The Irish Times

Martyn Turner

Friday September 20th, 2019

Fri Sept 20 2019 - 05:00

Bridge of Sighs – Frank McNally on the contrasting role of two Dubliners in an infamous battle of the second World War

Communism’s anti-democratic spectre is threatening Europe

Checkpoint Derry – An Irishwoman’s Diary on growing up amid the watchtowers

Pat Leahy: Fine Gael pivoting back to Brexit and Border realities

British politics this week like the mad scenes in King Lear

There she blows – An Irishman’s Diary on whales, Moby Dick and Youghal

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Pharma companies warn of investment ‘exodus’ from Ireland and Europe

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Conor McGregor hosts Tucker Carlson on Dublin tour for ‘great cause, great chat’

Conor McGregor hosts Tucker Carlson on Dublin tour for ‘great cause, great chat’

People thought we were fools renting in Dublin, but I’ll enjoy my tiny flat while it lasts

People thought we were fools renting in Dublin, but I’ll enjoy my tiny flat while it lasts

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Israel will keep Gaza buffer zone, minister says, as truce bid stalls

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