The Irish Times

Backstage in Rotterdam, Lesley Roy flashes a smile wider than Marty Whelan’s moustache

Eurovision 2021: Turn on, top up your wine and enjoy the journey, says Ireland’s entrant

Fri May 14 2021 - 16:07

Mary Coughlan revisits her past: ‘It was everywhere. Bags of cocaine, champagne and tequila’

TV review: In ‘Keys To My Life’, well known people travel to the places they have lived

Mon Apr 12 2021 - 10:00

In a lot of ways, RTÉ's Twink tribute depicts her as a whistleblower

Patrick Freyne: Twink seems to have her own studio audience in her house

Fri Jul 12 2019 - 08:45

Give it a lash: 100 questions to test your Irishness

Win a €250 Kenny’s hamper, delivered anywhere in the world. Ah, go on, go on, go on ....

Sat Mar 16 2019 - 06:00

Roisín McGovern’s late goal seals final spot for Foxrock-Cabinteely

O’Sullivan sisters lead Mourneabbey to fourth final in five years

Sun Nov 18 2018 - 17:24

Cork in seventh heaven as they take place in the quarter-finals

Dublin, Galway and Donegal also secure wins in women’s football

Sat Jul 21 2018 - 20:19

Gardaí look to contact all who met murder victim Cameron Reilly (18) on Friday

Inquiry under way after postmortem confirms teenager died in ‘violent circumstances’

Sun May 27 2018 - 20:21

Nine of the best TV shows to watch this weekend

Eurovision mania kicks off on the ‘Late Late’ while self-confessed quiz nut Jeremy Clarkson hosts special edition of ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’

Fri May 04 2018 - 13:47

Louis Walsh: ‘Boyzone were more fun than Westlife’

‘Ireland’s Got Talent’ star on ungrateful popstars and being falsely accused of sex assault

Sat Feb 03 2018 - 06:00

Patrick Freyne picks the best TV shows on the way for Autumn

Alison Spittle’s new show; David Simon in NYC; and a doc on the most famous Irish person ever: Shergar

Wed Sept 20 2017 - 13:46

Yes queen: why Nadine Coyle is a joy to watch at Work

In an age when every pop star is perfectly polished, Coyle is a wibbly wobbly wonder

Wed Sept 13 2017 - 15:00

Donegal defeat Monaghan to claim Ulster title

Geraldine McLaughlin fires her team to an impressive victory over regional rivals

Sun Jul 02 2017 - 21:18

From Bosco to TK to farmer’s tan: the true touchstones of Irish culture

Never mind Beckett or Joyce or Sinéad O’Connor or Love/Hate, these are the things that truly make us Irish

Wed Jun 21 2017 - 13:30

Eurovision: Portugal's sibling act wins over the cynics

‘Yes, Eurovision is silly but if you dislike it you’re basically a monster’

Sun May 14 2017 - 00:19

Irish Eurovision hopes go up, up and away as Murray fails to make final

Vocalist, managed by Louis Walsh, says Kiev experience the ‘best 3 minutes of my life’

Thu May 11 2017 - 19:37

Brendan Murray: Boy in a balloon chasing the Eurovision bubble

The 20-year-old hopes to rise above the competition in the second semi-final in Kiev

Wed May 10 2017 - 18:55

Sharon Courtney playing a key role in Monaghan’s renaissance year

The top defender says the team is ready to face their old enemy, Cork, in the All- Ireland senior semi-final

Thu Sept 01 2016 - 19:41

Gardaí rule out foul play in Macroom house fire deaths

Chip pan believed to have caused fatal blaze that killed two men in Co Cork

Wed May 04 2016 - 19:08

Tributes paid to Macroom fire victim Noel O’Mahony

O’Mahony a popular entertainer in mid-Cork during the 1990s – a talented, lively performer

Tue May 03 2016 - 00:19

Miriam Lord: What a shame we can’t do this every year

2016 Revisited: It was the people’s Rising as they got out of bed and . . . went into town for a wander

Tue Mar 29 2016 - 08:06

What’s hot and what’s not this week?

We're a bit cold and miserable, it's January alright?

Fri Jan 22 2016 - 16:00

Pet detectives: meet the new network helping to find lost dogs

There has been an online revolution in how lost dogs are tracked, writes Patrick Freyne

Sat Dec 12 2015 - 16:00

Eurovision: we’ve had our Dustin moments. Will we ever do a Dana again?

As the 60th contest approaches, RTÉ’s former Eurovision bosses David Blake Knox and Julian Vignoles have charted Ireland’s successes and failures

Sat May 09 2015 - 11:00

Make-A-Wish ... for dinner cooked by Gerald Kean, served by Brent Pope and cleared by Linda Martin

And if you want to query the bill, ask for David McWilliams

Fri Feb 27 2015 - 16:30

Twink makes emotional appeal for missing terrier Teddy Bear

Entertainer’s other dog Bertie Ahern died last week

Mon Sept 22 2014 - 12:28

Pantigate, ‘Prime Time’, Eurosong: is RTÉ stuck in a loop?

Every week the broadcaster gives viewers something to talk about

Sat Mar 08 2014 - 01:00

Staunton leads the way as Carnacon win back their All-Ireland club crown

Mayo star ensures Donaghmoyne pay a big price for their profligacy

Mon Dec 02 2013 - 01:01

Dance extravaganza gets in step with ‘Ireland of today’

Riverdance founders hope to also bring Heartbeat of Home around the world

Thu Oct 03 2013 - 10:56

Cork collect eighth title after hard-fought win over Monaghan

Eamonn Ryan’s side had to call on all their experience and wit to find a way to win

Mon Sept 30 2013 - 01:00

Cork break Monaghan hearts again to take eighth title in nine years

Valerie Mulcahy kicks vital late free as Rebelettes complete three-in-a-row

Sun Sept 29 2013 - 19:10

Watch Ryan Dolan's Eurovision final entry

With Ireland through to the final, tell us what you think of our chances in the comments

Tue May 14 2013 - 17:20

From Dana to Jedward: our Eurovision economy

Why hasn’t Ireland won the song contest since 1996? Perhaps because the boom years didn’t chime with our traditional appeal

Sat May 11 2013 - 01:00