Contentious data centres plan in Co Waterford is refused planning permission
Loss of Kilmeaden’s ‘village character’ would be contrary to local development plans, Waterford City and County Council says
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Australian MP loses leg as surgeons fight to save the other after alleged attack
Helen Haines was rammed twice in an apparent targeted attack
Revolut services hit by outage, including in Ireland
Company confirms data and customer money remain safe
Your Open Day checklist: What to ask before choosing a college
Here are some questions that may help you get the most out of an open day
Ag freastal ar an bhfoghlaimeoir fásta
Tá fo-sheánra iomlán litríochta ann atá dírithe ar dhaoine fásta atá ag foghlaim na Gaeilge
Limerick mayor John Moran contacts gardaí over online death threats
Moran says he has been subjected to homophobic comments throughout his tenure so far
A fundamental flaw remains with the Champions Cup
Meanwhile, St Patrick’s Athletic’s title chances are all but over after loss in Derry
Cnuasach filíochta dátheangach eisithe ag Ryan Hennessy
Thall is Abhus: Ryan Hennessy; Sperrin Design; Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair agus Trá Pháidín
Legal aid dispute escalates as rhetoric ramps up
Inside Politics: Jim O’Callaghan’s latest comments were no slip of the tongue and will doubtlessly further rile the solicitors
UK unemployment falls to lowest in a year but vacancies slide
Increased labour costs a factor as vacancies decline among small businesses
Triple murder accused was off schizophrenia medication and using cocaine, pharmacist says
Robert O’Connor is accused of killing his father, mother and brother with special needs
An Ghaeilge faoin tua sa BBC
Ní bheidh ach beirt fhostaithe lánaimseartha ag plé le cúrsaí Gaeilge san eagraíocht má chuirtear ciorruithe atá molta i bhfeidhm
Forbairt agus fainic na hintleachta saorga
Tá sé ráite ag saineolaí go bhfuil seans ann go mbeidh an gaol intleachtúil idir IS agus an duine ar nós an ghaoil atá ann faoi láthair idir an duine agus an gadhar
Céim ar chéim ar bhóthar na maratón
Tá ag éirí go hiontach le beirt reathaí bhaineanna as Éirinn atá lonnaithe san Astráil
Can an everyday Methodist pastor create a political miracle in Kansas?
Polls suggest Democrat Adam Hamilton is on the cusp of a sensational Senate win amid Republican disillusionment with Trump
Bilí na beatha
Tá tábhacht na gcrann aitheanta sa mhiotaseolaíocht agus san eolaíocht araon
Oil wavers near five-month high as traders weigh risk of Iran threats
Crude flows from the Persian Gulf remain robust
Saibhreas scéalaíochta Rann na Feirste
Is iomaí duine a d’fhoghlaim ó sheanchaithe an cheantair agus iad i mbun scéalaíochta i gColáiste Bhríde
‘Gaeilge gan Stad’ le Gaeilge24
Na Ceithre hAirde: Gaeilge24; albam nua ag Doireann Ní Ghlacáin; clár GAIRM agus Gaillimh le Gaeilge
Gardaí issue renewed appeal for information about murder of Paul Quinn
Family of 21-year-old victim believe members of IRA carried out fatal attack in Co Monaghan in 2007
Trump wants to talk nuclear disarmament with China and Russia. Beijing does not
China has long argued its nuclear arsenal is so far behind those of Russia and the US that it should not be included in arms talks
Motor insurance costs, and the World Cup on Netflix
Business Today: The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk
“Bhí tréimhse i m’óige nuair a bhí Daid de shíor ag seinm ceirníní de chuid Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Tá cuid de na hamhráin ar eolas de ghlanmheabhair agamsa agus ag mo dheirfiúr, cé gur sa Phuinseáibis atá siad agus nach dtuigeann muid focal.”
Is fuirseoir, aisteoir agus ceoltóir í Síomha Hennessy. Ainmníodh í don ngradam Spirit of Wit ag an Dublin Fringe Festival in 2023 (The Coil’s Lament), agus in 2025 (Building Character). In 2026, chuir sí an seó Gaelmaxxing i láthair ag an bhféile, a ainmníodh don ghradam Bewley’s Cafe Theatre Little Gem.
What’s the best EV for low mileage?
Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying, selling or issues you have with your current car
What led to the eruption of violence across France last weekend?
In Paris and beyond last weekend , half a million people took to the streets in protest.
Open days: Key details for NCI, NCAD, technological universities and other institutions
Everything you need to know in advance of undergraduate open days around the State
At 49 I was a mum, a wife, a runner and constantly tired. Then one day I collapsed at work
What I want after surgery on my brain tumour is simple: to know every appropriate option has been explored for me
Inside Ireland’s only boarding school offering the Leaving Cert and International Baccalaureate
With more than 60 nationalities represented in the student body, Villiers School in Limerick prides itself on a diverse and inclusive ethos
Champions Cup lifts off, but one fundamental flaw remains
Provinces off to winning start in European top flight
Listening to the people
The Government needs to start acting to stop Israel’s genocide in Gaza
‘We don’t want a repeat of that’: Leinster fuelled by memory of Croke Park loss to Munster
Both provinces go into Saturday’s URC derby on the back of morale-boosting wins
The 2CV was basic, so little could go wrong
Makers Citroën made a virtue of it being anything but a luxury car
Custom-made dog strollers are surely a step too far
It truly is a dog’s life when it comes to walking
Firms offering new personal investment accounts must register with Revenue
Customers will have an expectation of annual statements regarding tax deducted and paid
Wolfe Tones ‘leaving no stone unturned’ in bid to rectify Meath’s dire Leinster club record
Royal County clubs have managed just one Leinster club football title success in 40 years
‘We are terrified’: Father calls for son driving at 200km/h into traffic to be detained
Boy has been missing from Tusla care for more than two weeks, and is nightly posting videos of himself breaking into cars
Culture wars in the North
Sinn Féin and the DUP need to park their cultural identity issues and take responsibility for running the province
The power of holy water cannot be diluted
Bucket mishap at station Mass in rural Donegal fondly recalled
Leo Varadkar thinks we should apologise to northern nationalists for partition. Why?
No Irish nationalist wanted partition. Partition was created by Westminster
Irish motor-claim costs up 10% as inflation drives damage expenses
Benefits of insurance reform being ‘eroded by excessive legal costs’, says industry group
Bloomberg plans to double Irish staff number in pursuit of growth
Company has rapidly increased staffing in Dublin, its largest EU office, over the past 12 months
German model shows how bad Ireland’s transport system has become
We remain cut off from each other by meagre public transport offerings
Government must ensure meaningful progress for workers in private sector
Rising costs affect all employees
Zionism is not racism, any more than Irish nationalism is sectarianism
If Israel-Palestine is, for us, a story about Ireland, it ought to be, not a simplistic narrative of good and evil
Britain supplying 16% of Irish electricity, EirGrid says
National grid operator says the Republic will have enough power for winter
Productivity not a one-way street
It is time the Department of Education was held to the same standards of efficiency it expects of others
Bond market turmoil complicates ECB rate decision
Frankfurt expected to increase rates again in December
The Irish Times view on the healthcare system: long-term planning is missing
A strategy is needed to take account of a growing and ageing population
Minister for Gaeltacht has power to alleviate housing crisis in Irish-speaking areas
Legislation specifically allows State to give financial help towards building or improving homes
More than half of Irish business leaders worried over ‘sophisticated cyber attacks’ by AI
Artificial intelligence seen as a risk to firms, not a benefit, survey finds
How can Americans stand by and let this happen?
US failures in Ukraine show us why the Trump administration is so dangerous
Don’t forget about one key job at a station Mass
Hens in the hall might not have been forgiven
Quiet scaling back of BusConnects is a travesty
We will be spending billions building a motorway between Cork and Limerick, bringing yet more traffic into cities that cannot cope
In case of emergency, keep cash handy as well as a torch and a battery-powered radio
Government advice booklet for households fails to plan for a scenario like the great Spanish power blackout
DAA International to run exclusive Washington terminal
Airports company chosen to develop and run premium passenger facility at US capital’s international gateway
Will we use Meath’s new stations as a way to honour Irish women and create local pride?
Fifteen stations across the State are named after male historical figures
More market disruption ahead as streamers go after live sports
Netflix last week announced it had acquired Spanish rights to 2030 World Cup
Giving patients the best care is why doctors are often late
Blame for tardiness is on Government for failing to deliver a fair and decent health service
Turnkey homes will no longer be bought by local authorities for social housing
Cabinet also to be briefed on planned Government apology for failings in Brian Stack murder investigation
What are telematics policies, and how can they knock thousands off motor insurance costs?
Telematics policies use technology to track a driver’s habits through a small device or app
A New Yorker in Dublin: ‘People are like, okay, maybe she has notions, but she doesn’t know any better’
‘In some ways I get a free pass because I am an outsider,’ says musician Joanna Mattrey
Horror is the main reaction to our decision to get rats as pets
We’re now a family with two rats and two cats
No special care place available for girl (14) being sexually exploited by group of men
Judge directs that details of cases be sent to three Government Ministers
‘Absolutely chaotic’: Passengers frustrated by overcrowding on Irish public transport
Irish commuters face the daily reality of jam-packed journeys, with some describing services as a public health risk
Detached Blackrock home offers countryside feel a short hop from the city
Single-storey home off Sydney Avenue boasts a wonderfully private setting yet is close to village amenities
China’s economic growth picks up but consumers prefer to save not spend
Helped by AI, China’s economy grew by 4.5% in the third quarter
Open days: What questions should students ask?
Going to open days can help you decide where you want to spend the next few years
What will €750,000 buy in Slane and Portobello?
Two homes, one price: a three-bed terrace in Dublin 8 or a detached four-bed residence in Co Meath countryside
My new landlord wants me to pay a deposit before issuing a tenancy agreement. What should I do?
Property Clinic: Is it common practice to request a rent deposit at such an early stage?
The strange but true story of the Daddy Cool disco divas
Warring egos, studio shenanigans and bad blood taken to the grave: after a turbulent career, the band are bringing their farewell tour to Ireland
Did the budget help a widow with two young children?
Generally, welfare payments will rise and a wider standard income tax band should help, if only a little
Social-housing pilot guarantees rent for landlords – but will they sign up?
Rental accommodation scheme rules have been updated but property owner lobby still has concerns
Data centre policies risk decline in tech industry
Lobbyist says “stroke of a pen” could solve problems
Egypt: Notes from the Nile
Recently returned from Egypt, Oroko’s head of product and marketing, Emilie Lynam, shares her notes from Cairo, Luxor and five nights sailing the Nile by dahabiya
Guilty Pleasure by Patricia Nilsson: Exposing how online porn has shaped our lives
An incisive and vital book, with a glaring omission
Rising demand raises concerns for ‘fiscal sustainability’ of healthcare system, ESRI says
Growing and ageing population will increase pressure on services and public purse in years ahead
St Pat’s title hopes in tatters after Dos Santos nets Derry winner
Stephen Kenny’s side struggle to find energy after Friday's defeat to Shelbourne
The Irish Times view on the Israeli election: the battle to unseat Netanyahu
European hopes for a major change of policy direction unlikely to be realised
Man (60s) dies after collision involving truck and car in Co Wicklow
Gardaí appeal for witnesses to incident which took place on N81 at Athgarvan
Rape trials only cases ‘deliberately affected’ by striking solicitors, Jim O’Callaghan to tell Oireachtas
Criminal defence solicitor Michael Finucane rejects suggestion rape or any specific cases targeted
Fears of gang feuds in Drogheda as loaded guns and pipe bomb seized
Gardaí discovered loaded handgun and machine pistol during search of open group at Rathmullan Park, Drogheda
Dublin council denies St Edmundsbury housing rezoning but gives green light to two other sites
Finnstown Castle and Coldcut Road locations approved after Minister instructed authorities to provide more land
New public sector pay deal could be struck within days, union leader suggests
Two sides met for first time for talks proper at Workplace Relations Commission on Monday
Opposition parties left and right in Dáil unite to resist shelving neutrality triple lock
Parties also expected to adopt joint approach in seeking amendments to Bill, especially during committee stage
Cristiano Ronaldo given 30-day ban and fined €255 for leaving Portugal camp after row
Ronaldo left international camp after he was an unused substitute in Portugal’s Nations League fixture against Norway
France imposes local curfews in cities to prevent further looting
Protest organisers decline to condemn violence amid demonstrations and call for ‘act two’ this weekend
Draws for provincial football championships to take place on November 19th
Draws expected to be shown live on GAA+
Woman to be awarded damages over alleged rape by employee at hotel
Civil action against accused worker and company over sexual assault, rape, battery, false imprisonment and emotional suffering
‘There’s nothing left’: French businesses count the cost of a weekend of unrest
Thousands of shops damaged or looted as protests descended into violence, leaving owners fearing for their future
Sex assault victim challenges refusal of application to compensation scheme
Woman says she was not given any information about scheme by gardaí
Ex-Labour Court chairman subject to dignity-at-work complaint from senior official, WRC told
Member of industrial relations service ‘was unfairly dismissed’
Warning not to drink water affected by aluminium in Tipperary lifted but boil notice stays
Uisce Éireann has apologised for disruption in Tipperary communities
Woman jailed for helping to commission murder by buying petrol to destroy getaway car
Ciara Mahony (46) has ‘moral culpability’ in relation to 2017 death of Jamie Tighe-Ennis (24) in Dublin, judge says
Owen Doyle: Several messages pinged to my phone during Leinster game over confusing decisions
During Leinster v Clermont last weekend, many were confused by some of Matthew Carley’s decisions
Waterford arson victims were ‘a beautiful family who did no wrong’, funeral told
Hundreds attend service for Philip and Kim English, as well as their sons Jayden (9) and Callum (12), at Sacred Heart Church
‘I have never felt anything so painful in my life’: Irish caught in French riots
An Irish student protester and a Limoges resident share experiences of street violence and tear gas in France
New battery-electric trains due to arrive next year in bid to relieve overcrowding on services
French-built units planned for use on Dublin-Drogheda line will allow for reallocation of other trains to different routes
No chaos in the courts, Jim O’Callaghan says, as legal aid dispute ramps up
Minister expresses concern that rape cases were impacted at Central Criminal Court
Sally Rooney could have made things a great deal easier for herself. She chose not to
There are very few writers as famous as Rooney, and almost none as willing to leverage that fame as bravely for a moral cause
Bittersweet symphony as Champions Cup opens with three Irish wins
Munster overcome Racing at on 10th anniversary of Anthony Foley’s death, with a minute’s silence for Johannesburg Lions’ Hyron Andrews