The Irish Times

Honoured Guest – Frank McNally on the exemplary death of Major Compton-Smith

An Irishman’s Diary

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 19:30

Slagheap in Cork Harbour reborn as scenic park after €25m remediation

More than 650,000 tonnes of waste from Irish Steel plant is sealed in and made safe

Sun Jul 18 2021 - 13:55

Tried and tested: The best family days out in Ireland

From the zoo to funparks and cruises, what's open for families this summer?

Sat Jun 26 2021 - 06:00

Shining a light on Ireland’s places of famine, death and rebellion

‘Sites here are generally reluctant to use the expression ‘dark tourism’ because it implies a certain exploitation of people’

Sat Oct 31 2020 - 06:00

‘We built a clay oven that cooks a pizza in 60 seconds’

These three families built their own outdoor ovens from scratch

Sat Jun 06 2020 - 06:00

Free for all: Irish tourist attractions to waive fees for first national Tourism Day

Guinness Storehouse and Cliffs of Moher among destinations to offer free admission

Thu Feb 27 2020 - 11:17

Spike Island visitor numbers treble in three years

Site manager new war exhibition behind former Cork prison’s rising popularity

Wed Jan 01 2020 - 16:49

Cork’s Spike Island wins second international major tourist award

Site’s visitor numbers have grown steadily from 27,000 in 2016 to over 81,000 in 2019

Wed Nov 06 2019 - 21:01

Explore Cork harbour, from Spike Island to whale watching

Travel deals: Savour Smithfield, a scare in Croke Park and treasure of the North

Sun Oct 27 2019 - 05:00

Dorothy Cross teams up with Lisa Hannigan for new Heartship art project

Live installation will be presented at the Sounds from a Safe Harbour festival in Cork

Sat Sept 14 2019 - 05:00

Businesses across Ireland urged to sleep out in fight against homelessness

Bord Gáis Energy extends partnership with Focus Ireland to sponsor fundraising initiative

Mon May 27 2019 - 21:33

Former toxic dump in Cork transformed into park

The 22-acre site at Haulbowline Island will open to the public next May

Fri Dec 14 2018 - 19:18

‘Treaty ports’ handover recalled at Spike Island 80 years on

About 400 attend ceremony to mark day control of ports given to State in 1938

Thu Jul 12 2018 - 01:00

Ringaskiddy incinerator opponents raise money for legal case

Campaigners hope to take judicial review of Cork Harbour planning decision

Mon Jun 04 2018 - 08:54

Ringaskiddy incinerator: Coveney disappointed at decision

Reaction: Indaver says Ireland is far too reliant on exporting our waste

Thu May 31 2018 - 13:47

Anyone for skiing by moonlight?

Travel Bag: treats for movie and theatre buffs at Irish castle hotels

Sat Dec 23 2017 - 06:00

Spike Island takes second place in category of World Travel Awards

Former prison and fort comes in ahead of the Great Wall of China and Mount Kilimanjaro

Mon Dec 11 2017 - 21:53

Bord Pleanála defers decision on Cork incinerator for 7th time

Latest deferral comes 18 months after oral hearing on Indaver’s €160m Ringaskiddy plan

Wed Oct 25 2017 - 13:14

Cobh attack on unarmed British soldiers in 1924 recalled in new book

Author believes Cork event was part of IRA plan to provoke British back into hostilities

Mon Aug 07 2017 - 17:19

Walk for the Weekend: A look around Ireland’s Eye

It’s but a short ferry ride away but the island feels like another world

Wed Jun 14 2017 - 12:00

Maritime group Meitheal Mara unveils plan for centre in Cork

Group hopes to develop new maritime hub for boat-building and rowing on river Lee

Sun Jan 22 2017 - 16:32

Enjoy this trip: ‘Trainspotting’ 20 years on

As the sequel arrives, how does Danny Boyle’s drug-laden film of the Irvine Welsh novel hold up two decades later?

Sat Jan 21 2017 - 06:00

Let’s go outside: Events to get you going

Roisin Finlay and Helen Vaughan guide you through 2017’s outdoor offerings

Sun Jan 08 2017 - 01:00

A Walk for the Weekend: A grand parade around Spike Island

The former naval base, barracks and young offenders’ prison is now a tourist attraction

Wed Nov 30 2016 - 13:00

Eight car free Irish breaks

Eight weekend trips for motorists who’d prefer to explore Ireland by bus or train

Sat Oct 01 2016 - 00:00

Fortress Spike Island set to attract 100,000 visitors annually

Conversion worth €6m transforms military outpost into compelling tourist attraction

Tue Sept 20 2016 - 21:44

Patsy McGarry: Growth in charities and homeless crisis

Time for State to consider creating much needed and appropriate institutional care

Tue Jul 19 2016 - 01:00

‘Record number’ to take part in Cork’s Ocean to City boat race

More than 600 due to compete in An Ras Mor in some 200 traditional crafts

Wed Jun 01 2016 - 07:31

Incinerators with modern cleaning systems not harmful, hearing told

If Ringaskiddy incinerator goes ahead Air corps will operate no fly zone, says Defence

Fri May 06 2016 - 13:07

Plan for Cork Harbour incinerator ‘flawed’, FF leader says

Micheál Martin calls for cap on repeat planning applications for major projects

Tue Apr 26 2016 - 07:27

Funeral of murdered Valerie Greaney held in Cobh

Mother of two remembered as caring person and strong character by local curate

Sat Jan 03 2015 - 07:09

Cobh begins events to mark centenary of ‘Lusitania’ sinking

A total of 1,198 people drowned when liner was hit by torpedo off Cork coast in 1915

Sat Jan 03 2015 - 01:00

Sailor Joe English (58) passes away

Cork native skippered first Irish boat to take part in Whitbread Round the World Race

Tue Nov 04 2014 - 17:51

A Shameless approach to The Stone Roses

Shameless star Elliott Tittensor is an ideal fit for the new Stone Roses movie Spike Island – the character’s name is even ‘Tits’

Fri Jun 21 2013 - 00:00