The Irish Times

Ancestral riches – Paul Clements on the World of Stonehenge exhibition

An Irishman’s Diary

Tue May 03 2022 - 20:15

Knowth visitor centre offers rich megalithic experience

Brú na Bóinne Unesco heritage site features megalithic art and digital exhibition

Thu Mar 03 2022 - 15:32

Knowth archaeologist Prof George Eogan dies aged 91

Meath man and UCD professor well known for his research of passage tomb builders

Fri Nov 19 2021 - 15:25

Ancient Ireland: Journey to the centre of the universe – in Louth and Meath

Castles, cadavers and flying saucer sightings: three days in the Boyne Valley

Sat Nov 13 2021 - 06:00

William Bulfin, early biker round Ireland

An Irishman’s Diary

Mon Oct 25 2021 - 19:26

Louth distillery owner raffles 5% stake in her €1.7m gin business

Listoke Distillery raises cash for shares using UK-based online raffle service

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 05:50

Staycation once again? The smart booking guide for 2021

Uncertainty still hangs over the Irish summer, but a few hypothetical plans never hurt anyone

Sun Feb 21 2021 - 06:00

Use this summer to discover architectural gems on your doorstep

Heritage Week: With staycations the norm, it’s a perfect time to appreciate the best in our villages and towns

Sat Aug 15 2020 - 06:00

50 things to do in Ireland this summer

A guide on how the explore the wonders close to you as the Covid-19 restrictions relax

Sat May 30 2020 - 06:00

Family walks suitable for social distancing

Enjoy the Irish countryside without the crowds, with these 10 secluded routes

Fri Mar 20 2020 - 12:00

Púca 2019: A new festival that brings Halloween back to its Celtic roots

Held across three towns, Púca aims to be a darker counterpoint to the St Patrick’s Festival

Fri Oct 25 2019 - 06:00

Molecular archaeology can reveal Newgrange’s secrets

Skeletal remains could link neolithic builders and Irish people alive today

Thu Sept 26 2019 - 00:00

Falling window leads to big archaeological find

Remains of 13th-century Cistercian monks’ settlement ‘very possibly unique to Ireland’

Tue Aug 06 2019 - 03:39

What’s the most Irish drink of all? It’s probably craft cider

John Wilson: Most bottles are 100% Irish, made from apples grown around the country

Sat Jul 27 2019 - 06:00

Ireland gets set to join the space race

Space sector in Ireland employed 2,000 in 2014; and is set to rise to 4,500 by 2020

Thu Jun 27 2019 - 06:41

Five summer options for the enthusiastic cyclist

Charity cycles an ideal way to help stay fit over the summer months

Tue Jun 25 2019 - 05:00

No plans for the bank holiday and Halloween? You need to read this

From Macnas parades and the Bram Stoker Festival to Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

Thu Oct 25 2018 - 14:20

Merrow – the latest addition to the Galway food scene

Food File: New take on chicken in a pot; food events in Boyne Valley and nominations are open for Community Food Awards

Sat Oct 06 2018 - 06:00

Learn to love fish – and not just salmon and cod

JP McMahon: In Ireland we’re obsessed with beef, but fish is the future

Mon Sept 03 2018 - 06:00

Rome's Colosseum vs Bunratty Castle: are Irish tourist attractions value for money?

Many Irish tourist spots charge more than more famous global counterparts

Tue Aug 07 2018 - 04:54

Archaeological revelations in Meath offer a historic opportunity

Brú na Bóinne finds have captured public’s imagination, and raise questions for the State

Sat Jul 21 2018 - 05:00

Newgrange: Henge discovered may be astronomically aligned

Anthony Murphy says the new henge could be aligned to Bealtaine and Lughnasa

Fri Jul 20 2018 - 16:02

Scorched earth during heatwave reveals new monument at Newgrange

Henge believed to have been built some 500 years after Newgrange

Wed Jul 11 2018 - 13:52

Newgrange digs are expected to reveal an ‘extraordinary’ find

The first research excavations at the Co Meath site in more than 30 years have begun

Wed Jul 11 2018 - 01:00

New oil tickles the taste buds of top chefs

Collar of Gold has already caught the attention of chefs in Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud and Chapter One in Dublin

Thu Apr 19 2018 - 05:26

Boardroom bust-up leads to departure of Boyne Valley Group chief

John Harkin has departed the food group after 10 years following a series of rows

Sat Dec 23 2017 - 07:30

Clouds hamper Newgrange sunrise but crowds still humbled by solstice

Drummers, children, wolfhounds gather in Boyne Valley to tread ancestors’ footsteps

Thu Dec 21 2017 - 09:34

Seen & Heard: Apple stance on Athenry understandable, says IDA chief

Central Bank found ‘zero’ tracker cases; €1bn shipping hub plan for Cork; SiteServ report

Sun Nov 05 2017 - 13:12

Let it shine: the woman behind Ireland’s first big solar farm

The 17th-century Beaulieu House will soon be home to a large solar energy farm

Sat Oct 28 2017 - 06:00

West Cork named top foodie destination in Ireland

Top 10 destinations, including Kilkenny and Boyne Valley, celebrated at awards ceremony

Wed Aug 30 2017 - 13:13

Last of the summer time: 20 things to do before the holidays end

We’ve rounded up 20 ways to keep that holiday feeling as long as possible

Sat Aug 19 2017 - 06:15

Foxrock house has gilt edge contents

Mirrors, paintings, some rare silver and a fireplace salvaged from Merrion Square

Sat Aug 19 2017 - 00:00

Man awarded €15,000 for unfair dismissal by Boyne Valley Group

Man made ‘offensive’ comments about female colleague’s eyebrows and family plans

Tue Aug 08 2017 - 21:08

Going coastal: 50 of the best places to eat, stay and play along Ireland’s coastline

A nation of islanders, we can’t resist the lure of the sea. To satisfy those cravings we’ve put together a list of great seaside activities and lovely places to eat and sleep

Sat Jul 22 2017 - 08:00