Trump threatens Canada with sanctions over wildfires sending ‘filthy air’ into US
Republicans say US will ‘act to protect its people’ as smoke from hundreds of Canadian fires spreads across border
Head of HSE gender healthcare to step down at end of year after drafting new model of care
Minister of State Mary Butler praised Icelandic model and sought funding for HSE gender clinic in Drogheda, letter released under FOI shows
Consultants’ pay: Higher earning figures mean more work in a stretched system
Real issue for the HSE is not excessive pay but persistent failure to recruit enough consultants
Ireland v New Zealand live updates: Both sides out to continue winning Nations Championship run
Eden Park hosts Ireland’s final fixture in the competition's southern series
Heads should roll at Irish Rail
There must be repercussions for writing off €50 million of taxpayers’ money
Ian O’Riordan: Is Tour de France leader Tadej Pogacar simply too good for his own good?
He was booed during Stage 10 on Bastille Day, all just ‘wood on the fire’ in his quest to win a fifth title
Malachy Clerkin: Hurling’s twitchy, moody summer is badly in need of an epic All-Ireland final
So much of the talk about hurling concerns issues other than the sport itself but it can still transport us to another place
You never know where a convivial Irish conversation might lead
When it comes to talking to each other, I hope we never change
State fisheries agency spent €16,000 on legal fees before Oireachtas appearance
Inland Fisheries Ireland also paid more than €50,000 to a PR company ahead of the same event
Doug Howlett: ‘Munster are going to find it difficult to attract international players’
Former All Black reflects on his happy years playing and working for Munster, but fears the province’s recent struggles will make it harder to get top talent
Pupils were ‘getting sick in bathrooms’ after ‘impossible’ Leaving Cert paper, says parents
State Exams Commission says correspondence from candidates and parents is ‘considered in the refinement of the draft marking scheme’
Dublin creche raising fees after being ordered to refund more than €100,000 to parents
Charlie’s Childcare had signed up to State funding scheme, agreeing to keep fees at 2021 levels in return
Sound advice on the hosepipe ban
Current measures don’t go far enough
Decision Support Service has become a bureaucratic nightmare
Those wanting an application form must now apply in writing to receive one
World Cup may make us all losers unless soccer is organised differently
And if only Ronaldo had the same prescription as Messi
Ken Early: The World Cup final is a confrontation of two opposite ways of seeing the world
Argentina are an inexplicable frenzy of tears, rage, ecstasy, barbecue, violence and genius
Bolger and Regan bid to disrupt Classic status quo with Oaks hope Sparan Nua
Joseph O’Brien’s Thundering On will try to become the 17th filly to complete Epsom-Curragh Oaks double
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Firing defence minister exposes Zelenskiy flaw
Mykhailo Fedorov pushed a clear strategy to prosecute the war
We are supposed to be civilised: the HSE shouldn’t deny women pain relief in early labour
I was so traumatised that for years after my child was born I couldn’t think about the night of her birth
Basin in the shower as a water conservation trick
The water saved could be used for shaving or watering plants
Language schools face sanctions after inquiry into alleged failure to return student fees
Schools face block on visas after Government departments say unsuccessful student applicants were not repaid fees in a timely manner
Tanning lotion for an interesting shade of bronze
We liberally applied self-tanning lotion to our faces before our flight home from Gran Canaria
Sharp increase in helicopter traffic due to EU presidency
I wonder how this activity fits with our greenhouse gas emissions targets?
We need creative help to understand and reverse human-induced climate change
Artists can be shape-shifters of cultural norms, as they are not afraid to push against the status quo and stimulate behaviour change
Caitlin Hayes named Sportswoman of the Month for June
After finding her feet at Brighton, the 30-year-old has enjoyed the finest few months of her career to date
How Russian password technology made its way into Irish State agencies
Password manager Passwork purports to be EU-based but has extensive links to a Russian company licensed by Russia’s security service
Netflix feeds investor anxiety with disappointing forecast
Shares in the streaming giant fell as much as 9% in after-hours trading
Police intervene after crowd trouble during Derry City’s clash with CSKA Sofia
One PSNI officer injured during clashes between fans in Bishop Street area before match against CSKA Sofia
Irish State bodies use password software licensed by Russian intelligence
Irish Times investigation finds software involved in handling of sensitive information with at least three agencies
Ireland’s new digital wallet could store driving licence, birth cert and passport
The use of the app will not be compulsory and older forms of ID will still be usable
Dan Sheehan lauds ‘unbelievable’ Sam Prendergast ahead of All Blacks test
Irish captain says Ireland will be in trouble ‘if we have one toe on the plane’ for season-ending game at Eden Park
I’ll leave it to your conscience whether to snitch on your neighbours to Uisce Éireann
Radio: Newstalk’s drivetime duo fine-tune their partnership while Andrea Gilligan touts Uisce Éireann’s hosepipe hotline
Sex abuser Michael Shine, Jamey Carney suspect and e-scooter brain injuries
Plus: Doctors say e-scooters have become the biggest cause of traumatic brain injuries in children
Ireland’s new heavyweight builders and record Lions rugby profits
The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk
Iran launches fresh attacks on Gulf states after sixth day of US strikes
US says its strikes hit dozens of Iranian military targets near Bandar Abbas and on Qeshm Island
Trump is falling into the old trap of an American ‘forever war’
To the surprise of many, the US president seems to be doubling down, with no clear path to a settlement with Iran
Paul Howard watched every World Cup game – here’s what he learned
In the News podcast: Bloated tournament shows how little Fifa cares about players, says Howard
Aughinish Alumina warned Michael McGrath about sanctioning exports to Russia
Rusal-owned Limerick plant lobbied politicians in Brussels and Dublin about impact of EU sanctions, documents show
A hard sell to the public if it looks like British racing is fighting the bookies’ battle
Bitterness at affordability checks for gamblers clashes with popular support for putting manners on gaming corporations
Italia 90 changed Ireland, but the untold story of that year was the women’s game
While the country partied, the Girls in Green overcame neglect and prejudice. Now they could be off to the World Cup
Nothing new about refusal to give pregnant women pain relief
Challenges of pandemic birth made me choose elective c-sections thereafter
Drivers can’t salute if they have phones in their hands
The occasions when I receive a salute from other drivers are diminishing
Sinister objectives at the heart of US threats on the ICC
Orwell’s assertion that ‘political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable’ has never been more relevant
I should have known my sun ‘tan’ was too good to be true
The unfortunate moment when you reach for the sunscreen and grab something else entirely
Daniel Kinahan begins last appeal against extradition to Ireland
Alleged cartel leader lived openly in Dubai for decade but is now wanted in Ireland to stand trial at Special Criminal Court
Ken Early: Tuchel’s decision to leave England’s best passers at home has aged terribly
The manager is said to be an Anglophile, but those feelings are no longer reciprocated after England’s disastrous World Cup exit
Heavyweights on high alert ahead of challenging FAI Cup ties
Defending champions Shamrock Rovers host Cork City in second round, John Russell takes his new charges to Kerry
CarVal makes €75m from flipping loans bought in Ulster Bank exit
Minneapolis-based debt manager paid €268m in 2023 to buy a portfolio of loans valued at €690m by the bank
Neither Martin nor Harris dared rebuke the US ambassador. Varadkar had no such qualms
Are we going to go on ducking behind clichés to safeguard the economy or, when needs be, are we going to speak and act against injustices?
Weather talk is a universal social ritual
It is the safest possible shared reference point
Ireland’s big builders: Who are the new construction heavyweights?
A profile of 10 Irish home builders who are scaling up to deliver thousands of new homes in the coming years
Burning questions left as Dáil rises for summer break
The first half of 2026 raised plenty of questions; will there be answers in the second half?
The time has come to regulate all road users
The advent of electric bikes means that people using them can achieve much higher speeds, and an impact from one can be catastrophic
Ireland’s lineout is a problem, which might explain the team to face New Zealand
Downturn in set-piece success has cost Andy Farrell’s team on the scoreboard
Despite renewed strikes and Trump’s bluster, both sides want an end to Iran conflict
Points of contention and much ambiguity surround the memorandum of understanding that underpins the ceasefire, but there are some positive signs
Thank you, Louise Kinlen, for the moving tribute to your beloved son Samuel
So much of her beautiful article resonated with me – my grandson died 20 years ago, aged 16, of cancer
Jennie’s Law legislation passed by Dáil to create new domestic violence register
Minister pays tribute to family of Jennifer Poole, the eponymous mother murdered in 2021
Rotunda billed health insurers for €365k of private care by public-only consultants
Seventeen consultants on public-only contracts received written permission by Dublin hospital’s master to carry out private care
Dosa Dosa restaurant review: Remarkable value and delicious south Indian food
Dosa, grills, curries and biryani from the homes and streets of Tamil Nadu
Sam Neill’s cause of death confirmed as pneumonia, agent says
Northern Ireland-born New Zealand actor died aged 78 in Sydney, Australia
Exports to Russia, Jamey Carney’s murder and Montenegro’s EU application
Early Edition with Andrew McNair
Ballymena vigil for Polish family hears of supports available to those affected
Police continue to investigate suspected double murder and suicide in Co Antrim town
AI trade boost for economy, and why you will need a €41,000-a-year pension
Business Today: The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk
The visitors’ bar in Leinster House is usually sedate. Not last night
Micheál Martin’s Dáil remarks – laden with gratitude - were met with indifference as summer recess drew nearer
Met Éireann forecasts a cooler weekend before warm weather returns
Hot weather alert is due to lapse on Friday morning but could be extended in the south
Aughinish Alumina report will not rule out that material is used in Russian weapons
At the highest level in Government there is much sensitivity about the Co Limerick plant
Bohemians need to hold nerve in Gibraltar as Derry City’s opponents face visa issues
All will not be lost for the Candystripes if they lose, with a place in the Conference League assured
The hosepipe snitches of suburban Ireland: It’s just not very ‘love thy neighbour’
Every country has its psychic hang-up. Is inter-citizen policing Ireland’s?
Ciarán Murphy: I’ll remember this magical summer in Dublin - and the best is yet to come
With the sun shining on four All-Ireland semi-finals, it’s easy to forget summers weren’t always like this
A new EU member? Don’t plan the welcome party just yet
Europe letter: Failing to follow through on membership promise to EU candidate countries would be propaganda gift for Putin
Chemical company apologises for false critical incident alarm, leaving Dublin residents in fear
Local residents call for better communication after anxious night with concerns over potential toxin release
Common Travel Area can’t become an excuse for hard borders on land or sea
Mainstream parties of government should be able to sell the CTA as a way to regulate immigration while minimising internal borders
Past achievements of Aughinish Alumina cannot be treated as a balancing factor
The issue is whether Ireland should facilitate such a supply chain – not whether the plant has otherwise served the State well
Dart stagnation is the greatest failure of leadership in developing the Greater Dublin Area
It makes no sense to spend more money on the so-called Dart+ proposals in the absence of the vital Dart underground section
We’ll miss the sun when Ireland reverts to type
Instead of complaining about the heat, why not embrace it?
Treasured keepsake kept my late father close to me
The intangible quality of an item once owned by a parent
Spending on rail expansion plans could be hit by costs of failed €50m IT project
NTA accepts move by Irish Rail to terminate contract with IT contractor Indra but warns of ‘significant financial consequences’
Registering for enduring power of attorney made difficult by lack of humans to deal with
Problems caused by phasing out person-to-person contact with those in authority in favour of online-only access
Iran and US strike sites that signal how each is willing to raise the stakes
Few believe that the tit-for-tat violence will force either into a significant change of heart
A remedy for scramblers: locate and confiscate
Fed-up communities will have little issue finding storage points
Universal basic income would help alleviate child poverty, too
Introducing another means-tested benefit, though, could mean children in real need might miss out
Tusla reports ‘unprecedented demand’ as referrals pass 100,000 for first time
Emotional abuse was most common concern, accounting for 45% of all reports made to agency
Oil prices rise as Trump threatens further strikes on Iran
US resumes blockade on the Islamic Republic’s shipping through the Strait of Hormuz
Want books to look well-read? Now there’s a service for that
An idea to make books look a bit more used, once jokingly proposed by one Myles na gCopaleen, has been made real in German capital
HSE’s €40m land deal, and tax inheritance rules for child-free couples
Business Today: The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk
The ‘rough sex’ defence didn’t work for Lorcan Murphy. He wasn’t the first to try it
Murphy, jailed for murder this week in Budapest, is clearly a dangerous, determined predator, but the kind of violence he used is normalised in mainstream pornography
Deportation flight to South Africa cost more than €1m
Charter flight in June deported 42 people who were escorted by 84 gardaí and medical team
Bill and Alison Chawke jailed for assault in Adare hotel
Charlie Chawke’s children Bill and Alison Chawke pleaded guilty to assaulting two men at Dunraven Arms Hotel in Adare in 2023
Tehran threatens to block more vital seaways as Trump orders renewed Iran blockade
US president warns of hitting Iran’s energy infrastructure next week
Gardaí consider visiting Jordan to interview person of interest in Jamey Carney murder case
Taoiseach urges social media companies to remove ‘horrific’ material related to killing of American woman
‘I just went from one birthday to the next,’ says one of Ireland’s oldest people at 107
Walburga Monaghan’s mind remains as sharp as ever despite being one of Ireland’s oldest people
Ken Early: England are faster and stronger, but Argentina have the intangible and Messi
World Cup semi-final predictions show how we cannot resist thinking about football in the most simplistic terms
How do I break up with a friend who talks about me behind my back?
This person used to be nice and caring. Could they be having some mental health issues?
How can new parents be better prepared for the impact of sleep deprivation?
Sleepless nights are a harsh lesson in how parents’ lives have to adapt to their baby’s needs
If 166 brothels can operate openly in Ireland, the ban on paying for sex is not working
There is a lot of money to be made from prostitution. The legal twilight world we have created suits the purposes of unscrupulous figures
Jack Chambers wants civil servants to take risks – but who will take responsibility?
No State employee is going to put their career on the line to make some significant gamble if their political masters do not have their back
John Kiely’s 2026 roadmap gave new meaning to leaving no stone unturned
Limerick’s bid for success built on manager’s 63 meetings with those who witnessed the shortcomings of 2025
EU continues to disgrace itself by failing Palestine
Delaying tactics are facilitating trade with Israel
Commenting on the weather will always bring a smile
We are doing our bit to confirm the Irish ‘Céad Míle Fáilte’ reputation for tourists
Darragh Ó Sé: Ger Brennan wasn’t asking for video reviews when Dublin got the calls, so why do it now?
Kerry have reached the final with the handbrake on, but that’s a dangerous game to play
Gordon D’Arcy: Whatever the All Blacks result, let’s avoid the error of wishful thinking
Supporters in danger of wanting something out of Andy Farrell’s Ireland team that may not be there
Give credit to employers: issue of who funds workplace benefits is rarely mentioned
Politicians should be candid when they announce measures to benefit employees
Multinationals, tax takes and a failure to plan for the future
‘Windfall gains’ should have been allocated to a wealth or future provisions fund
Lindsey Graham’s sister appointed to serve rest of Republican’s US Senate term
Darline Graham Nordone’s brother, a South Carolina senator and Trump ally, died on Saturday aged 71 after a brief illness
Softer economic growth and taking a loan from your employer
Business Today: The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk
Trump threat to charge ships in Strait of Hormuz for protection is a gift to Iran
Global Briefing: Trump’s proposed toll would be far higher than the $2m per vessel Tehran demands and will add to the global economic pain
US carries out third consecutive night of strikes against Iran
Donald Trump proposes to charge a 20 per cent fee to guard the Strait of Hormuz
Majority of parents say back to school costs are a financial burden, survey shows
More than one-quarter of respondents say they will go into debt to cover price of returning children to school
PSNI begins murder investigation after three family members found dead in Co Antrim home
Residents of ‘lovely, peaceful area’ express shock after remains discovered at house in Ballymena’s Old Cullybackey Road area
Five-day miscarriage leave set to be approved
Absence will also be available to women who have abortions
‘The best performing stock market was Colombia last year’: Picking an index fund as an Irish investor
Better with Money with Aideen Finnegan
Iran trades blows with US and gun stash linked to Polish crime gang in Ireland seized
New law to allow paid leave for women after a miscarriage to be brought before Cabinet; school costs leading some into debt
Ice agent shoots and kills man in US state of Maine
Latest death follows that of Mexican construction worker shot in Houston, Texas
Irish economy to grow at ‘steadier’ pace as global risks bite, says PwC
Big Four firm’s latest forecasts echo recent commentary from the Central Bank and ESRI
My dear Samuel, you would be turning 18 today...
Over the last few years, I slowly realised I wanted to live again, honour you and find meaning in your death
Minister raised alarm over risk of homelessness for hundreds of refugee families
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan downplayed concerns of a Cabinet colleague and said refugees were moving to Dublin because of a ‘desire to live in this region’
Let’s not forget lessons learned the hard way about environmental protection
The Seveso disaster was a turning point for Europe
Mary Lou McDonald declines to withdraw Dáil remark about Taoiseach being a ‘tosser’
Sinn Féin leader overheard using slur last week during questions about costings for MetroLink project
High streets recover but shopping centres struggle for tenants
Rebound in the market post-pandemic has been uneven and left some landlords with difficult units to let
