'We really, really, want to be in Government': Soc Dems buoyed by recent pollsBuoyed by improving polls Gary Gannon of the Social Democrats is hopeful his party could be an integral part of the new Government.Tue Nov 26 2024 - 17:46
From election songs to cracking nuts, Michael Healy-Rae looks to shore up votes in KerryMichael Healy-Rae won over 21 per cent of first preferences in the 2020 general election and already has one eye on an election in 2029. Video: Enda O'DowdTue Nov 26 2024 - 17:45
Early voting for General Election opens in nursing homes and hospitals across the countryAround 15,300 residents and patients in nursing homes and hospitals are eligible for early voting in the the General Election. Video: Enda O'DowdMon Nov 25 2024 - 19:50
Revenue warns of spike in seizures of counterfeit goodsRevenue has overseen a fourfold increase in the number of counterfeit items seized by customs officials from January 1st to October 31st this year.Mon Nov 25 2024 - 17:37
Election 2024: Sinn Féin pledges to cut USC and build 370,000 new homes over 6 yearsIn it's election manifesto Sinn Féin promises to abolish the USC for those earning up to €45,000 and to end long-term homelessness by 2030. Video: Enda O'DowdTue Nov 19 2024 - 18:11
Fine Gael manifesto promises €1,000 savings grant and pledges to cut taxes by €7 billionFine Gael launched its manifesto in Tipperary pledging to cut taxes by €7 billion and provide a €1,000 savings fund to every newborn baby. Video: Enda O'DowdSun Nov 17 2024 - 19:07
What would success look like for Ireland's political right in GE24?Harry McGee looks at what success would look for to Ireland's political right in the General Election. Video: Enda O'DowdFri Nov 15 2024 - 13:00
Pat Leahy on what success will mean for Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil in GE24Irish Times Political Editor Pat Leahy discusses the election prospects of incumbent Government parties Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil in the General Election.Thu Nov 14 2024 - 16:28
What success looks like for the Irish political left in general election 2024?Political Correspondent Jennifer Bray on what success looks like for the parties of the left in the 2024 Irish general election. Video: Enda O'DowdTue Nov 12 2024 - 12:59
What are the challenges facing the political parties in GE24?Jennifer Bray looks at what are the challenges facing the political parties in GE24. Video: Enda O'DowdFri Nov 08 2024 - 15:07
An explicit waxwork sculpture of former US president Donald Trump turns heads in New YorkArtist Alison Jackson's waxwork sculpture of former US president Donald Trump created a frenzy of selfies as it was unveiled in Times Square. Video: Enda O'DowdWed Nov 06 2024 - 00:20
New York: 'It may come down to perceptions, not forecasts or results'Irish Times video journalist Enda O'Dowd reports from New York City as America goes to the polls to elect the 47th US president. Video: Enda O'DowdTue Nov 05 2024 - 13:04
'Ireland gives me hope': how activists are fighting for abortion rights in the USActivists and politicians are fighting to claw back reproductive rights in Georgia, where recent rulings make the procedure all but illegal. Video: Enda O'DowdMon Nov 04 2024 - 20:54
How the Irish-American vote split and turned Republican in PhiladelphiaThe Irish-American voting block were at one time "christened Democrat", but now they may be favouring the Republican party. Video: Enda O'DowdMon Nov 04 2024 - 17:30
Pennsylvania: 'The Irish-American vote is still all to play for'Irish Times video journalist Enda O'Dowd reports from Pennsylvania, where a strong Irish-American vote is still in the balance. Video: Enda O'DowdMon Nov 04 2024 - 09:56
'It's all gas and no brakes' for the Democrats in PennsylvaniaUS Democrat volunteers are 'nervous' in Philadelphia as the specter of 2016 still haunts the party. Video: Enda O'DowdMon Nov 04 2024 - 02:37
'The more you pay the cartel the shorter you walk': How politics has redrawn the US borderHumane Borders is an NGO that leaves water out for unauthorised immigrants on the US border, who often trek for miles in 38 degree heat. Video: Enda O'DowdSun Nov 03 2024 - 04:09
'We evicted almost 9,000 one month': Inside America's housing crisisConstable Scott Blake does multiple evictions a day in Maricopa County - but hopes the number could drop if a new US president is elected. Video: Enda O'DowdSat Nov 02 2024 - 06:04
US voters spooked by election possibilities during Halloween celebrationsIn Macon, Georgia, hundreds of locals took to the streets for Halloween celebrations but the US election wasn't far from people's minds. Video: Enda O'DowdThu Oct 31 2024 - 13:38
Arizona - Climate change not an issue for voters despite extreme heatIrish Times video journalist Enda O'Dowd reports from Arizona where despite extreme temperatures, climate change doesn't appear to be a concern for voters.Wed Oct 30 2024 - 15:30
Welcome to Arizona, the swing state with a border complexIn the swing state of Arizona Latino voters are divided on the border and what party is best placed to solve the issues of immigration. Video: Enda O'DowdWed Oct 30 2024 - 14:25
'We're heading for another civil war': Trump supporters doubt peaceful transition of powerIn Perry, Georgia, Trump supporters are pessimistic about the chances of a peaceful transition of power. Video: Enda O'DowdMon Oct 28 2024 - 13:17
'It's frustrating and heartbreaking': rigged claims still ring in US election workers' earsIn Georgia some voters still question the results of the 2020 US election causing frustration and distress for some election officials. Video: Enda O'DowdSun Oct 27 2024 - 09:48
'I voted for Hillary': how young Republicans moved towards TrumpAtlanta Young Republicans met for weekly drinks two weeks out from the election, united in the hope that their candidate will succeed. Video: Enda O'DowdFri Oct 25 2024 - 15:39
'People are sleeping in cars': Trinity College students stage walkout over high rentsTrinity College students walked out of lectures in protest of high rents and rising costs of education. Video: Enda O'DowdThu Oct 17 2024 - 16:31
'You were let down by the State': President Higgins greets Stardust familiesFamilies of Stardust victims were invited to the Arás to meet the President thou some families boycotted the event to call for a criminal inquiry into the fire.Wed Oct 16 2024 - 18:17
Hospitality sector warns of mass closures unless Government reverse VAT increaseOwners of hair salons, pubs, creches and restaurants took to the streets to call on the Government to reverse the VAT increase. Video: Enda O'DowdTue Oct 15 2024 - 17:52
New mural that aims to highlight homelessness unveiled in Dublin's Temple BarFocus Ireland have unveiled a new mural in Dublin's Temple Bar to raise awareness about their Shine A Light campaign. Video: Enda O'DowdFri Oct 11 2024 - 14:44
'I'm not interested in decorating anybody's wall': New exhibition looks at capitalism through artBrian Maguire explored Syria, South Sudan, Mexico and Brazil for his latest exhibition in Hugh Lane which runs to March 23. Video: Enda O'DowdWed Oct 09 2024 - 10:35
'There isn't a political party who isn't campaigning': Taoiseach sidesteps election speculationTaoiseach Simon Harris acknowledged all political parties were campaigning for an election but wouldn't be drawn on when he'd call one. Video: Enda O'DowdFri Oct 04 2024 - 15:04
Budget 2025 in 90 seconds with Conor PopeIrish Times Consumer Affairs Correspondent, Conor Pope, looks at how Budget 2025 will hit your pocket.Tue Oct 01 2024 - 16:27
22 XL bully dogs shipped overseas before ban next weekA dog rescue charity in Sweden has taken 22 XL bully dogs from Ireland who would otherwise be put down. Video: Enda O'DowdThu Sept 26 2024 - 19:44
Tents housing homeless people and asylum seekers ‘thrown into Dublin’s Grand Canal’ Gardaí attend encampment site after it was reportedly attacked by a group of men on Friday morningSat Sept 21 2024 - 10:22
XL bullies ban: 'People are trying to rescue dogs from Ireland'From October 1st new regulations will prohibit the importing, breeding, selling and rehoming of XL bullies. Video: Enda O'DowdSat Sept 21 2024 - 09:27
Fashionable farmers: Trench coats, camel and mullets were in at the Ploughing Championships Fashion shows at the Co Laois event were standing room only, with farmers going ‘a bit mad’ for the styleSat Sept 21 2024 - 06:00
Public Order Unit clears anti-immigration protesters from O’Connell BridgeAnti-immigration protestors traded insults with anti-racism counter-protesters and were later moved on by the Public Order Unit. Video: Enda O'DowdThu Sept 19 2024 - 19:45
'We go mad': Fashion, politics and ploughing dominate the Championships in LaoisThe annual National Ploughing Championships is expected to draw close to 300,000 people over three days. Video: Enda O'DowdWed Sept 18 2024 - 18:53
Five things to look out for in the new Dáil termHarry McGee of the Irish Times political team looks at five things that will shape the conversation of this Dáil term. Video: Enda O'DowdWed Sept 18 2024 - 15:37
Budget 2025 takes centre stage as politicians embrace the Ploughing ChampionshipsClose to 300,000 people are expected to visit the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois. Video: Enda O'DowdTue Sept 17 2024 - 19:17
Green Party push back against 'insane' car useDeputy leader of the Green Party, Róisín Garvey has said "a quarter of nine-year-olds are over weight because they're driven everywhere". Video: Enda O'DowdMon Sept 16 2024 - 12:35
Spanish city commemorates Red Hugh O'Donnell and 'the final stand for Gaelic Ireland'In Valladolid, thousands attended the re-creation of the royal funeral King Philip III ordered following Red Hugh O’Donnell’s death in 1602. Video: Enda O'DowdSun Sept 15 2024 - 00:35
'We're election ready': Opposition parties hitting the doors ahead of next electionThe main opposition parties are getting leaflets printed and hitting the doors ahead of the upcoming general election. Video: Enda O'DowdTue Sept 10 2024 - 09:25
'If a bomb hits Yellow Door, the Irish music scene would be decimated'Yellow Door Studios opened in 2018 in Dublin and is now home to some of the brightest stars in Dublin's music scene. Video: Enda O'DowdSat Sept 07 2024 - 08:21
'I'll be the last person to close the door': Dublin Conservative Society to close after 141 yearsOpened in 1883, The Dublin Conservative Society is closing its doors after declining membership over recent years. Video: Enda O'DowdFri Sept 06 2024 - 19:39
'I get from Christchurch to O’Connell Bridge in four minutes': How Dublin's new traffic scheme is affecting different groupsDublin Bus chief says early indications from new transport scheme are ‘very positive’Wed Sept 04 2024 - 14:04
'It's a disaster': Dublin drivers divided on new traffic rulesNew traffic rules in Dublin city came into effect at the end of August and some drivers are now feeling the pinch. Video: Enda O'DowdTue Sept 03 2024 - 16:06
Sinn Féin €39 billion plan to build 300,000 housesSinn Féin unveiled its €39bn five-year plan on how it would solve Ireland's housing crisis. Video: Enda O'DowdMon Sept 02 2024 - 15:37
'I've always loved fighting, I'm a bit crazy like that': The rise of MMA in IrelandIrish MMA fighters took to Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre in Kilkenny for the first open-air MMA event in Ireland. Video: Enda O'DowdSun Sept 01 2024 - 06:17
Covid Inquiry: Who is it for and what will it achieve?Ireland's Covid-19 inquiry has been promised since June 2023 and its terms of references are expected to be announced imminently. Video: Enda O'DowdWed Aug 28 2024 - 09:17
'This is something that hasn't happened before': Inside Ireland's new national dance companyIreland’s new national dance company, Luail, is recruiting new dancers as it sets out an ambitious programme. Video: Enda O'DowdSat Aug 24 2024 - 09:21
