Living with multiple sclerosis: ‘What I think matters has completely changed’
MS diagnosis means adapting to a new reality – but it can also bring a fresh perspective, says Katie O’Loughlin (44)
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Woman killed in Clifden went to Garda and courts in effort to escape violent relationship
Masuma Sohrabi (31), a mother of two, was found dead on Thursday morning close to IPAS centre in Clifden where she lived
‘It just feels surreal to us’: Shock in Clifden at death of Masuma Sohrabi
Mother of two, who moved to area 18 months ago having left Iran, worked in a Co Galway hotel and volunteered in local community
One of Ireland’s biggest landlords fined €26,000 for rent rule breaches
Dublin-registered Vestry Limited Partnership failed to comply with rent pressure zone requirements
Man arrested after leading gardaí to woman’s body in Co Galway
Gardaí say body of deceased discovered at location near emergency accommodation premises in Clifden
100 great restaurants, cafes and places to eat around Ireland for summer 2026
We’ve travelled all around the country to bring you this list of laid-back spots where you’re sure to eat and drink well over the stretchy summer days
What will €795,000 buy in Greece, Sicily, France, Portugal and Co Galway?
A house with views in Inverin, a luxury Greek villa, a new traditional-style farmhouse in Messina and more
Contemporary home overlooking Lough Atalia in Galway city
Four-bedroom home features remote automation system, an integrated sauna and two south-facing balconies
Event guide: Borris House Festival of Writing & Ideas, Forbidden Fruit and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week ahead
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Mother fears daughter with dyslexia being ‘left behind’ as specialised reading class full
Support classes provide targeted help for pupils for two years, but are heavily oversubscribed
A chill wind: Why are wind farms drawing so many objections in a time of climate crisis?
Potential impact on local habitat and concerns around a lack of planning fuel discontent
Galway office of accounting and advisory giant Grant Thornton guiding at €4.5m
Merchants’ Square building occupied by range of tenants and is currently generating €421,735 in annual rental income
Galway footballer Seán Fitzgerald confirmed as Love Island contestant
Popular dating show hosted by Maya Jama returns for its 13th series on Monday, June 1st
Misleading pricing among potential law breaches found at tourist hotspot shops by watchdog
Dublin’s Temple Bar, Dingle and Kenmare in Kerry and Tramore in Waterford among the locations visited by CCPC inspectors
Sinn Féin caught between anti-establishment right and soft left in crucial transfers game
Strength of transfers between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael is a growing phenomenon of Irish elections
What will €695,000 buy by the coast in Galway and in the heart of Dublin 6W?
Two homes, one price: A detached four-bed near Kinvara or a three-bed in Harold’s Cross
Byelections: FG’s Seán Kyne elected in Galway West, defeating Noel Thomas in nailbiting finish - as it happened
Kyne receives 19,218 votes after 4,249 transfers from Helen Ogbu, elected without reaching quota
‘The only surprise is that you’re still cooking it’: There are reasons I stick to cooking just one dish
Storytelling and cooking require similar panache ...
Dublin Central and Galway West byelections: How The Irish Times is covering the results
With long lists of candidates in both constituencies the counts could run into Sunday
Solicitor cleared of misconduct over €10,000 he returned to couple after their bankruptcy
All misconduct allegations dismissed against Anthony Joyce, who argued €10,000 was legal fees
What can €190,000 buy in Mexico, Canada, Spain, Italy and Co Galway?
One price, home and away: A three-cone trulli in Puglia, thatched cottage in Galway and more
It is illegal to commit electoral fraud in Ireland. It is also relatively easy
In some counties more people were registered to vote than the local population. The Electoral Commission is racing to ‘close the gap’
Taoiseach called ‘slíbhín’ for defence of changes to rental system amid record rent hikes
Micheál Martin accuses Mary Lou McDonald of ‘empty rhetoric, no solutions’ during testy exchanges and heckling in Dáil
Medtronic sets up software unit at Galway campus with 85 new jobs
Technology connects growing population of cardiac patients, who have device implants, with medical teams 24/7
‘A nice treat’: Catherine Connolly greeted by Irish gardeners at Chelsea Flower Show
Second day of President’s first official trip to Britain sees her attend horticultural exhibition and London Irish Centre
As smart cities reduce car use, Ireland goes all in
Critical Infrastructure Bill will be a disaster for Ireland’s climate commitments
‘Like a dirty little secret’: How is AI being used in Irish primary schools?
Artificial intelligence has been compared to the ‘wild west’, and teachers say they need proper guidance
Dublin Central and Galway West byelections: Four things to watch in the last week of campaigning
Expect a frantic final few days in the constituencies as the campaigns enter the home stretch
What will €495,000 buy close to amenities in Kimmage and in the Galway countryside?
Two homes, one price: A two-bed terrace in Dublin 12 or five-bed near Tuam
Lessons of humanity from famine ‘continue to resonate’, Taoiseach tells commemoration
National Famine Commemoration in Co Galway hosted by Minister for Culture Patrick O’Donovan
Full list of all the Blue Flag beaches across Ireland revealed
Duncannon, Co Wexford and Bunmahon, Co Waterford regained flags for first time in 19 years and 14 years respectively
An unusual Galway byelection canvass involves a seven-minute flight
Fine Gael’s Seán Kyne heads to Inis Oírr, while Sinn Féin contender Marc Lohan pounds pavements in a Galway city suburb
MHL Hotel Collection completes €190m refinancing with AIB
Dublin’s College Green Hotel and Galmont Hotel in Galway among properties refinanced by John Malone-backed group
What the Dublin and Galway byelections could tell us about the future of Irish politics
A greater degree of left unity and/or a sizeable alternative to the right of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil would be a new and unpredictable dynamic
Man who restored Ross Castle from ruin leaves estate worth €1.75m
George McLoughlin first spotted Co Galway estate in early 1980s when he and his wife were looking for an Irish home
Readers remember the long campaign to build Galway Cathedral
From weekly collections to colourful local monikers
Gabriel Hayes’s contribution to Galway Cathedral
Noted sculptor and designer helped elevate an already-majestic building
Fine Gael, Independent Ireland, Labour in strongest contention for Galway West seat – poll
Irish Times/TG4 opinion poll shows Fine Gael’s Seán Kyne in slim lead over Independent Ireland’s Noel Thomas
Council takes Galway developer to court over Barna housing scheme
Company linked to Gerry Barrett failed to comply with order to lodge €1m bond, according to summons
Construction of Galway Cathedral
The role of north Clare in helping raise funds to build the cathedral should not be forgotten
Tuam burial site investigators to travel to US to collect DNA samples
More than 175 people in Ireland and abroad have come forward to inquire about providing samples to help identify babies
Former Kerry Group director Frank Hayes leaves estate worth €5m
Former hotelier David Doyle had homes in Portugal and Dublin and assets in Ireland, UK and US, probate office papers show
Four men charged over Galway mosque terror plot to face Special Criminal Court
Two accused also face explosives and weapons charges
Rare fish with links to doomsday lore returned to sea after washing up in Co Clare
Group of Brazilian friends found 2.5m oarfish on Fanore beach on Tuesday
Event guide: Roy Keane and Roddy Doyle, An Ideal Husband and other best things to see in Ireland this week
May 2nd-8th, 2026: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
Three brothers entitled to ownership, by adverse possession, of 34 acres in Co Galway
Cousin had disputed brothers’ claim over land left to them by uncle in his will
First cousins of children buried in Tuam mother and baby home set to be included in identification programme
Such relatives to be included in identification programme if necessary legislation passed by Oireachtas, Minister Foley says
Was Peig Sayers a true fatalist?
A reader argues that the Blasket storyteller’s life shows resilience rather than helplessness
Man jailed for 14 years for sexual abuse of two daughters in family he befriended
Benedick Joel (46) of Barna, Galway, engaged in ‘emotional manipulation’ and ‘a serious breach of trust’
What Census 1926 reveals about lives of children 100 years ago
Childhood historian unpacks ‘emotional impact’ for families of those in mother and baby homes on eve of April 18th, 1926
Man (33) charged over death of his mother in Galway
Milena Ostojic (65) died after being assaulted at her home on Friday night
Look inside: Film director John Huston’s former Georgian retreat in Co Galway
St Clerans Manor has eight bedrooms and sits on 115 acres of park and woodland by Dunkellin river
Event guide: Dublin Dance Festival, Big Star Quintet and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week ahead
April 25th-May 1st, 2026: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
Man (36) due in court on charges arising from throwing of cash at motorists in Galway
Charges include theft and drug offences
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