The Irish Times

Shanghai faces ‘huge’ pressure to stay Covid-free as lockdown nears end

Residents counting down days to end of lockdown after two months of isolation

Wed May 18 2022 - 09:42

Dennis Waterman was a familiar face on television for more than six decades

Sweeney success was later topped with critically acclaimed television series Minder

Mon May 09 2022 - 12:11

End of the line for Ireland’s luxury sleeper train

Covid-19 blamed for end of Belmond Grand Hibernian, which will move to mainland Europe

Thu Feb 18 2021 - 14:56

What to watch out for in February’s night skies

The Great Nebula in Orion is easily observable as one of the jewels of the winter sky

Sun Jan 31 2021 - 20:00

Pádraig Amond and Newport hoping to raise spirits with latest FA Cup scalp

County welcome Premier League Brighton to Rodney Parade in the third round on Sunday

Sun Jan 10 2021 - 06:00

The rise of Indian food in Ireland: ‘You want food to be happiness’

Indian cuisine has a rich history in Ireland and today’s chefs are introducing Irish diners to a wide variety of regional flavours

Sat Nov 07 2020 - 06:00

Ken Early: Handball ‘crisis’ a timely distraction from the grim bigger picture

Football in eerie, empty grounds has been reduced to a parody of its former self

Mon Sept 28 2020 - 06:00

Lady Cochrane obituary: Glamorous jet-setter who joined the Anglo-Irish elite

Yvonne Sursock died from injuries sustained in the Beirut port explosion last month

Sat Sept 12 2020 - 01:44

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Scéal eile an dílseacht a thugann daoine d’amhránaithe nó do chineálacha éagsúla ceoil.

Mon May 18 2020 - 00:00

Michael Walker: Carrying space and the benefits of learning to stand still

Benefits of movement in football are well documented, but ability to stay put is key also

Sat Mar 28 2020 - 08:00

China’s relentless growth path checked as stability replaces stimulus

Government trying to fundamentally change the way the Chinese economy grows

Thu Jan 02 2020 - 13:31

Garda club among places to fall foul of food safety inspectors

Sausage factory in Cavan and sushi restaurant in Balbriggan also served with closure orders

Mon Jun 10 2019 - 14:05

Temple Bar pub and hospital kitchens closed after cockroaches, rodents found

‘Infestation at all stages of the life cycle’ discovered by food standards watchdog

Mon Feb 11 2019 - 16:28

Fierce optimism of Oslo Accords has vanished 25 years on

September 1993 was the best of times for Palestinians. Now they face the worst of times

Thu Sept 13 2018 - 01:00

Hong Kong: making the most of a 36-hour stopover

With direct flights from Dublin, Hong Kong is nearer than you think

Sat May 26 2018 - 06:00

Two men arrested on suspicion of murder in Belfast

Body found in Orient Gardens on Wednesday as police call for witnesses to come forward

Thu Apr 19 2018 - 07:31

John Boyega: I don’t see myself as a celebrity

Fame and online haters don’t affect him but the Force remains strong with the Star Wars star

Sat Mar 24 2018 - 00:00

Year of the Dog: Tasty Chinese New Year celebrations in Ireland

The 10th annual Chinese New Year Festival is a feast for food lovers

Sat Feb 03 2018 - 08:00

Ticket Awards 2017: The best films of the year

Here are our favourite film moments of the last year. Don't forget to vote for yours

Sat Dec 02 2017 - 06:46

Kevin Spacey ‘seeking treatment’ over sexual misconduct claims

Director Brett Ratner says will ‘step away’ from work with Warner Bros amid claims

Thu Nov 02 2017 - 21:11

Great Escapes: Free skis and boots and 50% off liftpasses for your ski trip

Ski season is coming up and the best deals are booked in advance

Thu Sept 21 2017 - 12:00

Whiskey galore: two new Irish distilleries open

Plus: Kick back like Pippa Middleton at Eccles Hotel in Glengarriff, Co Cork

Sat Sept 02 2017 - 06:00

British socialite whose father, Lord Mountbatten, and son were killed by the IRA

Obituary: Patricia Knatchbull. Born: February 14th, 1924. Died: June 13th, 2017

Sat Jun 17 2017 - 00:53

Onra - Chinoiseries Vol 3 album review: Some hugely infectious numbers

Fri Mar 31 2017 - 13:50

Japes with the Japanese: An Irishman’s Diary about sake and Swift

An Irish Diary

Fri Nov 04 2016 - 01:00

Retired soccer international ordained a deacon

On 800th anniversary, Dominican Order bucks declining priesthood trend in Ireland

Sun Oct 30 2016 - 16:06

Belmond Grand Hibernian train breaks down on first trip

Luxury rail service with tickets costing up to €7,700 encounters difficulties on way to Belfast

Sun Sept 04 2016 - 20:58

Airports in terminal decline

Airport architecture worldwide has gotten insanely creative but is still mostly unwelcoming to the endless queues of knackered travellers

Sat Apr 16 2016 - 03:13

Making tracks on the Venice Simplon-Orient Express

Enjoy a vintage experience filled with good food, beautiful scenery and gleaming carriages

Sat Mar 19 2016 - 04:44

Weekend in . . . Berlin, a place for the strange and libertine

Believe all the hype, the German capital is a hipster idyll – but in a good way, writes Charly Wilder

Sat Sept 12 2015 - 05:00

Jesuit pays 10 times estimate for Harry Clarke window

Priest pays €31,000 for piece depicting co-founder of order St Francis Xavier

Tue Jul 21 2015 - 21:12

‘Orient Express’ company Belmond jumps tracks to Ireland

Firm behind famous luxury train trip teams up with Irish Rail to offer high-end holidays

Wed Apr 22 2015 - 01:00

Ten great train journeys

Take to the tracks and cross the world on these terrific rail getaways

Sat Jan 03 2015 - 07:34

Travel Desk: Gladiators and Christmas getaways

Fionn Davenport rounds up all the travel news and best deals from Waterford to San Francisco

Sat Nov 22 2014 - 12:00