Cian O'Connell

Praise for St Pat's and Ciarán Kilduff tops the talking points from last night's League of Ireland fixtures: irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2…

19 goals last night in the League of Ireland, up on 7 from the previous weekend. Some talking points from around the grounds here: irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2…

A five-year-old boy with special needs is facing a deportation order next week, though his national school in Mayo is assisting efforts to revoke the decision: irishtimes.com/ireland/social…

At long last, a first full complement of fixtures in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Talking points from last night's games below: irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2…

An Taisce urges public to object to ‘unlawful’ caps on judicial review fees: irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026…

What will Ireland and the world look like in 2050? A long feature today in the @IrishTimes featuring views from a panel of experts on an array of topics. Enjoyed putting this together. irishtimes.com/life-style/peo…

@ThalidomideIre It certainly is. Thanks again for sharing some of your story.

@Ciantoconnell Cian we were so happy to talk to you today. It’s really important to us that a younger generation gets to know about this scandal.

Spoke with a couple of amazing women from ⁦@ThalidomideIre⁩ at Leinster House this afternoon on a big day for survivors. Thalidomide survivors secure further political support on anniversary of drug withdrawal: irishtimes.com/ireland/2025/1…

Thoughtful piece from @mrkocnnll over the weekend that mentions Piotr Torng, a homeless man that died in Dublin last November. I attended the inquest into Piotr's death, which was held despite the fact that his identity could not be officially confirmed. irishtimes.com/opinion/2025/1…

The Garda van that was earlier set alight outside Citywest Hotel in Saggart, Co Dublin. Protesters have been successfully shepherded away from the hotel entrance by Gardaí carrying riot shields.

Large container of glass bottles hurled at Gardaí by protesters outside Citywest Hotel in Saggart, Co Dublin. Fireworks continue to be launched at officers defending the entrance to the hotel. Earlier, a Garda van was set alight.

Full house for ⁦@catherinegalway⁩ and an array of Irish artists last night, including Christy Moore and The Mary Wallopers. ‘I’m only a symbol of the movement. Ye matter’ - Catherine Connolly addresses support concert at Vicar Street: irishtimes.com/politics/2025/…

Spoke with a couple of parents who are desperate for a Tuam crèche to stay open beyond the end of this month. Happily Ever After is facing closure due to fire-safety concerns, leaving 97 children without a premises and 19 staff facing unemployment: irishtimes.com/ireland/educat…

@GBeecham Hi Gabriel, thanks for drawing my attention to that. Will fix it now.

@Ciantoconnell Hi - re the current IT president liveblog: #5062" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">irishtimes.com/politics/2025/… There is no Green Party TD named Brian Reddin

For anyone wondering who Luke Combs is and whether anyone will be paying big money to see him at Slane next summer: irishtimes.com/culture/music/…

I spoke with Naoise Dolan yesterday evening, before she and other members of the freedom flotilla were intercepted and captured by Israeli forces. ‘I’m prepared for what might happen’: novelist Naoise Dolan approaches Gaza on next flotilla: irishtimes.com/ireland/2025/1…

A feature in today’s ⁦@IrishTimes⁩ on the disparity in higher level LC maths results between girls and boys, and what might be done to resolve it. Ireland’s maths gender gap: why boys are getting twice as many top grades: irishtimes.com/ireland/educat…

Thousands take part in pro-Palestine march in Dublin, calling for sanctions irishtimes.com/ireland/2025/1…

Manchán Magan’s kindness and love for his work always seemed just as important as his talent. A wonderful writer and broadcaster whose promotion of Irish language and culture was inspirational. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. irishtimes.com/culture/2025/1…

When Piotr Torng passed away, his body lay in a morgue for 6 months while efforts to find his next of kin failed. He was buried in April. This morning, an inquest into Piotr’s death was adjourned due to a lack of documentation confirming his identity. irishtimes.com/crime-law/cour…