There’s no day in Dublin quite like the Sunday of the All-Ireland hurling final. It is, of course, a day centred on a match, but it is not defined by that match.Like all great sporting occasions, it carries a social and cultural significance that passes far beyond the playing field, the two teams, the result.…
AS THE UK ordered a review of its gambling laws this week, the Irish government has again reiterated that it won’t be enacting landmark legislation until next year at the earliest. The UK has had a gambling regulator since 2005 and has, like Ireland, witnessed a huge move towards online and mobile gambling in the…
John Patrick Shanley loves Ireland. This is evident in every frame, word and musical note in his charming new gem of romance, Wild Mountain Thyme, which is adapted from Shanley’s Broadway play, Outside Mullingar.Wild Mountain Thyme is a fairy tale. No doubt about it. From the open line—”Once upon a time”—you know you are safe…
Where the Crawdads Sing, by Delia Owens, a crime thriller that is also a coming-of-age tale, is set to be Ireland’s bestselling book of 2020. The debut novel, which has sold more than eight million copies worldwide since the actor Reese Witherspoon selected it for her book club, has sold 55,039 copies in Ireland to…
New Zealand27 Nov, 2020 10:51 PM3 minutes to readJames and Elizabeth Dunne are desperate to come home to New Zealand with baby Harrison. Photo / SuppliedThere is increasing hope a New Zealand baby born in Europe with a life-threatening illness may make it home in time for Christmas to meet his extended family.New Zealand mum…
Some 160 Syrians, including more than 90 children, have arrived in Ireland in the past week as part of the State’s commitment to welcome refugees in Lebanon and Jordan. The group was scheduled to come to Ireland in the early summer under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme but was unable to travel because of coronavirus…
Autumn Nations Cup: Ireland v Georgia, Sunday November 29th, Aviva Stadium (kick-off 2pm, RTE One, Channel 4) Following England’s resounding victory over Ireland last weekend at Twickenham, Ross Byrne and Jamison Gibson Park are dropped from Andy Farrell’s team to face Georgia this Sunday at the Aviva stadium. “Everyone is entitled to their opinion,” said…
Publishedduration1 day agoimage copyrightGetty ImagesPrime Minister Boris Johnson has set out plans for the end of lockdown in England, and a return to a tougher three-tier system of restrictions.Spectator sports will be able to welcome back fans to stadiums once more, and some pubs will be able to stay open until 23:00 GMT. What will…
Home News Software (Image credit: Dan Mullan – RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images) It’s the big one. England vs Ireland is the fixture we’ve all had our eyes on from the moment the Autumn Nations Cup format was confirmed, and the two heavyweights battle it out at Twickenham. Both sides dominated their Autumn Nations…
Your Web Browser may be out of date. If you are using Internet Explorer 9, 10 or 11 our Audio player will not work properly. For a better experience use Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Edge. Uefa Nations League: Ireland v Bulgaria Kick-off: 7.45pm, Wednesday. Venue: Aviva Stadium. How to follow: The Irish Times liveblog…
