The Irish Times

Owen Doyle: Japan win was refreshing but All Blacks will bring the heat

The intensity brought by New Zealand in Saturday’s Test will be off the Richter scaler

Tue Nov 09 2021 - 06:00

Boris Johnson should enjoy byelection win – there may be less good news ahead

Keir Starmers’s tactical mistakes contribute to Labour’s crushing defeat in Hartlepool

Fri May 07 2021 - 11:05

Starmer’s daunting Labour challenge made plain by battle for Hartlepool

Byelection defeat could catalyse much-needed change in party, says Peter Mandelson

Sun Apr 25 2021 - 20:00

Bridge Notes: Galway’s online congress attracts strong fields

European Bridge League has announced team championships planned for Madeira in June have been cancelled

Mon Apr 05 2021 - 15:42

Owen Doyle: Ireland suffered from officiating of the breakdown

Joy Neville makes important calls in Wales as other officials struggle over the weekend

Tue Nov 24 2020 - 06:59

Gerry Thornley: After 32 weeks the Six Nations is back up for grabs

Ireland know what they have to do but England remain in the driving seat

Tue Oct 20 2020 - 06:00

The Offload: Joe Schmidt the influencer is due a second act

Rugby returns in 12 days and fans are keen to see Ryan Baird and Dan Leavy in action

Mon Aug 10 2020 - 10:00

Owen Doyle: It’s time for referees to stop chatting and hand out punishments

Affability doesn’t always work while Eddie Jones’ rants need to be tackled

Thu Mar 12 2020 - 07:47

Scotland shred France’s Grand Slam dreams at Murrayfield

Les Bleus left to rue Mohamed Haouas’s red card as Townsend’s side capitalise in style

Sun Mar 08 2020 - 17:34

Ivan Yates keeps his counsel as election overshadowed by horrific events

Radio review: Newstalk host has comparatively quiet week while Mary Wilson chips away at political guests

Sat Jan 18 2020 - 06:00

Owen Doyle: Referees will be under more scrutiny than ever at this World Cup

The 12 referees have gone through a long and arduous selection process

Sat Sept 14 2019 - 08:30

Dalata CEO extends cold welcome to Fáilte Ireland superhotel idea

Caveat: Pat McCann slams plan for 1,000-bed hotel as Fáilte considers options for HQ

Fri Apr 12 2019 - 05:00

Six Nations 2019: all you need to know before the final round

Three sides are chasing the Championship title with Wales bidding for the Grand Slam

Tue Mar 12 2019 - 12:40

The Irish media year in review: From the INM drama to TV3’s reinvention

After an eventful 12 months, there may not be much in the way of let-up in 2019

Mon Dec 31 2018 - 07:00

Ciara Kelly brings fresh perspective to male-dominated Newstalk

Year in Culture Review: The news station proved a raucous alternative to staid formulaic radio

Sat Dec 08 2018 - 05:00

Newstalk makes Kieran Cuddihy permanent breakfast co-host

Sunday morning presenter moves to join Shane Coleman in key weekday slot

Tue Dec 04 2018 - 13:24

Japan in with a prayer until England pull away in last quarter

Brave Blossoms led at half-time after brilliant first-half performance

Sat Nov 17 2018 - 17:24

Paul Williams leaves ‘Newstalk Breakfast’

Journalist steps down after two years on Communicorp-owned station

Thu Nov 08 2018 - 16:49

Newstalk’s Captain Sensible and Sid Vicious bicker on

It can be easy to forget that Shane Coleman and Paul Williams have formidable news pedigrees

Sat Sept 15 2018 - 05:00

Rugby Championship: team news and everything you need to know

New Zealand v Argentina and Australia v South Africa both underway on Saturday

Thu Sept 06 2018 - 10:09

Katie Hopkins’s only talent: being tiresome and repellent

Radio: 4FM’s Niall Boylan invites Hopkins on to discuss race relations. It’s shock-jock overkill

Sun Aug 19 2018 - 16:21

Gardaí investigating sulphuric acid sent to Sunday World offices

Package containing sealed bottle was addressed to former staff member

Mon Jul 16 2018 - 12:43

Alcoholidays: Drunken tales from planes, trains and automobiles

Radio review: Joe Duffy listeners share stomach-churning stories of abusive passengers

Sat Jun 23 2018 - 05:00

Australia v Ireland - all you need to know about series decider

Ten things you really should know ahead of the series decider in Sydney

Thu Jun 21 2018 - 19:16

Impressive Ireland produce the required response

Noticeable increase in intensity and physicality proves too much for Australia

Mon Jun 18 2018 - 02:00

Australia 21 Ireland 26 - the story of the match

Peter O’Mahony out-Pococks Pocock as Ireland win in Australia for first time since 1979

Sat Jun 16 2018 - 14:32

Ireland’s green machine cranks into gear against Australia

Tadhg Furlong’s second half try proves crucial as tourists set up pivotal Sydney decider

Sat Jun 16 2018 - 13:43

Ireland to put record straight against Australia

Gerry Thornley: Joe Schmidt’s side won’t lack for motivation in Melbourne

Fri Jun 15 2018 - 17:30

Journalist says colleague told her O’Sullivan was source of McCabe allegation

Charleton Tribunal investigating alleged smear campaign against Sgt McCabe

Thu May 31 2018 - 14:57

A jolting glimpse into the whirrings of Pat Kenny’s mind

Radio Review: Pat Kenny – being Pat Kenny – goes off on a bizarre tangent on Jastine Valdez’ migration status

Sat May 26 2018 - 05:00

Journalists deny being briefed as part of McCabe ‘smear campaign’

Former Garda press chief says he and Martin Callinan decided which reporters to contact

Mon May 14 2018 - 19:56

Press office chief ‘wasn’t on Maurice McCabe’s side’, tribunal told

Sgt Jim Molloy says Supt David Taylor had a ‘tendency to gossip and chitchat in the office’

Wed May 09 2018 - 15:16

Paul Williams sues Sunday Times over coverage of Charleton Tribunal

Newspaper wrongly stated Williams interviewed Maurice McCabe accuser with Noirin O’Sullivan’s son

Thu Apr 05 2018 - 20:55

Maurice McCabe accepts Tusla error not malicious

Inclusion of false allegation in HSE report was not result of ill will, tribunal hears

Wed Feb 14 2018 - 01:00