Rosaleen McDonagh: ‘This is the best moment of my life’
Aosdána member on surviving Covid-19, racism against Travellers and reclaiming power through writing
Ben Healy a fine 15th in world championship time trial
Irishman finishes one minute 57.7 seconds behind Mikkel Bjerg in Yorkshire rain
Nicolas Roche signs two-year extension with Team Sunweb
Irish riders make solid start at World Road Championships in Yorkshire
Dunlevy and McCrystal complete superb world paracycling treble
The big stars of the Irish paracycling team beat New Zealand rivals in time trial
Felix English pipped at the line for bronze at European Games
Women’s pursuit team advance to next round in Minsk, while national championships begin
Irish riders face uncertainties looking to 2019 racing season
Holdsworth Pro Cycling team may come to an end and Team Wiggins being scaled back
Dunbar rides aggressively, places 20th in world championships
Swiss rider Marc Hirschi takes the gold medal in the under 23 world road race
Nicolas Roche given green light for Vuelta a España
Fifth-place finish in Arctic Race of Norway ensures he makes BMC Racing Team’s selection
DCU dethrone Fitzgibbon Cup holders Mary Immaculate College
Strong finish earns Dublin college a place in the last four
Paranoia in Prague as Czechs turn to a populist leader
It is hard to justify the displays of racism and xenophobia on display in the election
Imagine the ramifications had Irish become our first language
The Czech language revival succeeded whereas ours did not – why?
Public culture is ultimately to blame for lack of houses
Self-interest and protecting our own area means those most in need are left suffering
Europe has been betrayed by its elite
We have failed to sell the European idea to people who don’t see the value of it
Nicolas Roche moves up another place at Vuelta a España
Irish rider managed to finish in the main group as Tomasz Marczynski took stage six
Ryan Mullen wins bronze in European Championships
Irish rider pipped for gold medal in Elite tiem trial by just five seconds
Ryan Mullen and Eileen Burns take Irish elite time trial titles
Mullen and Nicolas Roche among the favourites for Sunday’s elite men’s road race
James Gullen stays clear of trouble to close in on Rás crown
British rider conserved his solid advantage ahead of Sunday's final stage to Skerries
Yannis Yssaad takes An Post Rás stage six
Positions and timegaps for the top 14 cyclists remain unchanged after thrilling finish
Aggressive racing on the cards as Rás numbers hit 195
25 Irish county sides among 39 five-man teams this year
‘Irish Times’ Poetry Now Award won by Paddy Bushe
Dublin-born poet wins €2,000 prize for his collection ‘On A Turning Wing’
Is it time for an apology to the Traveller community?
The least that can be expected is an official apology from the State for the awful crimes that have been committed against them
Tributes to Anthony Cronin highlight privately kind man
Publisher Dermot Bolger reflects on encouragement visible from teenage years
Poet and critic Anthony Cronin dies aged 88
Co Wexford born writer served as an arts adviser to former taoiseach Charles Haughey
Leonard Cohen: He’s our man
Writers, poets, friends and fans reflect on Leonard Cohen’s words, music and work
Michael O’Loughlin rides aggressively at World Championships
Race racer puts in brave showing at under-23 time trial in Qatar.
Michael O’Loughlin: Nice attack is an assault on Europe
Every European has two homelands: the country he is born in, and France
An Post to continue as Chainreaction team title sponsor
New Irish signings are expected, thus continuing the squad’s goal of helping to nurture talent
Dan Martin back in action and gearing up for Il Lombardia defence
Sean Kelly takes promise from Irish riders at World Road Race Championships
Irish riders set for UCI world championships road race campaign
Ciara Doogan and Eddie Dunbar first in to action in Richmond, Virginia
Fighters in the Shadows: A New History of the French Resistance, by Robert Gildea
Review: Robert Gildea believes France downplayed the extent of its collaboration with Nazi Germany to help it cope with the trauma of defeat and occupation. His vivid, convincing new account focuses on the groups that did resist Hitler: communists, republicans, anti-fascists and, above all, women
Mullen targeting gold in European under 23 time trial
Mullen’s class has been apparent for years with victory in the junior Chrono des Nations
AFL great Adam Goodes considering retirement over booing
Former Australia captain at centre of debate over racist abuse aimed at indigenous people
Trevor Hogan says Ireland should support Greece
Former rugby player calls on the Government to do more at Dublin rally
In defence of Michel Houellebecq
The controversial French writer, who was on the cover of this week’s ‘Charlie Hebdo’, again tests the limits of free speech in his new novel, the provocative ‘Submission’
First men to be jailed under anti-gang legislation have sentences reduced
Court of Appeal reduces sentences of Galway bothers to 6½ years
Irish fail to sparkle as Kwiatkowski takes elite crown
24-year-old attacks on final lap, striking out alone on last race climb in Ponferrada, Spain
O’Loughlin best of the Irish in junior road race
Germany’s Jonas Bokeloh wins sprint finish, O’Loughlin back in 44th place
Michael O’Loughlin eighth in junior time trial
Carrick-on-Suir rider slips out of the medal places while Mark Downey finishes 34th
Ryan Mullen making no assumptions despite favourite’s tag
‘I am a year stronger, my watts are better, my position is better and I am lighter’
Nicolas Roche attack on final climb fails to pay off in Tour of Britain
Roche sprints in ninth on stage, finishing as part of 35-man group
Series in need of a serious revamp as Ireland make short work of outclassed Australia
One-sided contests unlikely to aid the dwindling reputation of compromise game
Ireland boss hails triumphant team as Australia left reeling after heavy defeat
Earley unconvinced of need for rules change following Irish dominance of series
Australia determined to redeem last week’s International Rules defeat
Ongoing talks between the GAA and AFL will determine whether tonight will be the final Test
GAA and AFL meet with future of International Rules series on the line
Next year’s Tests likely to be the last if Australians can’t strengthen selection
Ireland hold 22-point lead going into next week’s final Test at Croke Park
Late points a little harsh on the Australian comeback
Seán Cavanagh unhappy with Tyrone County Board after fixture clash
Australia coach Michael O’Loughlin insists his team will be better prepared at Croke Park
Good news for Ireland as Murphy is ready to face Australia
Captain decides to play a full role in this evening’s first Test despite county final
Tadhg Kennelly says series is Jim Stynes’s legacy
Tony Armstrong believes AFL’s more natural pressing game will be an advantage for them
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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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