
Veteran Irish Journalist and Environmental Campaigner Frank McDonald Dies at 76
Frank McDonald, former environment editor for the Irish Times and longtime advocate for climate action and sustainable urban planning, has passed away at the age of 76.
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Frank McDonald, former environment editor for the Irish Times and longtime advocate for climate action and sustainable urban planning, has passed away at the age of 76.

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 provides answers to common questions about managing the current high temperatures in Ireland, including advice on exercise and diet.

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' 'Conversations with Parents' features a special episode offering guidance to parents and students as the Leaving Cert exams in Ireland draw near.

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.

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.
Students from TCD Hist and SADSI triumphed in the Irish Times Debate final, arguing against the motion that the United Nations has had its day.

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 will publish a supplement for students navigating the Leaving Cert results, one of the most significant milestones in Irish education.

A listing of church services for the week beginning Saturday, July 4th, 2026, was published by the Irish Times.

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.

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.

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.
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.
University of Limerick and The Irish Times announce award for third-level students across Ireland

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.
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.

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'.

The Irish Times has published its schedule of church services for the week beginning Saturday, May 2nd, 2026.

The Irish Times newspaper has announced a new column titled 'Ask the Lawyer,' inviting readers to submit legal questions for experts to answer.

The Irish Times provides a listing of church services scheduled for the week beginning Saturday, April 4th, 2026.
Novo Nordisk is reportedly investing $507 million in a new plant for its Wegovy pill, as reported by the Irish Times.