The Irish Times

We don’t need no free-market education

Opinion: Universities should train people for life, not just match them to jobs

Wed Feb 24 2016 - 11:16

Diarmaid Ferriter: Nothing new in the fuss about Pearse thinking he was Jesus

in 1966 Fr Francis Shaw castigated the idea that Irish people in 1916 had been in need of redemption by the shedding of blood

Sat Jan 09 2016 - 04:32

Fintan O’Toole: Obscene salaries encourage contempt for the simple dignity of a job well done

The idea that talented people need to be incentivised to work to the best of their abilities by obscene salaries and bonuses is toxic at many levels.

Tue Dec 01 2015 - 11:28

Cricket international Elena Tice called up to Irish hockey squad

Loreto youngster and Ulster Elks’ Gemma Frazer in squad for Scotland series

Fri Oct 30 2015 - 01:00

American Letter: Washington’s residents left in fear of the drawn gun

Murder of innocent bystander in DC part of surge in homicides across US cities

Sun Sept 06 2015 - 21:41

USA breaks: City slickers

It’s been a busy summer for Fionn Davenport, as he criss-crossed the United States. Here are three of his favourite cities to visit

Sat Sept 05 2015 - 06:10

Rail delays over as Dublin security operation ends

Traffic and rail services disrupted while gardaí and Army examined possible bomb

Mon Jul 13 2015 - 15:57

Our Wedding Story: ‘We hired a camper van from Vintage Vans’

Audrey Shaw and Alan McGrath were married in Co Meath by ‘singing priest’ Fr Ray Kelly

Sat Jul 11 2015 - 03:00

London Briefing: Fickle fashion business can put in the boot

The rag trade is subject to the whims of demand and margins can be low

Wed Apr 22 2015 - 01:00

Conan Byrne rescues point for 10-man Saints on 100th appearance

Longford Town had taken 2-0 lead inside 17 minutes

Sun Apr 05 2015 - 14:04

Dwyer likely to be “new Malcolm Macarthur” and serve decades in jail

Average life sentence currently 17 years, up from 7½ in 1970s and 1980sSmall group of notorious killers kept in prison for up to 50 years

Sun Mar 29 2015 - 13:13

Longford Town battle back twice to earn draw with Limerick FC

Gary Shaw misses late chances for Longford victory

Sun Mar 22 2015 - 15:52

Anthony Lyttle's drawings hold vast reservoirs of feeling beneath the surface

His densely patterned works have an in-between quality that unsettles the eye but also keeps it interested

Tue Feb 17 2015 - 10:00

Banking giant HSBC sheltered cash linked to dictators and arms dealers

Team of journalists from 45 countries unearths secret bank accounts maintained for criminals, traffickers, tax dodgers, politicians and celebrities

Sun Feb 08 2015 - 21:00

Christoph Mueller absents himself from decision on IAG offer for Aer Lingus

Trade unionist David Begg’s extended term on Aer Lingus board ended just last week

Tue Jan 27 2015 - 01:01

Manchester United head in right direction with Van Gaal

After Sunday’s draw with Chelsea, van Gaal’s United are showing they mean business

Tue Oct 28 2014 - 01:00

In a word . . .

. . . Halloween

Mon Oct 27 2014 - 01:00

Protests erupt as St Louis policeman kills black teenager

White off-duty officer shoots youth who had fired on him near Ferguson, police say

Thu Oct 09 2014 - 10:01

Behind McGinley’s ready smile is steel

From ’Stiff Little Fingers’ and ’The Clash’ to Gleneagles has been a long, varied journey

Fri Sept 19 2014 - 17:29

Man United win the Champions Cup

Louis van Gaal still has some concerns after his first win over Premier League rivals

Tue Aug 05 2014 - 11:28

Van Gaal keeps his unbeaten record

Manchester United defeat Inter Milan after a scoreless draw and penalty shootout

Wed Jul 30 2014 - 09:48

Louis van Gaal tells Luke Shaw to get fit

Manchester United have had to devise a special training programme to get fullback ready for the start of the season

Tue Jul 29 2014 - 13:52

Meteoric rise for Tottenham signing Davies

Nothing flamboyant about full back noted for composure on ball and intelligent play

Fri Jul 25 2014 - 01:11

Manchester Utd make Luke Shaw most expensive teenage footballer in history

England left back moves to Old Trafford from Southampton in deal worth almost €34m

Fri Jun 27 2014 - 15:44

Liverpool get their man Adam Lallana

Southampton midfielder has travelled to Melwood for medical

Fri Jun 27 2014 - 14:29

Cold in July

Fri Jun 27 2014 - 00:00

Teenager Luke Shaw makes impressive World Cup bow

The left back is being pursued by Manchester United but refused to be drawn on his future

Wed Jun 25 2014 - 11:22

Hodgson should not come under threat

The England manager should be allowed to continue until the European Championships

Fri Jun 20 2014 - 10:46

More sex education, more tests, more awareness, less stigma

Timely treatment of STIs is crucial in preventing chronic conditions and limiting their spread

Tue Jun 10 2014 - 01:00

‘Grand theft’ of valuable items at All Hallows College in Dublin

Gardaí investigate missing items worth ‘quite a few million’

Mon May 26 2014 - 01:00

Roy Hodgson names his boys for Brazil

Michael Carrick, Andy Carroll, Kyle Walker and Tom Cleverley are among the players omitted

Mon May 12 2014 - 17:20

United make £27 million bid for Luke Shaw

The 18 year old Southampton defender will be offered £100,000 a week on a five year contract

Mon May 12 2014 - 12:01

Luis Suarez wins PFA award

Ireland’s Everton defender Séamus Coleman named in the Premier League team of the year

Mon Apr 28 2014 - 09:57

Climate change needs ethical discourse involving all - President

Higgins speaks to Royal Society in London during state visit to Britain

Wed Apr 09 2014 - 13:11