Irish Times

The Irish Times has been a reliable source of news, opinions, and analysis since its inception in 1859. As technology has advanced, the way stories are told and shared has changed. The Irish Times is evolving from traditional print to a diverse platform approach, while maintaining the journalistic standards that have made it Ireland's go-to newspaper. On this page, you can explore the core values of The Irish Times, its rich history, and the governing organization that ensures the newspaper's independence and quality, known as The Irish Times Trust. **Core Values of The Irish Times** The Irish Times stands by several key principles: 1. Supporting constitutional democracy through freely elected governments. 2. Advocating for social justice and opposing all forms of discrimination. 3. Fostering a community that values education, culture, and recreation, while promoting Christian values without bias. 4. Encouraging peace, tolerance, and harmony among individuals, respecting their diverse needs. 5. Promoting understanding and empathy for different nations and cultures. To help readers make informed decisions and actively participate in community life, The Irish Times commits to delivering accurate, comprehensive news presented fairly, along with responsible commentary clearly distinguished from facts. The publication also aims to represent minority perspectives and varied opinions. **A Brief History of The Irish Times** - **1859**: The Irish Times is founded by Major Lawrence Knox. - **March 29, 1859**: The first edition is released at No. 4 Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1, classified as a 'new conservative daily paper' and published three times a week for the first 14 weeks. - **June 8, 1859**: It transitions to a daily publication, being one of ten Irish newspapers at that time, and the only one still in existence today. - **1873**: The Arnott family acquires the paper, shifting its political stance from Protestant nationalist to unionist. - **1895**: The company relocates to D’Olier Street, earning the nickname 'the Old Lady of D’Olier Street.' - **1900**: The Irish Times becomes a public company, with the Arnott family retaining majority shares until the 1960s. - **1922**: Following the establishment of the Irish Free State, the paper adopts an independent political perspective. - **1974**: The Irish Times Trust is formed to ensure the newspaper remains independent and focused on community issues. - **1994**

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Galway’s Cathal Mannion only too aware of Kilkenny’s extra-time threat

1 day ago | irishtimes.com | Ian O'Riordan

The last thing Cathal Mannion needs any reminding about is what happened the last time Galway played Kilkenny in a Leinster hurling final. Which is perfectly understandable, because if Galway are to win this Sunday, then Mannion knows it won’t be over even as the fat lady is clearing her throat. Conceding an injury-time goal, with no hope of recovery, can happen to any team. Not just against Kilkenny.
The Hermes Experiment review: As the lines blur between original works and arrangements, this concert becomes almost mesmerising

1 day ago | irishtimes.com | Michael Dervan

Musical transcription, arrangement and variation have been with us forever. Or at least since the first human heard the likes of a cuckoo or maybe some long-extinct bird and chose to imitate it. Before the invention of sound recording, transcriptions and arrangements were essential for anyone trying to build a knowledge of music.
National Treatment Purchase Fund seeks assurances from all hospitals that rules of waiting-list schemes being followed

1 day ago | irishtimes.com | Martin Wall

The National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) is seeking assurances from all hospitals that rules governing the operation of waiting-list initiatives that it funds are being followed. The move follows concerns raised about special out-patient clinics run on Saturdays in the children’s hospital group, Children’s Health Ireland (CHI).
US diplomats meet media watchdog as tensions rise in Washington over regulation of tech firms

1 day ago | irishtimes.com | Martin Wall

US diplomats met officials from the State’s social media watchdog, Coimisiún na Meán, to “better understand” what the regulator does. The meeting comes against a backdrop of increasing tensions between the administration of US president Donald Trump and the European Union over Washington’s pushback against regulation and what is considers to be censorship of free speech in Europe.
Eight international protection accommodation contracts terminated in first four months of 2024

1 day ago | irishtimes.com | Ellen Coyne

Seven International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) contracts with commercial accommodation providers were ended in the first four months of the year for reasons including noncompliance with planning, fire safety and other regulations, the Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan, has said.
Lands near Leopardstown Racecourse to be developed for housing following long-awaited deal

1 day ago | irishtimes.com | Arthur Beesley

More than 800 new social and “affordable” homes will be built near Leopardstown Racecourse in south Co Dublin after a deal to transfer State-owned land to the Land Development Agency (LDA) from the national horse-racing body was reached. The long-awaited agreement, backed by Taoiseach Micheál Martin, will deliver housing on a 17-acre plot of Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) land next to the M50 motorway. The land is zoned for residential use but currently used for racecourse car parking.
Cyclist (60s) killed in collision with van in Co Cork

2 days ago | irishtimes.com | Colin Gleeson

A man in his 60s has died following a collision in Co Cork on Wednesday. The collision, which involved a van and a cyclist, occurred on the N25 at Carrigtwohill at about 5pm. Emergency services attended the incident but the cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was removed to the mortuary at University Cork Hospital where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course. The male driver of the van, who is aged in his 60s, received treatment at the scene.
‘Scunnered’ Scottish voters go to the polls in crucial byelection

2 days ago | irishtimes.com | Mark Paul

When Scottish broadcaster STV recently hit the streets of Hamilton to gauge the mood of voters in advance of Thursday’s crucial byelection, its political editor Colin Mackay returned with a pithy one-word verdict. Locals, he said, were “scunnered” with politics.
Warring couple’s estimated €500,000 ‘high-conflict’ litigation costs is ‘cautionary tale’, warns judge

2 days ago | irishtimes.com | Mary Carolan

A warring couple’s “high conflict” proceedings involving estimated legal costs of about €500,000 are “a cautionary tale” about the price of family law litigation, a High Court judge has said. The €1.1 million value of the remaining assets of the marriage of less than five years puts the scale of the legal costs “in context”, Mr Justice John Jordan said. He made the comments when upholding the man’s appeal against certain Circuit Court orders made in divorce proceedings.
HSE must specify when services will be provided to children with disabilities, Supreme Court says

2 days ago | irishtimes.com | Mary Carolan

The Supreme Court has delivered an important judgment concerning the obligations of the HSE towards children with disabilities, including a need to specify when services will be provided to them. Compliance by the HSE with its obligations under the Disability Act 2005 involves setting out and implementing “measurable” actions, the court said.