The Ploughing in pictures – The Irish Times
The sun came out and so did the crowds for the first day of the National Ploughing Championships…
Gareth Sheridan is first Independent to secure a council’s nomination – The Irish Times
Businessman Gareth Sheridan has become the first Independent candidate to secure a local authority’s nomination to contest the…
‘The land has to come first’: Farmer husband of Heather Humphreys rules out living in the Áras if she’s elected president
Heather Humphreys with her husband Eric at the launch of her presidential campaign in Co Monaghan. Photo: David…
Nicky Ryan, producer behind Enya’s global success, dies aged 79 – The Irish Times
Nicky Ryan, the music producer who helped make Enya a global superstar, has died. Mr Ryan (79) was…
‘Inspirational’ human rights lawyer Conor Gearty dies aged 67 – The Irish Times
A leading human rights academic, barrister and author, Prof Conor Gearty, has died aged 67. From Co Longford,…
Former education minister Gemma Hussey leaves almost €5m in her will
The passionate feminist who championed socially progressive causes leaves estate to children and charities Gemma Hussey at the…
‘When TG4 was established, people said this is a waste of money’ – The Irish Times
“When TG4 was established, people said, ‘This is a waste of money and we should be spending it…
Michael D Higgins’ Against All Certainty album review: poems to make your head spin
President’s collection features strong storytelling about historical struggles, with a backdrop of plinky-plonky music Michael D Higgins does…
After an unsettled week, Joanna Donnelly has an outbreak of sense – The Irish Times
It was a mixed picture for Joanna Donnelly as she launched her presidential campaign this week. The former…
To hell with policy wonks for president, get a few bards – The Irish Times
I initially had no idea if I would have anything to say about President Michael D Higgins’s new…