Sunday Independent (Ireland) - 14 Sep 2025
Airport’s passenger cap to be scrapped
Charlie Kirk’s comrades weaponise a single shot
FAI coach suspended amid sexts inquiry
Dark clouds over the US
Ruth Bradley
‘Micko would’ve been horrified by cruelty towards me’
Hiqa concern at care-home firm chaired by O’Brien
Letter from the Editor
Airport passenger cap to go, says Transport Minister
‘I didn’t think I could do it,’ says 71-year-old Liffey Swim champ
Status Yellow wind warning issued
Dubliner leaves almost €10m in his will
Decision due in battle for Barne Estate
Eurovision chief responds to boycotts
Cyclist in his 20s killed in Carlow
Man held over Creeslough blast released
Mick O’Dwyer’s widow speaks out against ‘disturbing’ abuse
‘I must protect my work so it does not get stale’ — Ronan on a break
New training rules for therapists ‘not up to European standards’
‘You’re lucky this time’ — threats to over 30 politicians
‘The land has to come first’ — Heather’s farmer husband rules out move to Áras if she is elected
SF is richest party by far and biggest property owner
McGregor witnesses were not living opposite Nikita Hand at time they claimed, gardaí told
FAI suspends soccer coach accused of sexting mum of player
Health chiefs visited Ryanair HQ to learn how to cut waiting lists
Gaming console may hold clues about missing boy
Schools were closed for too long during the pandemic, Varadkar says
Gay couples fleeing US to buy property here despite price surge
Cost of homes will rise further if cabin rules eased, Soc Dems warn
Luxurious multi-million-euro homes defy trends and languish on market
‘Traitors’ star Katelyn harassed, after a ‘gendered and loaded’ viewer backlash
‘That’s not what he told me!’: how Lenihan lost the Áras
Schoolboy rugby players suffer fewer injuries in Leinster than any other province, study shows
‘IF YOU SEE EACH OTHER ON THE STREET, WALK AWAY’
Seeing videos of brutality does harm us, but not in way most think
Airport crisis as DAA boss set to leave €375k job
‘It’s not much fun dodging drones, but I’ll stay the course’
‘A piece of paper is the only thing preventing my family in Gaza from being evacuated’
USA TEETERING ON THE BRINK CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION LEAVES MANY ASKING IF A FRACTURED AMERICA IS FACING CIVIL WAR. CAITRIONA PERRY,
Haughey said venison paté at summit was a ‘disaster’ and that dinner was ‘only pub grub standard’
Knives flown into prison by drone are confiscated
Macron can just about hold on to power – but he’s unable to remedy the forces pulling France apart
Trump says China tariffs would force end to Putin’s war
110,000 at right-wing march in London
A country on the brink Charlie Kirk assassination leaves many asking if a fractured US is facing civil war
Turned in by his father, Tyler Robinson could now face death penalty
In a troubled year, I found my own miracle in Lourdes
When ‘The Pope’ clashed with Dev in a unique push for presidency
How I met Johnny Cash through a Cavan DJ
Left-wing fanatics don’t want debate — they want your silence, at any price
We’re full of talk about ending child poverty. Let’s just do it
Declan Lynch: Ireland’s footballers give us the reality check we did not want.
David Quinn: Don’t abandon neutrality without putting it to a referendum.
As even our pundits fall flat, fooball’s future looks limited
Forget real ale — try the AI version as brewers get a taste for new technology
When privacy is a thing of the past, who can resist a mystery husband?
How sensible budget cuts can help us avoid a strongman leader
Change course or more of our young people will take flight
Ireland must resist the dangerous lure of extremism
Quotes of the week
“It hurts, I feel like it’s a massive cut to the stomach.”
Putin’s drones can’t hit Ireland, but his lies do
We need to speak up like our lives depend on it. Because they do
If we plan to abandon neutrality, the people must have their say
Sunday Independent Quizword No. 743
Crypticcrossword No.21
Sudoku
Bridge
Chess
Last week’s solutions
Word spiral
Solutions to No. 20
Solutions to Quizword No. 742
Winners of Quizword No. 742
Charlie Kirk Right-wing activist who set up influential political organisation at 18 and took Trump’s message to college campuses
The ‘Indiana Jones’ of ancient wines, who gave tipples from the past a new life
Jerusha McCormack UCD lecturer and Wilde scholar who wrote book on grieving process
Joseph McNeil Civil rights activist inspired wave of lunch-counter protests in US
IN MEMORIAM
Weather
What moving to Ireland taught my family about women’s roles
Having unpopular opinions is no crime
One-sided story of Dev’s life was mean
Online world is filled with rage and anger
This week’s birthdays
President could not ignore government
Trimble was not ‘nakedly sectarian’
Calling people Nazis has consequences
How I changed my mind about Collins
Silence encourages keyboard cowards
Anonymous online posters are pathetic
US is no role model for flying the flag
Ireland is confusing to us natives too
Letter of the week
National pride isn’t the same as racism
Brendan O’Connor’s presidential hopes
RTÉ celebrates a Eurovision win as Gavin goes off-key
Actorina supporting role
As Vidal as ever: Gore’s wit still bites 100 years after his birth.
Winter is coming: The best sun and snow holiday options.
End of the Abbey: Hilary White gives Downton a send-off.
Just saying
IF YOU ONLY DO ONE THING...
‘Wild Swans’ author Jung Chang returns with a biting sequel
Celebrating the wit and wisdom of Gore Vidal in an era of word salads
‘Downton Abbey’ takes a final bow with its stylistic tweeness
Laureate for Irish Fiction Éilís Ní Dhuibhne on her new public role
Olwen Fouéré is formidably frank about her new role as a carer
Martin McCann reveals the tears behind ‘Laughter Lines’
Our winter hols cheat sheet – from ski trips to beach breaks
An act of love
Vidal still sparks feud for thought
‘I know it’s not the same for everyone, but time has healed me’
Family ties in coastal Cork
Downton swansong over-ices the cake
Leo’s snog shows some folk are more equal than others
HIGHEST 2 LOWEST
SPINAL TAP II: THE END CONTINUES
THE GOLDEN SPURTLE
Jung Chang picks up where bestseller ‘Wild Swans’ left off
Sleuthing the first Traitor served up the best telly of the year so far
Podcasts
Stonewalling for Ireland is no bother to Gavin
Stellar performances reveal home truths in suburbia
‘Once you love a person, you never stop loving them’
MY CULTURAL LIFE
Cinematic study of fine actor behind the scenes
‘Once you love a person, you never stop loving them’
ON SHOW TWO TO VIEW
Sequel stretches its wings into author’s long exile in Britain
MY LIFE IN BOOKS: MIRIAM MARGOLYES
Galbraith strikes again with intense read
KEANE ON BOOKS
Nights drawing in? Plan now for a brilliant winter break
Lost sonnet creates high suspense
Pearls of memory bring matriarch vividly to life
A rancorous relationship that shaped Ireland
Plan a wonderful winter break to lose the blues
Sunday
Tuesday
Monday
Don’t missthis
Wednesday Thursday
Saturday
Friday
Film of theweek
Sport highlights
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Slow burner
Rachel Allen
Power up from the eclipse
The V word
Editor’s letter
Ruth the sleuth
Vibe check
Nobody Tells You...
Dear Mary
Ciara Kelly
Dishing the dirt
Tragedy?
My Favourite Room
Motors
My Pet & Me
Ciara Kelly
Under the covers
Kids corner
That’s a wrap
Game on
Something to chew on
Perfectly composed
Wine and dine
Fall for cashmere
Dear Mary: I’m very unhappy because nobody talks to me in work despite my best efforts
Vibe check
‘I see it as a compliment if I’m not recognised, it’s what I’m looking for’
IS IT EVER OK TO KISS AND TELL?
IS IT EVER OK TO KISS AND TELL?
The Fabulous Pharmacist is on a mission
The Fabulous Pharmacist is on a mission
‘WE WERE CONTENDERS’
At first glance
Something fishy is going on
Pan-fried fish with hollandaise sauce
Gratin of fish with cheese, tomatoes and crunchy buttered crumbs
South Indian fish curry
Salsa verde
RACHEL RECOMMENDS
TOP TIP
Sichuan soya mince
The Wholefoodie
Ring, ring, ring this bell
Home help Darren Kennedy
The thrills of Donegal
Beauty Triona McCarthy
Treat
Treatment
Trick
Mastering the look
Chronically couture
Is the spark still alive?
The rules for car reg plates
UNDER THE BONNET
TOP TIP
Kate O’Toole
Nobody tells you...
UK firm forfeits €35m to State after ditching wind farm plan
Manna seeks to retain city drone station
COYNE’S NEW ROUTE: NO STOPPING FORMER DUBLIN BUS CHIEF
Don’t forget the human factor as companies rush to utilise AI
‘Congratulations’ paid for the upbringing of all my children
Fears that Irish goods are getting into Russia past current sanctions
Fears Irish goods on sanctions list are getting into Russia ‘by the back door’ TRADE
Irish exports to Russia surge nearly 100pc despite war
Lower taxes to assist small landlords: SCSI
Aer Lingus offering staff and cabin crew a 4pc pay deal
Manna seeks to retain drone launch site
Bull run is so boomy it’s even making the billionaires blush – but who are the Irish coining it from a soaring stock market?
Larry Ellison takes his rightful place at centre of global bling ring after briefly edging out Elon Musk as world’s richest
COYNE ON BUSMAN’S HOLIDAY AT BARTRA
CURRICULUM VITAE
BUSINESS LESSONS
COYNE ON BUSMAN’S HOLIDAY AT BARTRA
Who earns more – An accountant or an electrician?
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
‘Ilusted after this double-breasted suit with flared trousers–all in crushedvelvet. And I bought it’
‘I loved putting people’s pay into envelopes and giving it to them’
The psychology of AI is fairly simple: start with people, not technology
PARTNER CONTENT
Any Other Business
Amorim challenges Mainoo to raise game
Sophie’s choice
Do we want America in Croke Park?
Body of evidence shows contrasts
Arsenal’s Odegaard worry as Forest fall
Body of evidence shows contrasts
Guardiola puts effectiveness over style in latest makeover
Woltemade makes ideal start to Newcastle career
Spurs stroll adds to Potter pressure
Dead-ball arts are very much alive
Dead-ball arts are very much alive
Aston Villa’s quest for first victory continues
Carvalho’s dramatic sting in tail for the Bees
Kevin helps to lift Fulham to battling win
Pino misses chance to score on Premier start
Semenyo central to Bournemouth’s glory
Where hope goes to die
FAI seek guidance on Israel concerns
Lawal off the mark to inspire Stoke win
Where hope goes to die
No lack of incentive in FAI Cup race
Daring to dream big once again
Dynamic O’Dowd punching way above her weight
Battle-hardened Ireland can test France to the full
Boks’ record show stuns the All Blacks
Dynamic O’Dowd punching way above her weight
Mitchell focusing on Scots’ vulnerabilities
At the business end of forging a life after sport
Tarpey on brand with her message
From hurling virgin to not being quite that awful
GAA doesn’t need to entertain NFL’s version of America
From hurling virgin to not being quite that awful
The GAA needs help to stem tide of rural depopulation
TODAY’S GAMES ON
Healy and O’Sullivan ready to make giant leap forward
Irish pair see positives ahead of Ryder Cup bid
O’Rourke makes final with dominant display
Joyce claims bronze after semi-final agony
Bucanero set to continue a remarkable comeback
Delacroix proves to be master for O’Brien
Theenemy within
Lopes will richly deserve his place in the sun if Cape Verde can qualify
RTÉ’s car crash interview lacked a bit of cop-on
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