Royal Meath Agricultural Show takes place in TrimThe 81st Royal Meath Agricultural Show has taken place on the banks of the Boyne in Trim, featuring a huge range of animal and domestic industry class competitions as well as family events and entertainment. Photos: Tom Honan / The Irish TimesSun Sept 03 2023 - 15:00
Sporting Images Of The WeekendSome of the best images from the weekend's sporting events, from home and abroad, as chosen by Bryan O'BrienSun Sept 03 2023 - 14:00
Over five hundred people take part in annual Liffey Swim, DublinThe 103rd Jones Engineering Dublin City Liffey Swim has taken place with 522 swimmers competing. 219 women and 303 men swam the 2km route from Rory O’More Bridge to Custom House Quay. Photos: Tom Honan / The Irish TimesSat Sept 02 2023 - 16:00
Ukrainian Irish dancing teacher is visited by Riverdance performersKristina Bondarenko (16) from Ukraine received a visit from members of Riverdance during the Irish dancing class she gives at the Ukrainian Centre, Rathmines.Wed Aug 30 2023 - 18:27
'People will love the views': Dublin Port reveals new greenway plansWork has commenced on the Tolka-Estuary Greenway, a dedicated 3.2 kilometre cycle and pedestrian route along the northern perimeter of Dublin Port.Fri Aug 25 2023 - 16:30
‘When I do a sand drawing, you know the thing you are looking at will never be seen in the world again’What I Do: Manuel Frölich is a sand artist from Chile living in Co Waterford who creates giant temporary artworks on beachesFri Aug 25 2023 - 07:00
‘The beach is my canvas’ - Waterford based sand artist ManuSand artist Manu (Manuel Frolich) is a Chilean born sand artist based on the Copper Coast in Co Waterford.Fri Aug 25 2023 - 06:42
Native oak in danger from importation of saplings and propagation of seeds abroadEnvironmental groups are concerned about the damage to native Oak and other tree species due of the propogation of seeds abroad and the importation of saplings.Fri Aug 18 2023 - 15:35
Crowds flock to Clifden for Connemara Pony ShowThe 98th Annual Connemara Pony Show takes place in Clifden, Co. Galway and attracts breeders and owners from all over the world.Wed Aug 16 2023 - 18:09
Day one of the Dublin Horse ShowPhotographer Alan Betson records day one of this year's Dublin Horse Show. The annual event at the RDS will see 1,600 horses & ponies competing across 168 classes & competitions over five days. Wed Aug 09 2023 - 15:00
Dun Laoghaire shopfronts get a makeoverSome businesses on Dun Laoghaire's main thoroughfare, George's Street, are upgrading the look of their shopfronts with the help of a traditional sign writer.Sat Aug 05 2023 - 08:19
Best friends Dlava and Kiea are laid to restBest friends Dlava Mohamed (16) and Kiea McCann (17) who died together in a car crash in Clones on their way to a debs dance, have been laid to rest.Thu Aug 03 2023 - 15:08
Best of 2023 - Caring for the homeless: ‘It’s better than winning the Lotto’Alice Leahy is Director of Services of the Alice Leahy Trust, based in Dublin, where she and her team offer help and care to homeless people.Fri Jul 28 2023 - 08:57
Alice Leahy: ‘Helping homeless people is about more than money, bricks and mortar and ticking boxes’What I Do: Alice Leahy, founder of Alice Leahy Trust, has been working with homeless people in Dublin for 50 yearsFri Jul 28 2023 - 08:00
'It's a sad day': people pay their respects outside former home of Sinead O'ConnorPeople have visited the former seaside home of Sinead O'Connor in Bray, Co Wicklow to leave flowers and pay their respects.Thu Jul 27 2023 - 16:55
What I Do: Katherine McCormack, archaeologist and living historian at DubliniaKatherine McCormack an educator, archeologist and living historian with Dublinia has been interested in archeology and history since she was a child.Fri Jul 21 2023 - 08:49
Dublin community celebrates local girl in World Cup opening gameFriends and relatives of Abbie Larkin (18) gathered at Irishtown, Dublin to cheer her on at a large screen showing of the World Cup clash with Australia.Thu Jul 20 2023 - 14:46
'You create an entirely different world': artist and model maker Nathan WheelerNathan Wheeler is an artist and model maker who captures the architecture of Ireland in miniature form, with a particular emphasis on derelict properties.Fri Jul 07 2023 - 08:38
‘I’m giving these buildings a second chance and giving them the love they never had in life’What I Do: Nathan Wheeler found creative and professional satisfaction in hand-building models of family homes and derelict buildingsFri Jul 07 2023 - 06:00
Best of 2023 - ‘It’s an emotional time’: one of Dublin’s oldest hardware shops closesIn November 2023 one of Dublin's oldest hardware stores, Edge & Sons of Fairview, owned by Victor Edge, closed its doors after 106 years in business.Fri Jun 30 2023 - 12:06
RTÉ journalists: 'We want answers, we want the truth'NUJ members have organised a protest at RTÉ headquarters in Donnybrook to express their anger over the current crisis following secret payments to Ryan Tubridy.Tue Jun 27 2023 - 14:58
Anti-Nato protest: 'Let's talk more about peace and less about war'Protestors have gathered outside Dublin Castle, on the third day of the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy.Mon Jun 26 2023 - 11:41
German Navy tall ship 'Gorch Fock' arrives in Dublin PortThe three-masted German Navy training ship 'Gorch Fock' is docked in Dublin until Monday and will be open to the public on Sunday afternoon from 2-5pm.Thu Jun 22 2023 - 13:55
School of sanctuary: Kilkenny school offers warmth, welcome and safetyBunscoil McAuley Rice, in Callan is a School of Sanctuary, dedicated to being a safe and welcoming place for all, but especially those seeking refuge.Mon Jun 19 2023 - 23:21
Tralee hit by ‘biblical’ flash floodingThe town of Tralee, Co Kerry experienced monsoon-like rain on Saturday afternoon, resulting in significant flooding in the area.Sun Jun 18 2023 - 07:25
Best of 2023 - People of Finglas bid farewell to Christy DignamThousands of people in Finglas, on Dublin’s northside, came together to say farewell to Aslan’s Christy Dignam, ahead of his funeral.Sat Jun 17 2023 - 12:47
Dear Dirty Dublin: Olivia Kelly looks at the face the city is presenting for BloomsdayIrish Times Dublin editor Olivia Kelly visits some parts of Dublin referenced by Joyce in Ulysses, following recent criticism of the cleanliness of the city.Thu Jun 15 2023 - 23:25
In Pictures: Fans flock to Slane for Harry Styles gigThousands arrive in Co Meath for the sellout concert. Photographs: Alan BetsonSat Jun 10 2023 - 15:00
Funeral of Teddy McCarthyCork GAA legend Teddy McCarthy, the only player in GAA history to win both senior All-Ireland medals in hurling and football in the same year has been laid to rest in his native city. Sat Jun 10 2023 - 15:00
Friday's Images Of The dayFriday's images of the day selected by Bryan O'BrienFri Jun 09 2023 - 17:00
What I Do - Bev Truss veterinary nurse and wildlife rehabberBev Truss is a registered veterinary nurse and licensed wildlife rehabber who looks after injured wildlife and birds and has a special love for hedgehogs.Thu Jun 08 2023 - 19:46
NCAD Grad show addresses 'real world problems'NCAD Works 2023 runs from June 9th to 16th, featuring the work of final-year and postgraduate students of the National College of Art and Design.Thu Jun 08 2023 - 06:58
‘We’re finally in’: Steven and Amanda move into their renovated Wexford farmhouseSteven Carroll and Amanda McNamara have moved into their new home, an old thatched farmhouse that they have renovated in South Co Wexford.Sat Jun 03 2023 - 06:48
'A lot of people expected an easy match': professional disability golfer Brendan LawlorBorn with a condition called Ellis-Van Creveld Syndrome, Brendan Lawlor (26) from Louth Village, plays at the highest level of professional disability golf.Fri Jun 02 2023 - 07:18
'Green makes you feel calm': Bloom 2023 opens in DublinMore than 100,000 visitors are expected to attend the Bord Bia Bloom 2023 festival, over the June Bank Holiday weekend, in the Phoenix Park, Dublin.Wed May 31 2023 - 14:09
Exhibition of large-scale bronze buffalos comes to LucanEight large-scale bronze buffalos by artist Davide Rivalta are on show in Lucan, Co Dublin, in the grounds of the residence of the Italian Ambassador.Wed May 31 2023 - 08:52
Private cars banned from driving through College GreenFrom May 29th private vehicles will not be allowed to drive through College Green, Dublin at any time following expansion of the College Green bus gate hours.Mon May 29 2023 - 12:11
What I do - Sandra King spinning yarn in east ClareOn retirement Sandra King moved from South Carolina in the US to east Co Clare where she now runs her own wool creating and crafting business.Fri May 12 2023 - 08:00
New exhibition features work by trail-blazing female artist Lavinia FontanaAn exhibition of work by the ground-breaking Renaissance artist Lavinia Fontana has opened at the National Gallery Of Ireland and runs until August.Sat May 06 2023 - 09:27
Barristers protest over criminal legal aid scheme feesBarristers have protested outside courthouses around the country to voice their concern about pay for barristers under the criminal legal aid scheme.Tue May 02 2023 - 14:40
Up up and away… new zipline trail opens in Dublin mountainsZip Trail, a new zipline course at Tibradden Wood in the Dublin Mountains, has been launched by Minister for Sport Catherine Martin.Mon Apr 24 2023 - 15:07
‘It's the ultimate teamwork’ - Eithne Davis RNLI helm'What I Do' - Eithne Davis is one of six helms at the Sligo Bay RNLI station in Rosses Point, Co Sligo.Fri Apr 21 2023 - 08:14
President Biden visits Áras an UachtaráinUS president Joe Biden met President Michael D. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin, where he rang the Peace Bell and planted a tree.Thu Apr 13 2023 - 14:21
Joe Biden braves the rain in CarlingfordUS president Joe Biden's first stop on his visit to Ireland was to the picturesque seaside village of Carlingford, Co Louth.Wed Apr 12 2023 - 20:18
Tuesday's Images Of The DayTuesday's images of the day chosen by Bryan O'BrienTue Apr 11 2023 - 18:00
