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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Candace Bushnell at The Ambassador: A fun, girly night out for Sex and the City fans

16 hours ago | irishtimes.com | Jessica Doyle

Candace Bushnell: True Tales of Sex, Success, and Sex and the CityIf you saw an uncanny number of kitten-heeled Carrie Bradshaw-lookalikes hotfooting it up O’Connell Street on Tuesday evening, they were likely making their way to The Ambassador Theatre for Candace Bushnell’s one-woman show. All that was missing from the scene was a Dublin Bus emblazoned with Bushnell’s face, (as in the opening credits to Sex and the City, when Sarah Jessica Parker spies her larger-than-life image).
Transport bodies seek ‘maximum’ housing numbers for new Dublin suburb despite Uisce Éireann warning

21 hours ago | irishtimes.com | Olivia Kelly

Irish Rail and the National Transport Authority (NTA) have urged Dublin City Council to “maximise” the number of homes planned for the Dublin Industrial Estate, despite warnings from Uisce Éireann over its capacity to supply the 6,000 homes currently proposed. The council has published a master plan for the redevelopment of the 77-hectare industrial estate opposite Glasnevin Cemetery, the largest industrial land bank to be regenerated since the Dublin docklands.
Minister for Transport hopes legislation can resolve row over cap on passenger numbers at Dublin Airport

21 hours ago | irishtimes.com | Barry O'Halloran

Darragh O’Brien has told a leading business group that he hoped legislation could end the row over the limit of 32 million passengers a year at Dublin Airport. The Minister for Transport had said last month that he had sought advice from Attorney General Rossa Fanning, the Government’s chief legal officer, on a solution to a dispute that has prompted court challenges from airlines.
Immaculate three-bed with gorgeous garden near Templeogue village for €650,000

22 hours ago | irishtimes.com | Jessica Doyle

The shining surfaces of the furniture at 22 Rossmore Crescent in Templeogue are my first clue as to how house-proud its owner is, a fact that becomes more evident as he walks me through this immaculate 94sq m (1,012 sq ft) three-bed semidetached home. On a quiet cul-de-sac, it is in a prime location in the large housing estate as it looks across to a green full of beautiful, aged trees, beyond which is Templeogue Road, accessed by a walkway, which leads you to the village in 10 minutes on foot.
More than 50% of septic tanks fail inspection tests in 2024

1 day ago | irishtimes.com | Kevin O'Sullivan

Over half of septic tanks inspected last year failed the test, putting householders’ health and the environment at risk, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warns in its latest report on domestic wastewater treatment systems. Local authorities completed 1,390 inspections in 2024, targeting those near rivers and household drinking water wells at risk of contamination by faulty septic tanks.
Goldman Sachs reported to be in talks to launch retail bank in Ireland

1 day ago | irishtimes.com | Joe Brennan

Wall Street banking giant Goldman Sachs’s is considering launching its online retail bank Marcus in the Irish market in an effort to get access to billions of euros of deposits from domestic households, according to a report. Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday that the group has held preliminary talks with regulators in recent months on a potential widening of the Marcus brand into the Republic, which continues to be dominated by the three domestic banks.
PDForra extends scheme to allow members to travel for medical treatment

1 day ago | irishtimes.com | Emmet Malone

A senior Health Service Executive official has expressed surprise more unions have not sought to assist members with access to cross-border medical treatment as it was announced at the PDForra conference in Killarney that that organisation will now be extending its own supports in relation to the scheme.
More than 40 planners to be hired in recruitment drive to boost house building

1 day ago | irishtimes.com | Emmet Malone

Local authorities across the country started a recruitment campaign on Tuesday intended to hire more than 40 planners as part of a wider attempt to facilitate the building of more homes. Local Government Ireland advertised a total of 43 openings for graduate planners across 26 of the country’s 31 local authorities.
Man remanded in custody after indicating he would plead guilty to dangerous driving causing death of young mother

1 day ago | irishtimes.com | David Raleigh

A man was remanded in continuing custody on Tuesday after indicating he was willing to plead guilty to a charge of dangerous driving causing the death of a young mother last year. The accused, Danny O’Donoghue (42), Lower Main Street, Rathkeale, appeared before Limerick District Court on Tuesday.
British Airways Irish chief says ‘game-changing’ AI has helped cut delays

1 day ago | irishtimes.com | Philip Georgiadis

The chief executive of British Airways (BA) said “game-changing” artificial intelligence (AI) technology has helped significantly cut the number of cancellations and delays at the airline, which is fighting to restore its reputation following years of operational problems. In the first quarter, 86 per cent of BA’s flights from Heathrow departed on time, according to data from the airline, which it said was its best performance on record.