Keith Duggan
Donald Trump too tired to have a go at ‘Sleepy Joe’
President’s mental and physical health under hawkish scrutiny as ‘third-term’ talk abates
Washington’s National Mall looks like a dog’s dinner, as Trump prepares for UFC White House spectacle
As the White House prepares for a UFC spectacle, the capital’s grandest vista is swallowed by dust, noise and the president’s restless appetite for building
Peanut farmer-intellectual Jimmy Carter was just what Americans needed. They still need his ilk
There is a neat symmetry to Carter’s story and to his hometown’s quietly glowing presence in the US
Keith Duggan’s US road trip: Home of Steel Magnolias retains its slow, distinct rhythm
Natchitoches was already a perfectly preserved slice of historic Southern Americana. Then Hollywood came
Keith Duggan’s US road trip: The Texas town where James Dean struck oil
West Texas is deeply Republican but at Big Bend National Park, Trump’s border wall ran into the sand
In Roswell, belief has become an industry
In the town forever linked to a crashed object in 1947, the truth is out there – between the myth and merch
Along Route 50, a solitary stand against Trump’s immigration raid
On the wind‑scoured plains of rural Colorado, one student’s weekly protest draws on a local history shaped by hardship, endurance and quiet resistance
How a Kansas town still lives with the legacy of In Cold Blood
From family lore to local museums, the community that hosted Truman Capote continues to navigate the tension between literary fame and lasting trauma
Keith Duggan’s US road trip: Kansas City turns a relic of its cattle past into a symbol of renewal
A derelict rail bridge over the Missouri is being transformed into a cultural hub, reflecting the wider potential of America’s mid-sized cities
Keith Duggan’s US road trip: A German town on the Missouri weighs its past - and its future
A Rhineland dream transplanted to the Midwest, Hermann offers European architecture, easygoing days and a deep sense of place
Keith Duggan’s US road trip: In the ruins of coal country, a Virginia town reinvents itself
Abingdon has rebuilt itself through theatre, heritage and a renewed sense of community — a rare bright spot in a battered region
Transforming PE into a subject that affects students’ lives
PE Expo showcasing projects from schools around country returns to DCU after pandemic
Irish Times journalists pick up 30 nominations in journalism awards
Awards are spread out over 14 categories
Martin Dyar: This Mayo journey has been a life-giving and celebratory thing
Not so much the losses, as the freshness of each successive experience of defeat
Limerick v Cork: Throw-in times, TV details and team news
Champions can retain their title in what has the makings of a fascinating encounter
Simone Biles and Mona McSharry: wild extremes of the Olympic experience
Given the sacrifices demanded the most important question of all is: who am I?
All-Ireland SFC: Our writers and pundits answer the big championship questions
Dublin try and claim a seventh successive title - but is there a surprise in store?
Joanne O’Riordan: NFL leaves victims and survivors out in the cold
Super Bowl involved players who have turned women into victims
‘We are down to the last penny’: Aran islanders on their pandemic year
Covid-19 led to a tense time for usually easygoing community amid rifts over reopening
John Muldoon’s return to the West reawakens tribal memories
As the Pat Lam circus rolls into the Sportsground, Muldoon is savouring coming home
All-Ireland Senior Football Championship 2020: Our writers’ and pundits’ predictions
Our experts find it hard to look past Dublin and Kerry as winners of unique competition
Limerick’s warning loud and clear despite the eerie silence in Thurles
Kelly’s inspirational display for Clare in vain as Kiely’s men rack up impressive 36 points
Greens wary over lack of detail in ‘vague’ programme for government
Members believe it will take a lot of persuasion to get two-thirds to endorse document
‘God couldn’t have come up with a better pathogen to attack theatre’
Druid was on the up before coronavirus. Now it must reimagine how the show can go on
Take a deep breath . . . the Zen of getting back into the cold water
Covid-19 restrictions on sea swimming have been lifted, but it’s not easy to just jump in
Covid-19: Aran islanders face uncertain future amid fallout from pandemic
The islanders have kept coronavirus out, but eventually they will have to let visitors back in
Irish Times writer Keith Duggan wins GAA’s national media award
Feature about Antrim’s All-Ireland U21 win in 1969 recognised in MacNamee Awards
Coronavirus: Galwegians adjust to a new traffic-free reality
On a sunny Thursday in Salthill’s near-empty promenade, the mood is quiet and terse
Sporting Year roundtable: Our panel discuss the highs and lows of 2019
Marie Crowe and Colin Byrne join some of our writers to look back on the highs and lows
The Offload: Schmidt book the more ordinary for absence of key details
Former Ireland coach’s decision not to use a ghostwriter means readers miss out
Connacht defy injuries and the odds to topple Montpellier
Friend’s side produce a mighty performance and start Champions Cup campaign in style
The Offload: unprecedented IRFU statement ends a messy week
Kotaro Matsushima and Cheslin Kolbe fight it out in our mid-tournament awards
Tokyo ghostly quiet but typhoon leaves city undamaged
Japanese city takes ‘unprecedented scale’ warning seriously but escapes worst elements
Rugby World Cup: John Quill red card for savage tackle mars England win over USA
Cork native John Quill saw red for his shoulder-led charge on Owen Farrell
Rugby World Cup: Ex-players, coaches and our pundits share their predictions
How far can Ireland go, who are the likely winners, and the players set to light up Japan
Mick McCarthy: James McCarthy needs regular top flight football
Crystal Palace midfielder returns to Ireland squad but first-team spot not guaranteed
Added Time: Dublin turn all to dust and a sad song for Carbery’s ankle
Keith Duggan, Eamon Donoghue and Gavin Cummiskey join Pat and Malachy in studio
Data relating to sensitive divorce matters among hacked INM emails
Document lodged in High Court also claims hacking involved a search for journalists’ sources
Mayo’s Chris Barrett: Balancing work and play for GAA ‘not sustainable’ any more
Mayo star says intercounty GAA players should be offered tax breaks similar to other athletes
Echoes of the past as youthful Armagh head for western front
In 2001 the Ulster county took part in one of the most dramatic of the early qualifiers
The Irish Times 2019 All-Ireland Hurling Championship Vox Pop
Our writers give their predictions ahead of the start of this year’s hurling championship
Added Time: Is this 2007 on repeat? Kerry rising and McIlroy’s busy week
Gavin Cummiskey is in studio, while Philip Reid and Keith Duggan are on the phone
Seán Moran: Old road maps of drive for five for Dublin to ponder
The history of previous attempts at the five-in-a-row record show how difficult it is
Seán Moran: Silence on the mountains as GAA loses legendary voices
Weeshie Fogarty and Paddy Clarke knew the importance of preserving the history of the GAA
Tuam: ‘It’s important Traveller groups don’t get carried away’
Peter Casey gained traction in Galway East – were his Traveller remarks a big factor?
Limerick, hurling’s forgotten county blazes back into glory
Shrewd guidance of John Kiely ensured this young team shook off baggage of the past
The Murphy conundrum: an all-round talent in the square?
Donegal face an ongoing challenge in making the most of their versatile captain’s rare talent
England beaten by Belgium; Cork a really good team from 8-15
Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team
Januzaj swings night of inconsequence to Belgium
Gareth Southgate gets drawn into playing Russian roulette with his team’s chances
The World Cup venue where no one cares; Kildare show home advantage matters
Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team
Added Time: The different sides of Russia’s World Cup
Keith Duggan is on the line from Kaliningrad while GAA and rugby are also on the menu
Ken Early on England; Ireland on brink of greatest season
Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team
Iceland expose Argentina’s feet of clay
Lionel Messi misses penalty as Iceland eke out famous draw in Moscow
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Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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