Article Archive

July 18th 2013

• • News

  • Student demand for business courses rises Education Dick Ahlstrom , Brian Mooney
  • Points needed for college unlikely to change much this year Education Brian Mooney
  • President’s French lieutenant: Higgins has new speechwriter Politics Stephen Collins
  • N Korea says Panama ‘must free’ arms ship World
  • An enduring friendship with Nelson Mandela Africa George Bizos
  • Greece narrowly approves scheme to cut public sector jobs Europe
  • Three Irish architectural firms shortlisted for Stirling Prize Irish News Mark Hennessy
  • Man held over Dublin cocaine haul Crime & Law
  • Magdalene nuns refusing payment had assets of €1.5bn Politics Harry McGee
  • ‘The Voyage’ singer-songwriter accuses solicitor of bullying and coercion Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Change in legislation required for true levels of suicide to be known Courts Kathryn Hayes
  • Accord needs ‘broad buy-in’, says Haass Irish News Gerry Moriarty
  • President says North’s leaders must condemn recent violence in Belfast Irish News Mark Hennessy
  • Greek police ban protests during visit by German finance minister Europe
  • Scientists find way to ‘switch off’ chromosome that causes Down syndrome Health
  • Man dies after fall from horse in Co Offaly Irish News Christopher McKinley
  • Stolen Matisse, Picasso and Monet paintings ‘burned in oven’ Europe
  • Mandela spends 95th birthday in hospital Africa
  • Irish doctor wins £250,000 Apprentice competition UK
  • McCreevy criticised Martin over ‘unacceptable’ spend requests Politics Mary Minihan
  • Dáil adjourns today for nine weeks Politics Arthur Beesley
  • Gilmore says all third-level grants will be processed by Christmas Oireachtas Michael O'Regan , Marie O'Halloran
  • Israel plans settlements despite EU’s tougher line Middle East Mark Weiss
  • Cyberbullying and suicide ‘should be treated separately’ Social Affairs Elaine Edwards
  • Government wins Seanad vote on Bill to abolish Upper House Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Cyclists to face on-the-spot fines for breaking traffic laws Irish News Christopher McKinley
  • Prominent Putin opponent jailed for five years Europe
  • Man charged with Kerry double murder remanded in custody Irish News Barry Roche
  • Gardai hunt Dublin security van raiders Crime & Law
  • Heatwave hits Seanad as deputies get hot under the collar Oireachtas Miriam Lord
  • West’s stance on Egypt is selfish Middle East David Adams
  • Deployment of Irish Defence Forces to Golan Heights is a pragmatic move Middle East Ray Murphy
  • Howth gorse blaze contained, says fire service Environment Dan Griffin , Colin Gleeson
  • Kurdish-Islamist fighting spreads in Syria Middle East
  • Man trying to sail to Ireland saved from dinghy disaster Irish News
  • Five students complain to Ombudsman over grant delays Education Elaine Edwards , Michael O'Regan , Marie O'Halloran
  • Magdalene group calls for Mass boycott Social Affairs
  • Irish man’s three children killed in Denmark car crash Irish News Mark Hilliard
  • Government warns gay Irish travellers of Russian law Social Affairs Genevieve Carbery
  • Appeal for missing Co Tyrone woman Irish News Carl O'Brien
  • Witness in trial of 'Whitey' Bulger found dead US
  • Kenny outlines plan to get 75,000 back to work by 2015 Politics
  • Yellow weather alert issued as highs of 30 degrees forecast Environment Mark Hilliard
  • Man caught with 20,000 cigarettes in Dublin Airport is sentenced Crime & Law Genevieve Carbery
  • Ex-CIA fugitive arrested in Panama Europe Reuters
  • Kenny meets Dublin and Monaghan bombings families Politics Stephen Collins
  • Boy (14) dies in Limerick farm accident Irish News Kathryn Hayes
  • Translating Down Syndrome find to treatment not simple Science Dick Ahlstrom
  • City of Detroit files biggest-ever US municipal bankruptcy US
  • Orange Order again banned from Ardoyne march Politics Gerry Moriarty
  • Clash among Fianna Fáil senators over graphic descriptions of abortion Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Singer proves a hit with Dublin street show Irish News Una Mullally
  • Dunlop gave statements to CAB on seven rezonings Courts Fiona Gartland
  • Man serving 40 years for murder of garda ‘entitled to remission’ Courts Mary Carolan
  • Alleged forced abortion case adjourned while pregnant woman gets legal advice Courts
  • Jill Meagher killer appeals against length of sentence Courts
  • Senator appeals for end to graphic abortion descriptions Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran , Michael O'Regan
  • The Walking Dead: 400 Days Game Reviews Ciara O'Brien
  • Man of Steel Game Reviews Ciara O'Brien
  • Blastron Game Reviews Joe Griffin
  • Capsized Game Reviews Joe Griffin
  • On the horns of a dilemma News Frank McNally
  • Five issues could prompt referral of abortion legislation to Supreme Court Politics Gerry Whyte
  • Incidence of monkeypox and cowpox on the rise Science William Reville
  • Six Irish students to take on world maths challenge Science Peter Lynch
  • Cork GAA unveil plans for €22million refurbishment of Pairc Ui Chaoimh Irish News Barry Roche
  • Ireland at the crest of a new wave in maritime technology Science Dick Ahlstrom
  • Ian Bailey speaks of sadness at being unable to attend mother’s funeral Irish News Barry Roche
  • Magdalene compensation Politics
  • 22 Indian schoolchildren die after eating contaminated meal Asia-Pacific Rahul Bedi
  • Opportunity for peace World
  • Abdication of rare unifying figure King Albert puts Belgium in a royal pickle Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • Government to hire senior Civil Servants Politics Arthur Beesley
  • Waterford Crystal case has implications for many, says Taoiseach Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • ‘Sinkholes’ in Corrib project not dangerous Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Refugees fleeing civil war approaching Rwanda genocide levels, says UN official Middle East
  • Kenny defends decision not to pursue nuns for Magdalene redress fund Oireachtas Michael O'Regan
  • Greece poised to axe 15,000 public jobs Europe Damian Mac Con Uladh
  • Law labelling disabled as ‘lunatics’ to be replaced Social Affairs Carl O'Brien
  • Same-sex marriage now legal in Britain UK
  • Mandela’s birthday inspires good deeds Africa Bill Corcoran
  • Man tells court he fears girlfriend being forced into UK abortion Irish News Ruadhan Mac Cormaic
  • Proposal on fatal foetal abnormality defeated Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Joan Burton publishes outline of Bill to give recognition to transgender people Irish News Judith Crosbie
  • Martin wrote to Taoiseach about delay in filling top civil servant job in Dáil Politics Stephen Collins
  • Helpline for patients with CJD concerns attracts 1,300 calls Health Aine McMahon , Dan Griffin

  • Sport

  • Future of Heineken Cup unresolved as new season nears Rugby Paul Rees
  • English storms to sensational 800m victory Other Sports Ian O'Riordan
  • McIlroy places faith in his new driver Golf Philip Reid
  • Maicon leaves City for Roma English Soccer
  • Talent to take on seven rivals at the Curragh Racing
  • Rooney remains Mourinho’s sole summer transfer target Soccer
  • ‘I gave everything I had but my legs were just really bad’ Other Sports Dan Martin
  • Clark agrees new deal with Villa English Soccer
  • O’Connell coy on Ireland captaincy International
  • Fifa to make World Cup decision in October Soccer
  • Rodgers says Suárez stays ‘unless something drastic happens’ English Soccer
  • London name unchanged side to face Mayo Gaelic Football
  • Muirfield Open calls for a pure ball-striker who can also roll with it Golf Colin Byrne
  • Old man O’Meara tells ‘today’s generation’ to quit whining Golf
  • Bell produces another dazzling century but Australia still finish the day strongly Other Sports Mike Selvey
  • Fiorentina announce Man City deal for Stevan Jovetic English Soccer
  • Froome extends lead as Riblon delights home fans Other Sports
  • McIlroy falls by the wayside at British Open, as Johnson sets target Golf
  • Derry do enough to keep it interesting against Trabzonspor Champions League Paul Buttner
  • Darren O’Dea signs three-year Metallurg Donetsk deal Soccer Carl O'Malley
  • Solskjaer comes gunning for Sligo Rovers Champions League Emmet Malone
  • Tennis Ireland targets having senior player in the qualifying events of Grand Slams every two years Other Sports Johnny Watterson
  • Derry City focused on keeping Trabzonspor tie alive until Brandywell return leg Champions League Paul Buttner
  • Secret Gesture to miss out on Darley’s Irish Oaks at the Curragh on Saturday Racing
  • Irish Amateur Boxing Association to hold tournament to help selection process for World Elite Championships in Kazakhstan Other Sports
  • Dublin’s young guns easing the pressure on star forward Bernard Brogan Sport Gavin Cummiskey
  • Mickey Harte reveals respect for Kieran McGeeney ahead of qualifier showdown in Newbridge Sport Gavin Cummiskey

  • Business

  • Quinns say Department of Finance and Central Bank conspired with Anglo Financial Services Mary Carolan
  • CRH announces new chief executive Commercial Property Ciara O'Brien
  • Economic headwinds hamper Ebay Technology
  • IBM raises forecasts after earnings beat expectations Technology
  • Intel cuts 2013 revenue forecast as PC industry sags Technology
  • Green REIT gets off to good start Bonds
  • State and business get aggressive in privacy battle Technology Karlin Lillington
  • When it comes to Irish oil, we should learn from past mistakes Energy & Resources Chris Johns
  • NTMA sells €500m of short-term debt Bonds Ciara O'Brien
  • Ireland passes latest troika bailout review Public finances
  • ‘Eureka’ moment as humble graduate offering leads to birth of internet Technology Johnny Ryan
  • Irish banks owe €364bn to non-residents Financial Services
  • Venture capital activity increases in 2012 Ireland Ciara O'Brien
  • Government deficit widens in first quarter Ireland Ciara O'Brien
  • Millions join the education free-for-all on the internet Technology Marie Boran
  • Central Bank waives Quinn Insurance fine Financial Services Ciara O'Brien
  • Quinns take case against department, Central Bank Financial Services Mary Carolan
  • Dreamliner fire probe finds beacons should be switched off Transport & Tourism Reuters
  • Boeing shares rise after Dreamliner fire probe focuses on beacon Transport & Tourism
  • Blackstone’s second-quarter earnings more than triple Financial Services
  • Google profits slip in second quarter as advert prices fall Technology
  • Bank can pursue bid to make Dunne bankrupt after ruling Financial Services Simon Carswell
  • Cameras come centre stage in next generation of smartphones Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Start-up Nation: Coldlilies Technology Pamela Newenham
  • ‘Monster’ Google+ catching up with social rivals Technology JJ Worrall
  • Dropbox to start hiring ‘aggressively’ in Dublin Technology Karlin Lillington
  • Vampire deaths and royal births mark the advent of silly season Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • From Downton to Sesame Street, how PBS fills in the gaps Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Tyrone Productions sells dating show to Ukraine Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • ‘Lost dog media’ seeks links with RTÉ Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • BBC NI audience body highlights `missed opportunity' on UK-wide programming Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Maersk freight chief warns of fall in demand Transport & Tourism
  • EU demands more concessions from Google to settle case Technology
  • Dell and Camara Education agree deal for e-centres in schools Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • European Commission rules Spanish shipbuilding tax breaks illegal Manufacturing Guy Hedgecoe
  • Bernanke stimulus boost to markets Markets Ciara Kenny
  • Insolvency service to accept debtor applications from next month Personal Finance Dan Griffin
  • Quinn daughter says documents show Finance-Anglo collusion Financial Services Mary Carolan
  • Kiev court closes case involving Quinns Financial Services Mark Rachkevych
  • Bernanke says Fed will back weak economy Financial Services
  • New fund will develop land in Dublin’s docklands Commercial Property Mark Paul
  • Irish and British governments to trial common tourist visa this year Equities Barry O'Halloran
  • Up to 50 new biotech jobs to be created in Dublin by Daybreak Technology Eoin Reynolds
  • New US routes drive first increase in Shannon passengers in five years Equities Barry O'Halloran
  • Cantillon: Shatter move may sideline injuries board Economy
  • More real estate trusts to follow Green onto Irish stock market Equities Barry O'Halloran
  • Cantillon: Other states seek Ireland’s tax edge Ireland
  • Cantillon: Linking up your gadgets – a clever device Technology
  • Family social networking site moving to print Technology Ciara O'Brien

  • Opinion

  • Martyn Turner Opinion
  • Martyn Turner Opinion
  • Prostitution and the law Letters
  • Science, facts and reason Letters
  • Union funding of political parties Letters
  • Tax breaks for tax exiles Letters
  • The future of the Seanad Letters
  • Tax avoidance by multinationals Letters
  • Magdalene laundries Letters
  • Catholic unionists Letters

  • Life & Style

  • Pattern Mass: a centuries-old tradition carved in stone People Rosita Boland
  • Cold with a chance of grizzlies: nobody said it would be easy Long Haul Paul Gleeson

  • Culture

  • Blancanieves Film Donald Clarke
  • Breathe In Film Tara Brady
  • High School Musical's Vanessa Hudgens as you've never seen her before Film Tara Brady
  • My wife and my comedy life: John Bishop opens up 2.816 Brian Boyd
  • Thousands gather for Bruce Springsteen’s first Cork gig Music Barry Roche
  • All that online fanboy hype can’t save Pacific Rim Film Tara Brady
  • AlunaGeorge: on first name terms Music Jim Carroll
  • Phoenix Rising Music Lauren Murphy
  • Life is Shortt Film Donald Clarke
  • Easy Money Film Tara Brady
  • The World’s End Film Donald Clarke
  • The Frozen Ground Film Donald Clarke
  • Ciara Music Jim Carroll
  • Forrests: Wilder Music Brian Keane
  • Matias Aguayo: The Visitor Music Jim Carroll
  • Standish/Carlyon: Deleted Scenes Music Jim Carroll
  • James MacMillan: Magnificat Music Michael Dervan
  • Jennifer Byrne: Suitcase Music Joe Breen
  • Phoenix rising Music Lauren Murphy
  • Guzzling snails on the festive trail Culture
  • James MacMillan: Tenebrae Responsories Music Michael Dervan
  • Sean McKeon: To the City Music Siobhan Long
  • Casella: Orchestral Works Vol 3 Music Michael Dervan
  • Mike Pride: Drummer’s Corpse Music Cormac Larkin
  • Keith Moss: What Eludes You Moves You Music Lauren Murphy
  • The Undertones: An Introduction to The Undertones Music Tony Clayton-Lea
  • AlunaGeorge: Body Music Music Tony Clayton-Lea
  • Fuck Buttons: Slow Focus Music Siobhan Kane
  • Paul Motian Music Cormac Larkin
  • Grant Hart: The Argument Music Lauren Murphy
  • Thing is, it doesn’t seem like a year has passed since I broke my nose Music Brian Boyd
  • Swinging Sligo: how a jazz school won over the west Music Cormac Larkin
  • Alone at last Stage Peter Crawley
  • Life’s a Breeze Film Tara Brady