The Irish Times
Ireland · English · Newspaper
A major Irish news outlet covering national and international news, including politics, crime, and social issues.
- 56 stories today
- 108/day · 7-day avg
- Top beat: Society
- Tracked since 2026
- 3 Ireland peers
Today’s stories
- Jury told of ‘chaos’ at Parnell Square and woman screaming ‘the kid is dead’A trial continues for Riad Bouchaker, accused of attempted murder of three children in a November 2023 incident at Parnell Square, where a witness described chaos and a man covered in blood.
- Accountant who says employer ‘laughed’ when she asked about redundancy package wins €25,000An accountant won €25,000 for unfair dismissal after her employer laughed when she asked about redundancy, with the tribunal finding procedural defects in her termination.
- Malachy Clerkin: Where will Damien Duff’s streak of madness fit into Brentford’s xG models?Damien Duff has joined Brentford's coaching staff, marking a shift from his previous stance against English football. His unconventional coaching style raises questions about its compatibility with the club's data-driven methods.
- Nurse’s registration cancelled by High Court after misconduct findingA nurse's registration was cancelled by the High Court after being found guilty of professional misconduct and poor performance in patient care at a Dublin hospital.
- Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire as SpaceX goes publicSpaceX's stock debut saw shares rise sharply, making Elon Musk the first trillionaire and valuing the company at $2.2 trillion.
- Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly strike gold at European ChampionshipsKatie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly won gold at the UEC European Championships in Maniago, Italy, finishing ahead of Britain's Sophie Unwin and Jenny Holl by 0.75 seconds in the time trial.
- One assault charge dropped against man accused of violent disorder linked to attack on Qayyum BalogunAn assault charge was dropped against a man accused of violent disorder linked to the attack on Qayyum Balogun, who died after a stabbing in Dublin.
- Jack Crowley could miss Ireland’s Nations Championship tour with blood vessel issueJack Crowley might miss Ireland's Nations Championship matches against Australia, Japan, and New Zealand due to a blood vessel issue in his leg, with uncertain recovery time, while Tadhg Beirne is expected to be fit.
- The Pope battled with Bad Bunny for the attention of Spain’s youth. Ultimately, Leo wonPope Leo's visit to Spain drew large crowds and focused on secular issues like migration and mental health, while also addressing religious resurgence among young Spaniards.
- Blackrock mourns the loss of larger-than-life Michael ‘Bomber’ BrowneBlackrock College RFC mourns the death of Michael 'Bomber' Browne, a former player, coach, and president known for his rugby contributions and medical work.
- Gavin Cooney: Government apathy towards Israel soccer row leaves FAI unwilling to take standThe FAI moved the Nations League game against Israel to a neutral venue following protests, citing financial concerns and avoiding moral debates, while the Irish government remains uninvolved.
- Motorcyclist (30s) dies in crash in Co TipperaryA man in his 30s died following a road crash in Co Tipperary when a motorcycle collided with a car. The car driver was hospitalized as a precaution, and authorities are investigating.
- Swedish man killed in Limerick crash was on his way to carry out contract killingA Swedish man was killed in a crash in Limerick after he and an accomplice attempted to carry out a contract killing, with gardaí investigating the involvement of Irish criminals in a feud.
- How to draw up a ‘life list’ of your money and legal affairsA public campaign in Ireland advises adults to organize a 'life list' of financial and legal documents to simplify decision-making if they become unable to manage their affairs, emphasizing proactive preparation and clear communication with family members.
- Bloodstained jacket of childcare worker stabbed at Parnell Square shown to juryA bloodstained jacket of a childcare worker stabbed at Parnell Square was shown to the jury, along with jackets of two injured children, during the trial of Riad Bouchaker, who denies multiple charges related to the incident.