Irish Times
Ryanair Passenger Partly Sucked Out as Plane Window Dislodges Mid-Flight
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- Ryanair Passenger Partly Sucked Out as Plane Window Dislodges Mid-Flight
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 12 hours ago
- Description
- A Ryanair flight made an emergency landing in Greece on Friday after a window on a Boeing 737 dislodged shortly after take-off, partially pulling a passenger from their seat.
The aircraft was forced to divert after the incident, which took place soon after departure. Ryanair has not yet issued a detailed public statement on the cause of the window failure. Boeing's 737 has faced increased scrutiny over safety issues in recent years.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Rthess.gr
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- Is This the Budget EV Hot Hatches Have Been Waiting For? | Cupra Raval
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- 13:06
- Date posted
- 12 hours ago
- Description
- The Cupra Raval arrives as the Volkswagen Group's first front-wheel-drive, affordable electric vehicle - and it comes with a distinctly sporty edge.
Neil Briscoe tests the Spanish brand's compact crossover to find out whether it can balance everyday EV practicality with the kind of hot-hatch character Cupra built its reputation on. The Raval targets a younger, budget-conscious buyer, but does the driving experience justify the badge?
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Neil Briscoe
✂️ Edit: Eoin Ronayne
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- Why Irish savers are slow to invest - and could that change? | Better with Money
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
- Description
- Are Irish people too cautious with their money - and is that finally starting to shift?
Aideen Finnegan sits down with Annmarie Gaynor, known online as @IrishBudgetingMammy, to discuss why Irish savers have traditionally been reluctant to move into investing and whether attitudes are beginning to change. From deposit accounts to broader financial habits, they look at what is holding people back and what might encourage more to take the step.
🎧 Listen to the Better with Money Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.
✂️ Edit: Alyson Henry
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- 'I'm glad I'm in the boat' - kayaker surrounded by thousands of jellyfish off Waterford
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 18 hours ago
- Description
- A kayaker off the Waterford coast found himself surrounded by thousands of jellyfish during a paddle near Helvick Head on 5th July.
Brendan Cosgrave described the moment as unlike anything he had seen before, saying it was 'amazing to see' - though he was relieved to be in his kayak rather than in the water. Marine biologist Dr Damien Haberlin of University College Cork says the large gathering was a natural occurrence and the jellyfish were exactly where they were meant to be.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Brendan Cosgrave/Eoin McGarry
✂️ Edit: Eoin Ronayne
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- Mark Tighe on the Irish links to black market betting sites | IT Explains
- Runtime
- 2:34
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- A one-year investigation – led by journalism consortium Investigate Europe and involving The Irish Times and media outlets across 13 other countries – has found that international gambling company Soft2Bet received hundreds of millions of euro from the profits of unlicensed gambling platforms.
Full story: irishtimes.com
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- Why the Government is rejecting drug decriminalisation | Inside Politics
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- 13:05
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- The Government has signalled it will not act on Oireachtas committee recommendations to decriminalise the possession of drugs for personal use - so where does that leave the debate?
Hugh Linehan is joined in studio by political correspondents Pat Leahy and Jack Horgan-Jones to discuss the Government's decision, what the committee recommended, and what it means for drug policy in Ireland.
🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Full story: irishtimes.com
✂️ Edit: Alyson Henry
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- Pico Lopes Returns to Ireland After World Cup | Quick Take
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Pico Lopes has arrived back in Ireland following his appearance at the World Cup.
The Irish footballer from Crumlin touched down at home after competing on the world stage. Bryan O'Brien.
Full story: irishtimes.com
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- Killian Sundermann: Confessions of a Germany supporter in Ireland | America 2026 Podcast
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Killian joined Paul Howard on the America 2026 Podcast to share what it is really like to fly the flag for Germany from the other side of the Irish Sea - the banter, the defeats, and the complicated loyalties that come with it.
🎧 Listen to the full America 2026 Podcast episode wherever you get your podcasts.
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- Ireland Holds the EU Presidency - Here's What That Means | Quick Take
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Ireland now holds the EU Council Presidency - a role that puts it at the centre of European lawmaking and negotiation.
As president, Ireland is responsible for chairing meetings across EU institutions, brokering compromises between member states, and steering legislation through the Council. It is a significant diplomatic undertaking that shapes policy across the bloc for the duration of the term.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Alan Betson
✂️ Edit: Eoin Ronayne
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- New €3 EU Customs Charge: How It Affects Shein, Boots and M&S | Quick Take
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- From 1st July, online orders from outside the EU are set to get more expensive under new EU customs rules - and some retailers may reduce what they offer Irish shoppers.
A new €3 customs charge per item will apply to imports from non-EU countries, affecting orders from platforms like Shein, retailers such as Boots in the UK, and Australian brands like White Fox. A further €2 handling charge is expected in November. If a retailer does not pay the duty at checkout, shoppers face an additional administration fee - An Post will charge €6.95 per delivery.
Marks & Spencer has warned the changes could limit the product range available to Irish consumers.
Conor Pope explains what the new rules mean for your shopping.
Full story: irishtimes.com
Video: Conor Pope
Edit: Eoin Ronayne
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- Škoda Peaq 2026 Review: Seven Seats, Full Electric, Flagship SUV | Irish Times Motoring
- Runtime
- 11:14
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- The Irish Times Motoring Contributor Neil Briscoe gets an exclusive first look at the all-new Škoda Peaq - Škoda’s new all-electric, seven-seat flagship SUV.
Sitting at the very top of the range above the Enyaq and Kodiaq, the Peaq brings premium lounge comfort, massive practicality, and impressive electric range to the large family SUV segment. In this video, Neil breaks down the striking design, the brand's first-ever frunk, the upgraded Google-based infotainment system, and puts the third-row seating to the test.
Skoda’s new Peaq lifts the brand well above its bargain roots: https://www.irishtimes.com/motors/2026/06/25/skodas-new-peaq-lifts-the-brand-well-above-its-bargain-roots/
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- How Paris Copes When Temperatures Hit Record Highs | IT Explains
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- 3:24
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- When temperatures in Paris hit 40.3°C, how does one of Europe's great cities cope?
First Published: 26/06/2026
France recorded its hottest day in history as the mercury climbed to 40.3 degrees in Paris. This video looks at the measures the city and its residents put in place to deal with extreme heat - from public cooling centres to the ways people adapt daily life when temperatures become dangerous.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Naomi O'Leary
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- Millionaire Fugitive Arrested in Dublin | In the News
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- A millionaire fugitive has been arrested in Dublin - but who is he, and how was he tracked down?
Mark Tighe, journalist with The Irish Times, joins Bernice Harrison to break down the story: the fugitive's background, how he evaded authorities, and what his arrest in Dublin means for the case.
Full story: irishtimes.com
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🎥 Video: Alyson Henry
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- Writer @daraghflemingpoetry reads his poem 'National Anthem'
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Cork writer Daragh Fleming reads his poem 'National Anthem'. Fleming delivers the piece in his own voice, offering a direct encounter with the work.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Nick Bradshaw
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- Dublin Zoo Feeds Animals Frozen Treats to Beat the Heatwave 🧊
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Dublin Zoo zookeepers are handing out frozen juice treats to help animals cope as Ireland's heatwave takes hold.
With temperatures well above the norm, keepers at the zoo are finding creative ways to keep their animals comfortable - from frozen enrichment feeds to adjusted routines. Staff say the heat presents a real challenge for many of the animals in their care.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Enda O'Dowd
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- Stoke, Dover, Holyhead: Revisiting the Places That Voted for Brexit
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Ten years after the Brexit vote, Patrick Freyne returns to the communities that backed Leave - from Stoke-on-Trent to Dover.
Freyne travels through former industrial heartlands and port towns - including Holyhead, Boston and Stoke - to hear how voters reflect on the decade since the referendum and whether their views have shifted.
Full story: irishtimes.com
Video: Enda O'Dowd
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- Ireland and Europe Heatwave: Paris Hits 41°C as Status Yellow Warning Issued
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- A heat dome is pushing temperatures to record levels across Ireland and Europe, with Paris recording highs of 41°C.
A status yellow high temperature warning remains in force across Ireland until Friday morning. The extreme heat is being felt across the continent as forecasters track the ongoing heatwave.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Eoin Ronayne/Reuters
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- Patrick Freyne Returns to Leave Voter Heartlands a Decade After Brexit
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Ten years after the Brexit vote, Patrick Freyne returns to the communities that backed Leave - from Stoke-on-Trent to Dover.
Freyne travels through former industrial heartlands and port towns - including Holyhead, Boston and Stoke - to hear how voters reflect on the decade since the referendum and whether their views have shifted.
Full story: irishtimes.com
Video: Enda O'Dowd
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- Brexit Britain 10 Years On: What Do Leave Voters Think Now?
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Ten years after the Brexit vote, Patrick Freyne returns to the communities that backed Leave - from Stoke-on-Trent to Dover.
Freyne travels through former industrial heartlands and port towns - including Holyhead, Boston and Stoke - to hear how voters reflect on the decade since the referendum and whether their views have shifted.
Full story: irishtimes.com
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- Woofstock: Dublin's Dog Show Returns for Its 10th Year
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Woofstock is back - and the dogs of Stoneybatter did not disappoint.
Now in its 10th year, the Stoneybatter Festival Dog Show returned to Dublin's streets with a fresh lineup of four-legged entrants and their proud owners. We headed along to meet some of the competitors on the day, including one whose owner reckons she'll be the talk of Paris on her return.
Full story: irishtimes.com
Video: Bryan O'Brien
Edit: Eoin Ronayne
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- A Day Reporting in Lebanon - Airstrikes, Hospitals and the Streets of Beirut
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- 2:47
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- Irish Times correspondent Sally Hayden takes us through a working day in Lebanon.
From interviews at Najdeh El Chaabiyeh Hospital to navigating the city when airstrikes begin, Hayden shows what frontline journalism looks like in practice. Based in Beirut, she covers one of the region's most closely watched conflicts for The Irish Times.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Sally Hayden
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- 'The Adrenaline Is Going' - Inside Dublin's Plein Air Painting Festival
- Runtime
- 4:26
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- Over 200 artists descended on Skerries, Co Dublin, for the opening of the Plein Air Painting Festival - one of Ireland's largest open-air painting gatherings.
Plein Air painters work directly from the landscape, capturing scenes in real time and in full public view. At Skerries, artists set up along the harbour and streets of the coastal town, working under the eyes of passersby and fellow painters alike.
The Irish Times joined participants at the festival to find out what draws painters outdoors - and what it feels like to create under pressure.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Enda O'Dowd
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- Hundreds Mark Summer Solstice at Hill of Tara
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Hundreds of people gathered at the Hill of Tara in Co Meath to mark the summer solstice.
The ancient site drew crowds celebrating the longest day of the year, continuing a tradition deeply rooted in Irish heritage. Participants described the connection to the land and its history as something felt across generations.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Enda O'Dowd
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- Four Courts Dome Revealed After 1,060-Hour Restoration | Quick Take
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- The scaffolding has come down from the dome of Dublin's Four Courts, revealing the results of a painstaking restoration project by the Office of Public Works.
The OPW went back to traditional craft methods to carry out the work, with the first dome alone taking 1,060 hours to complete. The project required specialist skills and close attention to the building's original materials and detailing.
Full story: irishtimes.com
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- 'The first one took us 1,060 hours': How the OPW went 'old school' to restore the Four Courts
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- The scaffolding has come down from the dome of Dublin's Four Courts, revealing the results of a painstaking restoration project by the Office of Public Works.
The OPW went back to traditional craft methods to carry out the work, with the first dome alone taking 1,060 hours to complete. The project required specialist skills and close attention to the building's original materials and detailing.
Full story: irishtimes.com
Video: Enda O'Dowd
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- Inside Ómós: Cúán Greene's €175-a-Head Restaurant in Co Laois
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Chef Cúán Greene opens Ómós on 7 July - a fine-dining restaurant and guest house in Abbeyleix, Co Laois, backed by investors including Stripe co-founder John Collison.
Millbrook House has been restored over many months and houses an open kitchen, a larder stocked with foraged ferments, and a copper-roofed dining room. Dinner is priced at €175 a head, with rooms starting from €395 a night. Bryan O'Brien was given a first look before the doors open to guests.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Bryan O'Brien
Words: Joanne Cronin
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- Hyundai Ioniq 3 First Look: Could This €28,000 EV Top Ireland's Sales Charts?
- Runtime
- 7:23
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Hyundai's new Ioniq 3 arrives in Ireland this September, priced from €28,000, and it is already being tipped as a potential best-seller.
The electric "aero-hatch" is pitched squarely at mainstream Irish buyers, combining an accessible entry price with Hyundai's latest EV platform. Neil Briscoe gets a first look at the car ahead of its official Irish launch, examining the design, specification and what the Ioniq 3 could mean for the new-car market here.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Neil Briscoe
✂️ Edit: Eoin Ronayne
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- Hyundai Ioniq 6 Review: The EV That Does Everything Right – So Why Aren't Buyers Biting?
- Runtime
- 14:58
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is one of the most accomplished electric cars on sale today – but Irish buyers still aren't convinced.
With impressive range, strong value and a return to the classic saloon format, the Ioniq 6 makes a compelling case on paper. Yet in a market where height, heft and SUV familiarity continue to dominate, Hyundai faces an uphill battle persuading drivers to think differently about what a new EV can be.
The Irish Times motoring team puts the Ioniq 6 through its paces to find out whether the numbers add up – and why that may not be enough.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Neil Briscoe / Edit: Eoin Ronayne
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- Secret 2002 Tape Reveals Plan to Squeeze Money From O'Brien and Lowry | IT Explains
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- In February 2002, three men met in York to discuss a plan to put pressure on Denis O'Brien and Michael Lowry and force the sale of English properties at a knock-down price.
One of those present secretly recorded the meeting. More than two decades on, The Irish Times can publish the footage for the first time.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Chris Maddaloni.
✂️ Edit: Eoin Ronayne
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- Joe & the Juice Opens in Dublin - Why Did Fans Queue for an Hour?
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- Fans queued for up to an hour outside the first Irish outlet of Danish juice bar Joe & the Juice as it opened its doors in Dublin.
The popular Scandinavian chain, known for its cold-pressed juices and espresso drinks, drew large crowds to its debut Irish location.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Niamh Browne
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- Secret 2002 Tape Reveals Plan to Squeeze Money From O'Brien and Lowry | IT Explains
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- In February 2002, three men met in York to discuss a plan to put pressure on Denis O'Brien and Michael Lowry and force the sale of English properties at a knock-down price.
One of those present secretly recorded the meeting. More than two decades on, The Irish Times can publish the footage for the first time.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Chris Maddaloni.
✂️ Edit: Eoin Ronayne
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- Maggie O’Farrell on the Oscars and Her New Novel I The Women's Podcast
- Runtime
- 33:28
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Bestselling author Maggie O'Farrell joins Róisín Ingle to talk Oscars, inspiration, and her highly anticipated new novel.
O'Farrell - whose novel Hamnet was adapted into an Oscar-nominated film - speaks candidly about the awards season experience and the ideas driving her latest work. It's a wide-ranging conversation covering creativity, storytelling, and what comes next.
🎧 Listen to The Women's Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.
https://www.irishtimes.com/podcasts/the-womens-podcast/
Edit: Alyson Henry
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- Volvo EX60 Review: Long Range, Sharp Chassis and Serious Tech
- Runtime
- 11:22
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Volvo's latest electric SUV has arrived - and it's anything but understated.
The new EX60 brings long-range capability, an impressive tech suite and a chassis that's sharper than you might expect from a premium Nordic family car. Irish Times motoring correspondents Neil Briscoe and Mícheál McAleer put it through its paces to find out whether it lives up to the hype.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Neil Briscoe and Mícheal McAleer. Editor: Eoin Ronayne
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- 'We're at the Brink of Civil War': Britain Ten Years After Brexit
- Runtime
- 9:39
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- "We're at the brink of civil war." A decade after the Brexit vote, the divisions across Britain have not healed - for many, they have deepened.
Irish Times writer Patrick Freyne travels the length of the UK, speaking to ordinary people about what Brexit has meant for their lives, their communities, and their sense of identity. From those who feel vindicated to those who feel abandoned, this mini-documentary captures a country still grappling with the consequences of one of the most seismic political decisions in modern history.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Enda O'Dowd
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- Skoda Epiq Review: Practical EV with Impressive Range | Irish Times
- Runtime
- 6:22
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- The new Skoda Epiq makes a strong case for itself as a practical, everyday electric car — and the big-battery version has the range to match.
The Irish Times puts the Epiq through its paces, assessing its interior space, real-world usability, and how far the long-range variant can take you on a single charge. With electric vehicles becoming an increasingly common choice for Irish drivers, does the Epiq deliver where it counts?
Video: Neil Briscoe - Editor: Eoin Ronayne - Full story: irishtimes.com
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- Gerry Hutch: On the trail of a gang leader turned politician
- Runtime
- 5:58
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Irish Times visited Lanzarote as part of an investigation into Hutch’s property interests. In an interview, the veteran criminal talks about his ‘exaggerated’ property holdings, hope of becoming the ‘richest’ TD and confidence of being exonerated in a Spanish criminal investigation. Video: Enda O'Dowd
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- Gerry Hutch: On the trail of a gang leader turned politician
- Runtime
- 3:00
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Irish Times visited Lanzarote as part of an investigation into Hutch’s property interests. In an interview, the veteran criminal talks about his ‘exaggerated’ property holdings, hope of becoming the ‘richest’ TD and confidence of being exonerated in a Spanish criminal investigation. Video: Enda O'Dowd
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- 'We're an outlier': Protesters call for fox hunting ban in Ireland
- Runtime
- 1:18
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- On March 25th 2026, protesters gathered outside the Dáil calling on the Irish Government to ban fox hunting, with actress Pauline McLynn among those demanding action.
The demonstration highlighted Ireland's position as what campaigners called an 'outlier' on the issue, with activists arguing for legislative change to prohibit the practice.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Enda O'Dowd
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- How do Ireland's fanciest Easter eggs measure up? 🥚
- Runtime
- 2:58
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Our 'eggspert' Niamh Browne puts Ireland's premium Easter eggs to the test.
From artisan chocolatiers across the country, we sampled the fanciest Easter offerings to see which ones are worth the splurge this season. Spoiler: Some surprised us more than others.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Niamh Browne
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- Jennifer O'Connell: Big tech isn't gambling with our time
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A major US lawsuit is exposing how social media companies deliberately manipulate users' time and attention.
Irish Times Opinion Editor Jennifer O'Connell examines the legal case that reveals the sophisticated techniques platforms use to keep us scrolling. The evidence suggests these companies aren't gambling with our time - they're strategically engineering addiction.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Enda O'Dowd
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- 'Irish people just love chocolate': Galway chocolatier's sweet success
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- 'Irish people just love chocolate' - that's the philosophy driving Gráinne Mullins's sweet success story.
The head chocolatier and founder of Grá Chocolates speaks about building her artisan chocolate business in Galway and why Irish consumers have such an appetite for quality confections. From craft techniques to understanding local tastes, Mullins shares insights into running a thriving food business in the west of Ireland.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Bryan O'Brien
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- Singer's 200th and final protest outside Dáil | Housing crisis
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- On March 26th 2026 singer Martin Leahy performed his 200th and final weekly protest outside Leinster House, marking the end of a four-year campaign over the housing crisis.
Leahy began his solo demonstrations in March 2022, playing music every week to highlight Ireland's ongoing housing emergency. His final performance on March 26th drew supporters who gathered to mark the milestone.
The singer's consistent presence outside the Dáil became a familiar sight to politicians and passersby alike during one of Ireland's most pressing social issues.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Enda O'Dowd
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- Royal Irish Academy of Music enters World University rankings
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Royal Irish Academy of Music has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Irish conservatoire to enter the World University rankings for music.
This historic recognition places RIAM among the world's leading music institutions and marks a major achievement for Irish music education. The academy joins an elite group of conservatoires recognised globally for their excellence in musical training and education.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Enda O'Dowd
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- 'It's like a taste of California': Dublin queues for In-N-Out pop-up
- Runtime
- 1:02
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- On March 25th 2026, hundreds of people queued from early morning as a pop-up for legendary US burger chain In-N-Out opened in Dublin.
The California-based restaurant, famous for its cult following and secret menu, brought a taste of West Coast dining to Ireland for a limited time. Eager customers described the experience as getting a genuine 'taste of California' without crossing the Atlantic.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Chris Maddaloni
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- How to Get to Shopping Heaven From Belfast
- Runtime
- 1:42
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Discover the ultimate shopping destination accessible from Belfast in this comprehensive guide.
Whether you're seeking luxury brands, unique local finds, or unbeatable deals, this journey will take you to retail paradise. From transport options to must-visit spots, we'll show you exactly how to make the most of your shopping adventure.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Niamh Browne
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- 'We're selling petrol at a loss': Independent stations struggle
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- 'We're selling petrol and diesel at a loss' - the stark reality facing independent petrol stations across Ireland.
Owners and managers from forecourts nationwide reveal the mounting pressures threatening their businesses. From rising wholesale costs to competitive pressures, small independent operators are struggling to stay afloat in an increasingly challenging market.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Chris Maddaloni/Enda O'Dowd
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- Alumina from an Irish refinery enters Russia’s weapons supply chain | Investigation
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Alumina made in Aughinish, Co Limerick is exported to smelters that sell aluminium to a trader supplying Russian arms manufacturers, an investigation has found.
The project analysed confidential documents, customs data and transport records along with satellite imagery and financial records, to trace the passage of materials from Guinea and Brazil, through Ireland, and on to Russian smelters.
Full story by Conor Gallagher on irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Enda O'Dowd
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- Alumina from an Irish refinery enters Russia’s weapons supply chain | Investigation
- Runtime
- 2:16
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Alumina made in Aughinish, Co Limerick is exported to smelters that sell aluminium to a trader supplying Russian arms manufacturers, an investigation has found.
The project analysed confidential documents, customs data and transport records along with satellite imagery and financial records, to trace the passage of materials from Guinea and Brazil, through Ireland, and on to Russian smelters.
Full story by Conor Gallagher on irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Enda O'Dowd
- Title
- BMW's 900km electric i3: Can it convince EV doubters?
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- BMW's new electric i3 promises to tackle the biggest concerns about switching to battery power – with 900km range and blistering performance.
This isn't just another electric car. The i3 takes BMW's famous 3 Series formula and adds four-wheel drive, near-4-second acceleration, and range that could silence the EV doubters. Our motoring correspondent Neil Briscoe puts it through its paces to see if BMW has cracked the code on electric vehicle adoption.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Neil Briscoe
#IrishTimes, #BMW, #i3, #ElectricCar, #EV, #CarReview, #ElectricVehicle, #Battery, #Ireland, #Motoring
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- BMW's 900km electric i3: Can it convince EV doubters?
- Runtime
- 7:07
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- BMW's new electric i3 promises to tackle the biggest concerns about switching to battery power – with 900km range and blistering performance.
This isn't just another electric car. The i3 takes BMW's famous 3 Series formula and adds four-wheel drive, near-4-second acceleration, and range that could silence the EV doubters. Our motoring correspondent Neil Briscoe puts it through its paces to see if BMW has cracked the code on electric vehicle adoption.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Neil Briscoe
#IrishTimes, #BMW, #i3, #ElectricCar, #EV, #CarReview, #ElectricVehicle, #Battery, #Ireland, #Motoring

