The Irish Times

General absolution: In memory of my friend, Steve Dunford

An Irishman’s Diary

Tue Sept 21 2021 - 18:46

Spectre of ‘gilet jaunes’ backlash haunts EU climate plans

Europe Letter: EU proposes compensation subsidies to quell fears of revolt

Wed Jul 14 2021 - 22:35

A salad that lets you have your eggs and bacon in summer

I’m whisking you all the way to Lyon for a decadent salad in honour of Bastille Day

Sun Jul 11 2021 - 06:00

Park Life - on war and peace in Dublin’s greatest green space

Searching for the ‘rere of the butts’, finding the Phoenix Park busy in lockdown

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 09:51

Breakthrough in search for the remains of tragic Irish historical figure

Patrick Sarsfield led the Wild Geese into exile after the battles of the Boyne and Aughrim

Tue Feb 16 2021 - 06:56

Blue shirts are out as Richard 'Vladimir' Bruton sets tone for men’s autumn fashion

Frank McNally on a fashion for sticks, fear of statues and the craze of politicians taking shirts off

Thu Jul 30 2020 - 20:00

Fuel mishap scuppers Frenchman’s bid to cross Channel on hoverboard

Ship knocks Franky Zapata’s hoverboard into the water during a refueling stop

Thu Jul 25 2019 - 12:00

French police fire tear gas as protests follow Bastille Day parade

Gilet jeune demonstrators detained near Champs Elysees after trying to stage a protest

Mon Jul 15 2019 - 00:00

Daryl Impey takes Tour stage nine on Bastille Day

South African wins maiden solo stage after he beats Tiesj Benoot in a two-man sprint

Sun Jul 14 2019 - 17:54

Darroch affair a reminder that Trump’s genius is not always stable

America Letter: He scored a victory with Darroch but on other matters this lack of strategic thinking can be damaging

Fri Jul 12 2019 - 20:00

Frank McNally: My sweaty weekend in the French revolutionary army

An Irishman’s Diary

Wed Aug 01 2018 - 18:30

In a word... Bastille

The myth of great heroism behind the French revolution was fake news

Sat Jul 14 2018 - 00:35

Aidan O’Brien bidding for Group One double on Saturday

Trainer aiming to land July Cup at Newmarket followed by Longchamp success

Fri Jul 13 2018 - 16:42

The Stars Align for Leo – An Irishman’s Diary about the world’s greatest footballer and the French revolutionary month of Messidor

Fri Jun 15 2018 - 00:01

For all Brexit’s gung-ho, why does Britain still have no national day?

Donald Clarke: You’d think there’d be a British St Patrick’s Day, with Union Jack beer

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 05:00

Trump ‘tells Abbas’ he will move US embassy to Jerusalem

US officials say president likely on Wednesday to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

Tue Dec 05 2017 - 17:35

Smoke break: James Fox cigar boss retires after 46 years

David McGrane recalls his colourful career at the Grafton Street institution

Thu Nov 09 2017 - 17:00

British to appeal for EU flexibility as frosty Brexit talks restart

Latest round of Brexit negotiations between UK and EU begins on Monday

Sat Aug 26 2017 - 01:00

Let them eat ‘merde’ – An Irishman’s Diary on the linguistic legacies of the French Revolution

Fri Jul 14 2017 - 00:01

Donald Trump hints at U-turn on decision to pull US out of Paris accord

French and US presidents look for common ground to reset an awkward relationship

Thu Jul 13 2017 - 19:29

Donald Trump’s FBI nominee defends his independence

Christopher Wray appears at Senate confirmation hearing to succeed James Comey

Wed Jul 12 2017 - 18:05

Gosden odds-on to get better of O’Brien in Irish Oaks

English trainer may also run Coronet along with 2/5 favourite Enable in weekend classic

Tue Jul 11 2017 - 17:54

Michelin star street food chef to cook in Dublin

Chan Hon Meng the star attraction at Portobello Harbour event

Sat Jul 08 2017 - 11:00

France impatient with dithering British as Brexit talks begin

Macron determined Brexit negotiations will not sidetrack his plan to relaunch Europe

Fri Jun 23 2017 - 00:00

Terrorist tried to hire lorry ahead of London Bridge attack

Police claim Khuram Butt failed to secure vehicle and resorted to ‘plan B’ of using van

Sat Jun 10 2017 - 09:58

Kathy Sheridan: Time to look at link between extremism and sexual violence

Many who kill in the name of religion have a history of assault on wives and partners

Sun Apr 23 2017 - 19:07

‘Unprecedented’ security for New Year celebrations

Police numbers multiplied across Europe, streets blocked to avert more truck attacks

Fri Dec 30 2016 - 18:52

Editor’s choice: 11 foreign highlights of 2016

‘Irish Times’ editor Kevin O’Sullivan recommends some notable foreign news features that resonated with readers in 2016

Fri Dec 30 2016 - 18:00

Beauty of nature can take world’s woes in its stride

Country walk brings a peaceful loneliness that’s the perfect antidote to a noisy year

Wed Dec 28 2016 - 01:00

Years of terror: Deadly attacks in Europe since 2014

Over the last three years there have been many fatal assaults in many parts of the Continent

Tue Dec 20 2016 - 09:37

12 dead after truck driven into Christmas market in Berlin

At least 48 injured, police arrest man and confirm second man found dead in truck cab

Tue Dec 20 2016 - 06:06

Bataclan attack survivors still dealing with scars a year on

Reopening of Paris venue an attempt to move on but life has changed irrevocably for some

Sat Nov 12 2016 - 14:23

Delete after death? What to do with digital identity when a loved one dies

When Facebook sent out birthday notices to Vic O’Sullivan’s late sister’s friends and family, it was a reminder that it was time to lay her digital footprint to rest

Fri Oct 28 2016 - 12:00

Woman charged over foiled Paris attack

French authorities charge 29-year-old with involvement in a terrorist act and attempted murder

Sun Sept 11 2016 - 06:48