On September 15, 2026, The Irish Times published an editorial criticizing the Department of Agriculture for operating as an extension of the Irish Farmers' Association for decades, noting the agriculture industry's outsized political influence. The commentary reflects growing scrutiny of the sector's grip on Irish policymaking.
An Irish Times podcast series titled GUBU explores crimes that shook 1980s Ireland, with episodes released between June 2022 and May 2023. Episode eight, released May 29, 2023, examines the political climate of 1982 amid an air of menace in Irish politics.
An Irish Times podcast series released in November 2023 tells the story of how two Irish companies helped build the early internet (Web 1.0), with an episode released November 7, 2023 comparing the platforms 'Hot or Not' and Cyberfeminism.
The Irish Times' Web 1.0 podcast series examined internet origins through two episodes published October 31–November 13, 2023. The series explored how adult content shaped early online culture and modern internet development.
Frank McDonald, former environment editor of The Irish Times, died by September 7, 2026. His reporting on climate change and planning corruption was groundbreaking in Irish journalism, with fearless coverage of environmental and land-use issues.
Between August 24–26, 2026, the Irish Times published tributes to Edmund Van Esbeck, the newspaper's late rugby correspondent, highlighting his influential journalism career and a particularly significant report on Ireland's Paris victory. His work transcended sports reporting to contribute to broader Irish society.
On August 21, 2026, Edmund Van Esbeck, a celebrated rugby correspondent for The Irish Times who covered the sport for more than 30 years, died at age 94. He was remembered for his significant contributions to rugby journalism.