The Irish Times

Trump and Republicans seemed to revel in the US women soccer team’s Olympic loss to Sweden

Naomi Osaka, the USWNT and sport’s role in the strangest of American culture wars

Thu Jul 29 2021 - 06:00

In praise of Chris de Burgh, musical genius

The singer’s finest songs demolish the caricature that he’s just a Daniel O’Donnell for Dart users. Indeed, if ever an artist was ripe for rehabilitation it is de Burgh

Sat Apr 15 2017 - 06:00

Miriam Lord’s Week: Desperately seeking pop-up Dáil site

Clerys could be an option – on slow days, mannequins would come and fill the chamber

Sat May 28 2016 - 11:37

Attend Croke Park early for Bruce Springsteen gigs, fans warned

Luas strike, Aviva match and typical Friday night exodus will hit city transport network

Mon May 23 2016 - 15:52

JJ Delaney has gone but power of ‘the panel’ endures in Kilkenny

Absence of legendary defender will be felt at Nowlan Park as the next generation rises

Sat Dec 06 2014 - 12:55

Turns out that Premier League football really is a funny old game

It was a week of surprises – some of which were just plain weird

Mon Apr 28 2014 - 01:00

Home thoughts from abroad on the All-Ireland championships

‘A lone Donegal fan was in an empty carriage and had his head in his hands. He cut a forlorn figure. Who says nobody cares about the provincial championship?’

Sat Jul 27 2013 - 01:00