebase-customers-patience-is-wearing-thin/

Published: September 8, 2026 05:25

Eve has been left frustrated in her efforts to bring episode to a conclusion

‘It makes them more resilient’: Life in Ireland’s only Irish-language primary boarding school

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/education/2026/09/08/it-makes-them-more-resilient-life-in-irelands-only-irish-language-primary-boarding-school/

Published: September 8, 2026 05:01

It’s a screen-free year for them – no television, no iPads, no internet – and no access to mobile phones

Palliative care: How treatment for four-year-old Eva led to her ‘living her happy life’

https://www.irishtimes.com/health/your-wellness/2026/09/08/palliative-care-how-treatment-for-four-year-old-eva-led-to-her-living-her-happy-life/

Published: September 8, 2026 05:01

When palliative care was first mentioned for Eva Sanju, her mother worried that healthcare staff were giving up. It’s a common misconception

Bord Bia breaches State spending rules for second year running

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/09/08/bord-bia-breaches-state-spending-rules-for-second-year-running/

Published: September 8, 2026 05:00

Agency marketing Irish food globally identifies almost €4 million of non-compliant spending in the past two years

‘A great fit’: Ian Madigan says Leinster should look no further than Felipe Contepomi

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/09/08/a-great-fit-ian-madigan-says-felipe-contepomi-is-the-man-for-leinster/

Published: September 8, 2026 05:00

Argentina head coach is tied to national team until after World Cup, but Madigan believes he’s worth waiting for

Eamon Ryan: Here’s something you don’t often see - an optimistic column on the climate crisis

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/09/08/eamon-ryan-optimism-climate-change-crisis-laois-dublin-galway-community-action/

Published: September 8, 2026 05:00

Regardless of what politicians say or do, people are starting to demand and deliver change locally

A ‘most complex’ challenge: Major security checks at Irish Open due to Trump visit

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/09/08/a-most-complex-challenge-major-security-checks-at-irish-open-due-to-trump-visit/

Published: September 8, 2026 05:00

Sources say securing the US president at golf resort in remote coastal location, with tens of thousands of spectators present, ‘a nightmare'

‘Vast majority accept they aren’t going to get everything for free’: Ryle Nugent on changing attitudes to TV sports coverage

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/09/08/ryle-nugent-says-majority-of-people-now-accept-live-tv-sport-must-be-paid-for/

Published: September 8, 2026 05:00

Premier Sports Ireland CEO is hopeful broadcaster can secure new deal to keep showing Champions Cup

Welfare benefits such as children’s allowance will not bar recipients from citizenship

https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/09/08/welfare-benefits-such-as-childrens-allowance-will-not-bar-recipients-from-citizenship/

Published: September 8, 2026 05:00

But those getting unemployment payments or certain housing supports could be blocked under reforms

We’re top savers, revised CSO data says, but why is that?

https://www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2026/09/08/were-top-savers-revised-cso-data-says-but-why-is-that/

Published: September 8, 2026 05:00

Statistics bureau has made significant revisions to data, but how are we putting so much money aside?

Fintan O'Toole: The jihadists who inspired 9/11 have something horrible in common with Donald Trump

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/09/08/fintan-otoole-the-jihadists-who-inspired-911-have-something-horrible-in-common-with-donald-trump/

Published: September 8, 2026 05:00

The deep roots of this barbaric assault on Americans lie in the same hatred of women that is now embedded in American reactionary politics

Dispute over failed Irish Rail information technology project could end up in court

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/09/08/dispute-over-failed-rail-it-project-could-end-up-in-court-between-irish-rail-and-spanish-tech-provider/

Published: September 8, 2026 05:00

Delays introducing system by Spanish IT multinational Indra Sistemas leaves train operator holding €50m write-down

Delivery of commitments from children’s hospital contractor parent company ‘entirely insufficient’

https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/09/08/delivery-of-commitments-from-childrens-hospital-contractor-parent-company-entirely-insufficient/

Published: September 8, 2026 05:00

‘Focus, capability, and sufficient resourcing by BAM Ireland’ required, Minister for Health says in letter

From Mumbai to Cork, bai: ‘My spice threshold has gone down’

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2026/09/08/from-mumbai-to-cork-bai-my-spice-threshold-has-gone-down/

Published: September 8, 2026 05:00

Maanadh Naik is a stand-up comedian who moved from India in 2018

Mixed signals from Government before budget as income tax cuts to be ‘modest’, says Chambers

https://www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2026/09/08/mixed-signals-from-government-before-budget-as-income-tax-cuts-to-be-modest-says-chambers/

Published: September 8, 2026 05:00

Taoiseach warns one-off cost-of-living payments can erode ability to tackle longer term issues, including childcare

Fifth of Irish coastline at ‘very high’ risk from flooding, erosion or sea level rise

https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/2026/09/08/fifth-of-irish-coastline-at-very-high-risk-from-flooding-erosion-or-sea-level-rise/

Published: September 8, 2026 05:00

Interactive online map allows public to check exposure to risks in their own area

Fine Gael ‘cannot afford to cede ground to other political groups on Irish unity’

https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/09/08/fine-gael-cannot-afford-to-cede-ground-to-other-political-groups-on-irish-unity/

Published: September 8, 2026 05:00

Party must ‘plan, prepare and articulate’ what a united Ireland means, Neale Richmond to tell members

Gardaí investigating possibility that teenager deliberately knocked off e-bike in Co Clare

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/09/07/gardai-investigating-possibility-that-teenager-deliberately-knocked-off-e-bike-in-co-clare/

Published: September 7, 2026 21:01

Bryan Lowe (17) died after hit-and-run incident near Clonlara village on Friday night

Zheng Qinwen erases another 5-0 deficit to stun Iga Swiatek and reach US Open quarter-finals

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/tennis/2026/09/07/zheng-qinwen-erases-another-5-0-deficit-to-stun-iga-swiatek-and-reach-us-open-quarter-finals/

Published: September 7, 2026 20:23

Zheng makes astonishing recovery to win 7-5, 6-3

New €43m swimming pool approved to replace leisure centre being demolished for MetroLink

https://www.irishtimes.com/transport/2026/09/07/new-43m-swimming-pool-approved-to-replace-leisure-centre-being-demolished-for-metrolink/

Published: September 7, 2026 19:21

Facility in Ringsend will be fully funded by Transport Infrastructure Ireland

The Irish Times view on the ESRI report on child poverty: few signs of real progress

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/editorials/2026/09/07/the-irish-times-view-on-the-esri-report-on-child-poverty-few-signs-of-real-progress/

Published: September 7, 2026 18:44

Progress in reducing income inequality has stalled, or even reversed

New rules for Irish citizenship: How will they work?

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/social-affairs/2026/09/07/new-rules-for-irish-citizenship-how-will-they-work/

Published: September 7, 2026 17:54

Refugee and migrant support groups not impressed with changes

Jon Rahm among early arrivals forced to take cover after the most Irish of welcomes

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/2026/09/07/jon-rahm-among-the-early-arrivals-forced-to-take-cover-after-the-most-irish-of-welcomes/

Published: September 7, 2026 17:36

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry among 10 local golfers scheduled to compete at Irish Open in Doonbeg

More than 200 property owners face compulsory purchase orders for Dart+ West

https://www.irishtimes.com/transport/2026/09/07/more-than-200-property-owners-face-compulsory-purchase-orders-for-dart-west/

Published: September 7, 2026 17:26

Expansion of Dart line aims to serve numerous communities with services at least every 10 minutes

Dromoland Estate to close for six months for €55m revamp ahead of Ryder Cup

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/09/07/dromoland-estate-to-close-for-six-months-for-55m-revamp-ahead-of-ryder-cup/

Published: September 7, 2026 17:25

The 16th century castle, on 388 acres, is looking to increase the number of bedrooms on offer

Senior manager on €200,000 with Goodman’s ABP Food Group says he was unfairly ousted

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/09/07/senior-manager-on-200000-with-goodman-firm-says-he-was-unfairly-ousted/

Published: September 7, 2026 17:17

Case set to be heard in public over five days in December

Kenny Cunningham: ‘It would be a good thing to see the Israeli team come on to the pitch in Dublin’

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/09/07/kenny-cunningham-it-would-be-a-good-thing-to-see-the-israeli-team-come-on-to-the-pitch-in-dublin/

Published: September 7, 2026 17:00

‘It would be a good thing to see the Israeli anthem respected inside the Aviva, it would send a signal from the Irish people to the Israeli people who have suffered as well in this conflict’

Investigation into Amazon cargo jet runway overrun in Miami

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/us/2026/09/07/investigation-into-amazon-cargo-jet-runway-overrun-in-miami/

Published: September 7, 2026 16:40

Video footage shows jet wobbling and coming in fast, with storm clouds clearly visible

Germany’s far-right earthquake leaves Merz reeling with ‘existential shock’

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/europe/2026/09/07/germanys-far-right-earthquake-leaves-merz-reeling-with-existential-shock/

Published: September 7, 2026 16:09

AfD’s historic victory sets clock ticking on Germany’s postwar constitutional order, chancellor warns

Rathwood ends ‘working relationship’ with brothers formerly behind business

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/09/07/rathwood-ends-working-relationship-with-brothers-formerly-behind-business/

Published: September 7, 2026 15:45

Internal messages had shown brothers discussing various elements of troubled furniture business