Frank McDonald, a respected journalist and former environment editor for The Irish Times, has died at the age of 76. Tributes highlight his decades-long contributions to environmental reporting and Irish journalism.
The Irish Times Help desk team continues to respond to readers' questions, with recent queries from Leaving Cert students focusing on free fees, the Dare/Hear access schemes, and off-key music.
The Irish Times received over 150 responses from readers sharing their experiences with the country's deposit return scheme, with opinions ranging from 'a complete failure' to 'a great thing'.
A court has been informed that a defamation lawsuit filed by businessman Dermot Desmond against The Irish Times, concerning a 2016 article related to the Panama Papers, can be struck out.
An investigation by the Irish Times reveals that Irish aluminum plant Aughinish Alumina continues to export most of its production to Russia, raising concerns about supporting Russia's war efforts, while politicians remain evasive on sanctions.
The Irish Times' 'Conversations with Parents' features a special episode offering guidance to parents and students as the Leaving Cert exams in Ireland draw near.
An Irish Times journalist has launched a new book titled 'Dirty Dancing,' which delves into the 'feis fixing' scandal within Irish dancing, described as a 'quintessentially Irish story'.
News reports from The Irish Times and solicitor's videos concerning high-profile betting tipster Rob Heneghan were removed from Google search results following bogus complaints.
Singer Dana Rosemary Scallon has settled the final defamation case she took arising from media coverage of her brother John Brown's trial, who was acquitted in 2014 of sexual abuse charges.
An article in the Irish Times argues that the application of AI in education, particularly as intended by the Department of Education, should be resisted until inherent risks can be controlled, viewing AI as a threat to the fundamental nature of education.
Bird expert Éanna Ní Lamhna answers reader questions regarding the identification of a backyard finch, a moth, and a tiny fly, providing guidance on local wildlife observation.
An Irish Times article explores readers' opinions on e-scooters, highlighting both their utility as a mode of transport and significant safety concerns, with one contributor recounting a near-fatal incident. The discussion reflects the ongoing debate about the safety and integration of e-scooters in urban environments.
An Irish court has granted The Irish Times and other media outlets access to a character reference provided by former Fianna Fáil TD Jim Glennon for a convicted sex offender. This decision allows public scrutiny of the reference given for Ramamoorthy.
The Irish Times is asking readers for their opinion on whether students with dyslexia should receive extra points in exams, following a mother's statement that an additional 10 minutes is 'insulting'.
A column in The Irish Times playfully questions what figures like Gerry Hutch, Michael Healy-Rae, and Charlie Haughey have in common, touching on the topic of artificial intelligence.
An Irish Times reader asks for advice on whether to compel her dyslexic son to use school support services, highlighting the availability of university disability support for students.
A year after The Irish Times highlighted 20 derelict properties in Dublin, a new survey reveals that all of them remain decrepit, indicating a very slow process in bringing them back into use.
The Irish Times examines whether skills-based Further Education and Training (FET) courses offer more durable career outcomes and earning potential than traditional university pathways amid rapid AI advancement.
Millions across Europe, particularly in Iceland and Spain, are preparing for a rare total solar eclipse, leading to high demand for viewing glasses and discussions about its potential impact on electricity grids. Scientists hope to use the event to study the sun's mysteries, while the public is eager to safely observe and photograph the celestial spectacle.
Éanna Ní Lamhna, in an Irish Times science column, responds to reader questions concerning various insects, including horseflies, thunderworms, and bees, discussing their behavior and interactions with humans.
A Lithuanian truck driver was acquitted by a jury in Ireland of careless driving charges that led to the death of an elderly woman, as reported by 'Irish Times'.
Irish Times journalist Sally Hayden's new book, 'This is Also a Love Story,' which details 'extraordinary people' in 'unthinkable situations,' was officially launched in Dublin.
An investigation by the Irish Times revealed that almost 250 US military overflights over Ireland went unreported due to an "administrative error," significantly more than previously disclosed.
Rosemary Scallon, known as Dana, has settled a defamation action she brought against The Irish Times concerning their reporting of a trial involving her brother.