Article Archive

May 4th 2013

• • News

  • Climate change or just a late spring: what to make of the messages plants send us? Environment Michael Viney
  • A total boar or a pig’s pedigree? Environment Maria Delaney
  • Male, Irish, 40, love stats? Look away now Health Shane Hegarty
  • Nate Silver’s predictions for our digital future Politics Mark Hennessy
  • Facebook and us? It’s complicated Technology Jennifer O'Connell
  • Nothing like a good smoke and a whiff of danger to give beekeepers a buzz News Patrick Freyne
  • Abortion legislation is enough to make you weep for this benighted little country Social Affairs Breda O'Brien
  • It changed our world Science
  • A free vote on abortion Bill would be healthy precedent for democracy Politics Noel Whelan
  • Property tax anomaly Politics
  • Gay basketball player Jason Collins has everything left to play for US Simon Carswell
  • President’s comments show a novel interpretation of his constitutional role Politics Stephen Collins
  • US urges light-touch regulation of emissions as climate heats up World Frank McDonald
  • Successful week of talks in Bonn looks towards finalising ‘dynamic’ climate deal in 2015 Europe Frank McDonald
  • The sex trade: safe or sordid? Crime & Law Kate Holmquist
  • Dunne owes €39 million from family law proceedings Crime & Law Simon Carswell
  • National Rifle Association takes aim at Obama gun plan US Simon Carswell
  • ‘The State spared no resource in denying Marie a dignified death' Health Ruadhan Mac Cormaic
  • Portuguese to work longer under new austerity measures Europe Reuters
  • The pain of a parent’s death from MS Health Markham Nolan
  • Drug dog discovers heroin at Rosslare port Crime & Law
  • Drugs worth €60,000 seized in Dublin Crime & Law
  • Outbreak of winter vomiting bug at Beaumont Hospital Health
  • Labour Relations Commission may seek more time to resolve Croke Park row News Martin Wall
  • Press Ombudsman says journalists always necessary Politics Mary Minihan
  • Mirth to be measured at laughter contest News Lorna Siggins
  • Cyclists to hit the road for May bank holiday Health Dan Griffin
  • Facing an autumn election, the very private Merkel opens up - a little Europe Derek Scally
  • Abortion legislation hailed as ‘important step’ by human rights official Politics Mary Minihan
  • McKillen says IBRC refused €180m offer Crime & Law Mary Carolan
  • Pensioner (91) ‘struck garda’ in nursing home, court told News
  • Archdeacon Leslie Stevenson’s ‘own decision’ to decline post Religion & Beliefs Aine McMahon
  • Pope Francis may be called upon to calm the waters at football derby Europe Paddy Agnew
  • Former Irish priest to be extradited from the UK to face sexual charges News Mark Hennessy
  • Abortion Bill ‘potentially menacing’, says Brady News Paul Cullen
  • Russia forced Ireland’s hand on Magnitsky case Europe Judith Crosbie
  • UKIP’s rise threatens to spur Eurosceptic tone in British politics News Mark Hennessy
  • Self-styled heir to Robespierre hopes to mobilise 100,000 to retake Bastille Europe Lara Marlowe
  • Irish camerman claims he was shot by Israelis World Aine McMahon
  • On eve of Orthodox Easter, Syrian Christians feel the strain Middle East Michael Jansen
  • Government indicates it will not be influenced by bishops’ intervention on abortion law Politics Mary Minihan , Paul Cullen
  • UKIP’s local election success gives anti-EU party hope of Commons gains in 2015 News Mark Hennessy
  • The internet archaeologists digging up the digital dark age Technology Patrick Freyne
  • Omissions guarantee divisive abortion issue will return Social Affairs Simon Mills
  • Man charged with disappearance of €57,000 from American company Crime & Law Barry Roche
  • Israel air strike targets missiles shipment in Syria Middle East Reuters
  • Garda searches planned in connection with Donohoe murder investigation Crime & Law
  • Graveyards refuse to accept body of Boston bomb suspect US Reuters
  • Man dies in Co Antrim crash Crime & Law
  • Five members of US-led mission die in Afghanistan Middle East
  • ‘No question of time limit’ for abortion, junior minister claims News Pamela Duncan
  • Firefighters battle Southern California wildfire World
  • Seriousness of abortion ‘progressively obscured’ News Pamela Duncan
  • Ethnic violence kills 30 in Nigeria Africa
  • Two killed in Co Carlow crash News
  • ‘Heavy regulation’ affects IFSC News
  • Fox, mink and rat sold lamb is enough to turn Chinese stomachs Asia-Pacific Clifford Coonan
  • McKillen battles on in the courts Crime & Law Mary Carolan

  • Sport

  • Running guru can help get Irish athletics back on track Other Sports Ian O'Riordan
  • Dawn Approach to boost Godolphin morale Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Cork firepower should be enough to claim under-21 title Sport Seán Moran
  • Rovers draw little comfort despite Sheppard equaliser National League Emmet Malone
  • Collins launches a new era in traditional male world of the NBA Sport Keith Duggan
  • Flood and Russell take their chances and St Patrick’s take points National League
  • Rio, Rugby and Olympic medals Rugby Johnny Watterson
  • Red-hot Rumford targets back-to-back triumphs Golf
  • Ipswich boss McCarthy reluctant to snap up any of his former Wolves players English Soccer Emmet Malone
  • Maybe a little premature to suggest a changing of the guard at the top Soccer Michael Walker
  • High drama as Hull City promoted to Premier League English Soccer
  • O’Sullivan one step away from defending Crucible title Other Sports
  • Dawn Approach earns Bolger first English 2000 Guineas title Racing
  • Agbonlohor double eases Aston Villa’s relegation worries English Soccer
  • Cavendish’s late solo burst secures opening stage in Giro Other Sports
  • Early strike from Walcott moves Arsenal back to third English Soccer
  • Honours even in Dortmund between Champions League finalists Soccer
  • O’Shea putting the groove back in Tipperary attack as they go in search of their goal Hurling Malachy Clerkin
  • NHL final preview: Kilkenny represent Tipperary’s final hurdle to a return to the top table Hurling Sean Moran
  • Bale caps memorable week with stunning winner English Soccer
  • Liberty Insurance expected to replace Guinness as hurling sponsors Hurling
  • Birthday boy McIlroy fails to sparkle at Quail Hollow Golf
  • Galway’s future looks that bit brighter as they secure second under-21 title in three years Gaelic Football Ian O'Riordan
  • The All-Ireland Football Championship begins in the Bronx Sport Keith Duggan

  • Business

  • Complex offshore corporate network leads to Dublin suburb Manufacturing Pamela Newenham , Caelainn Barr
  • Can exports save the economy? Ireland Steven Carroll
  • Dunne discloses liabilities of €719 million in statements to US court Business Simon Carswell
  • Cantilion: Banks’ caution may devalue their currency 2.790
  • Cantillon: Small businesses face big conundrum Financial Services Mark Hilliard
  • Quinn Insurance administrator retracts evidence about executive Financial Services Colm Keena
  • Bord Gáis seeks bids for energy division Energy & Resources Barry O'Halloran
  • Welfare changes could close 400 post offices, union warns Financial Services
  • Ulster Bank posts quarterly loss of €195m Business Mark Hilliard
  • Private hospitals lobby over legislation Health & Pharma Martin Wall

  • Opinion

  • The abortion debate Letters
  • Women (and men) in media Letters
  • The President speaks out Letters
  • Time to change the Border? Letters
  • Non-stop on the motorway Letters
  • Spicing up the dinner Letters

  • Life & Style

  • Alpine summer in Switzerland Europe John Collins
  • Spicy, chargrilled chicken and carrot salad Food & Drink Domini Kemp
  • Eyes right Fashion Phyl Clarke
  • Pearly queens Fashion Phyl Clarke
  • 10 people, 10 success stories People Catherine Cleary
  • Tales of a travel addict: German writers give rare insight into Ireland Travel Manchán Magan
  • The Alessi way People Deirdre McQuillan
  • The times we lived in People Arminta Wallace
  • Gadgets Travel Tom Kelly
  • 'There’s no denying that something incredible has happened this morning' People Ross O'Carroll-Kelly
  • Take 3: Hotels on beaches Life & Style Emma Cullinan
  • Food File - the weekly food news round-up Food & Drink Marie Claire Digby
  • Obituary: Deanna Durbin People
  • Obituary: Trevor Danker People
  • Ask Joan: Stockholm, Ireland, Krakow and Auschwitz Travel Joan Scales
  • My mum’s right to die People Corrinna Moore
  • Obituary: George Jones People
  • Images of an Irish summer at deVeres Fine Art & Antiques Michael Parsons
  • British army officer’s diary of 1916 Rising found in junk shop Fine Art & Antiques Michael Parsons
  • Obituary: Bernard McGlinchey People
  • Lookin’ wheel good Fashion Deirdre McQuillan
  • Beauty Spot Fashion Phyl Clarke
  • Making Scents Fashion Phyl Clarke
  • Auctions and Fairs Fine Art & Antiques Michael Parsons
  • Cabernet contrarian Drink John Wilson
  • Alpamanta Cabernet Sauvignon Drink John Wilson
  • Pascual Toso Cabernet Sauvignon Drink John Wilson
  • The Jameson sisters: inside the home of Ireland's whiskey dynasty People Rosita Boland
  • Maeve Higgins’s ideal . . . beauty treatment People Maeve Higgins
  • One-room hotel opens in TV tower Europe Bernice Harrison
  • Spring into action in the garden Gardens Fionnuala Fallon
  • Róisín Ingle on . . . a vintage weekend People Róisín Ingle
  • Carrot salad Recipes Domini Kemp
  • Saffron and chilli chicken Recipes Domini Kemp
  • First encounters: Marie Mullen and Garry Hynes People Frances O'Rourke
  • L’Ecrivain:Top scores at old favourite Restaurant reviews Catherine Cleary
  • Go Walk: Rathdrum, Co Wicklow Travel Francis Bradley

  • Culture

  • Douglas Kennedy: a storyteller grappling with the larger things in life Books Arminta Wallace
  • Years of separation Heritage Tom Rowley
  • Irish Lives: Peter O’Brien, Dubin outdoor events organiser Film Una Mullally
  • Dream out Louth: the first of the summer music festivals Music Ronan McGreevy
  • Poem: Changed, by John Saunders Books John Saunders
  • For toddlers, taking a swipe is no substitute for traditional skills Books Sara Keating
  • Joe Duffy cools hotheads while Ray D’Arcy applies refreshing pressure Media Mick Heaney
  • If you think this is a crowded house, try throwing in a dozen servants Media Bernice Harrison
  • Why Tony Award nominations couldn’t save ‘The Testament of Mary’ Culture Fintan O'Toole
  • Word for word: a year of Irish debuts Books Sinéad Gleeson
  • If you can’t stand the art, get out of the kitsch Culture Gemma Tipton
  • God is not a Christian: Speaking Truth in Times of Crisis, by Desmond Tutu Books Pól Ó Muirí
  • A Month by the Sea: Encounters in Gaza, by Dervla Murphy Books Colm Tóibín
  • Girl Trouble: Panic and Progress in the History of Young Women, by Carol Dyhouse Books Patricia Craig
  • The Water-Babies: A Fairy Tale for a Land-Baby, by Charles Kingsley Books Denis Donoghue
  • Making Love: A Memoir, by Tom Inglis Books Dermot Bolger
  • Constance, by Patrick McGrath Books Eileen Battersby
  • How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia, by Mohsin Hamid Books Giles Newington