Wicklow, L, Ireland

Letters: An ode to friendship and the things that really matter in life

Sir — I had a lump in my throat reading the fantastic “friends forever” article by Roslyn Dee in last Sunday’s Life magazine.

2024-09-01 01:30

Proposal to switch Wexford rail users on to a Dart criticised as ‘a very foolish idea’

Members of the public are furious over a proposed plan to end direct rail services between Wexford and Dublin, with passengers expressing “disbelief” about the possibility of being asked to change on to a Dart service in Wicklow.

2024-09-01 01:30

Leinster clinch interpro title to give captain fantastic Hannah O’Connor perfect send-off

Sometimes teams and players have a reason bigger than themselves to motivate them. After Leinster won back-to-back women’s interprovincial titles yesterday, their big reason became clear.

2024-09-01 01:30

On last weekend of the summer, here’s a taste of fun events up and down the country to make you smile

The sun is expected to make an appearance this weekend in what looks to be its last hurrah for summer – just before the schools go back on Monday.

2024-08-31 01:30

Ageing Ireland: What can the Government do to deal with a rising and older population?

As key services in education, health, housing and transport struggle with increasing demand, plans are being devised to deal with pressures from rising immigration and people living longer

2024-08-30 11:25

Church services

Week beginning August 24th, 2024

2024-08-23 10:49

Letters: Asset-rich Catholic church should atone for its past sins by fighting homelessness

Ireland is gripped by a homelessness crisis on two fronts, involving Irish citizens and immigrants. While government action is rightly demanded, the Catholic church must also face scrutiny.

2024-08-30 01:30

Sam Monaghan among those ruled out as Scott Bemand recalls Sevens stars to Ireland squad

Ireland will be without co-captain Sam Monaghan for their clash with Australia in Belfast next month and the WXV1 campaign in Vancouver.

2024-08-29 12:43

Monaghan ruled out of Australia Test & WXV campaign

Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan is ruled out of the upcoming Test against Australia in September and October's WXV1 campaign.

2024-08-29 11:22

Consumer sentiment weakens slightly

The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk

2024-08-29 05:31