Article Archive

August 14th 2013

• • News

  • Topic: Results (general) Education
  • Topic: CAO System Education
  • Topic: Repeating the Leaving Education
  • Is repeating really the right decision? Education Peter McGuire
  • How to survive your first term Education Peter McGuire
  • Surgeon steals heroin from man’s stomach Middle East Alec Luhn
  • Rooftop villain: Chinese owner ordered to demolish high-rise folly Asia-Pacific Clifford Coonan
  • NSA backlash undermines ‘Star Wars’ US web defence US David E Sanger
  • How do Irish students look at life? Education Louise Holden
  • Syrian opposition to present road map for political transition Middle East Michael Jansen
  • Japanese city votes to scrap tsunami ship Asia-Pacific David McNeill
  • Two steps towards sanity World
  • Minority languages report top grades Education Peter Mcguire
  • Millstreet gets the London look Irish News Barry Roche
  • Varadkar promises changes to 999 response system Irish News Lorna Siggins
  • John Dundon case: the key players Crime & Law Carl O'Brien
  • Middle East peace talks resume in Jerusalem Middle East Mark Weiss
  • Judge rejects New York’s stop-and-frisk policy US
  • Where to? Your city-by-city guide to student life Education Louise Holden , Peter McGuire
  • I have my results - what happens next? Education Brian Mooney
  • Moment of truth looms as students wait for points levels Education Dick Ahlstrom , Brian Mooney
  • Gang denies burning masterpieces as Dutch heist case adjourned in Bucharest Europe Maev Kennedy and Romana Puiulet
  • What to do if your results don’t meet your expectations Education Brian Mooney
  • Northern house price statistics clash over the end of slump Consumer Dan Keenan
  • Turkey to go ahead with major construction despite protests Europe Daniel Dombey and Funja Guler
  • Controversial priest to ‘recharge the batteries’ Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Breast cancer surgery often ‘insufficient’ to get rid of the disease Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Limerick is safer, but threats still remain Crime & Law Carl O'Brien
  • It could be a close shave at this year’s Rose of Tralee Irish News Patrick Freyne
  • Gardaí hope DNA evidence will link shotgun to Cork robbery gang Irish News Barry Roche
  • Removal of former TCD chancellor today Irish News Mark Hilliard
  • Posthumous bravery award recommended for man who drowned trying to save boy Courts
  • WT Cosgrave’s 1928 hero’s welcome in US recalled at summer school Politics Tim O'Brien
  • Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin press for Dáil recall to debate organ donation Politics Stephen Collins
  • Amnesty concern over Peruvian prisons Irish News Christopher McKinley
  • Shell welcomes inquiry into claims of alcohol delivery to gardaí Environment Lorna Siggins and Dan Griffin
  • Man in court in Australia over crash deaths of two Irish people Crime & Law Padraig Collins
  • AOL chief executive apologises over public firing of employee US
  • Babies of obese mothers face higher risk of early death Health Sarah Boseley
  • The gradual greening of two German giants Consumer Derek Scally
  • Miliband pelted with eggs during London market visit UK
  • McDowell criticises pundits who enjoy ‘middle-class self-hatred’ Politics Tim O'Brien
  • British police use cat DNA to catch killer Crime & Law
  • Three men remanded in custody over foiled Cork raid Crime & Law Barry Roche
  • Class of 2013 notches up 5,824 A1 grades, slightly lower than the tally for 2012 Education Dick Ahlstrom
  • Teachers frustrated with agricultural science syllabus ‘40 years out of date’ Irish News Alison Healy
  • Exam commission apologises for high number of errors in 2013 State exams Education Peter McGuire
  • Students still have time to apply for a college grant Education
  • Irish woman on Peru drug charges due in court today Irish News Christopher McKinley
  • Israel frees 26 Palestinian prisoners before peace talks Middle East
  • Dundon’s day of reckoning Crime & Law Carl O'Brien
  • Pathetic bravado of a murderer Irish News Miriam Lord
  • Number taking higher maths has rocketed Education Brian Mooney
  • Failure rate in science subjects remains high Education Dick Ahlstrom , Peter McGuire
  • The man in Portarlington who protects people’s data Technology Derek Scally , Jochen Bittner
  • Austrian anti-Facebook campaigner critical of Irish DPC’s position Technology Derek Scally
  • How to cope with supermarket withdrawal Consumer Ruth O'Connor
  • Kuwait bans cleric's TV show after sectarian remarks Middle East
  • Typhoon strikes China after killing six in Philippines Asia-Pacific
  • Grin from Dundon as he is led off to begin life sentence Crime & Law Carl O'Brien
  • President Higgins congratulates Heffernan on medal win Irish News
  • ‘I am so proud. All the emotions came flooding out’ Irish News Barry Roche
  • Students urged to celebrate results in ‘fun but safe’ fashion Education Gavin Collins
  • Women held in Peru claim they were ‘forced to carry drugs’ Crime & Law Martina Hanlon , Christopher McKinley
  • Divers search for survivors of India submarine explosion Asia-Pacific
  • Talk of ‘religious freedom’ often obscures wish to defend institutional Catholicism Social Affairs Eoin Daly
  • Allocation of special needs resources in schools should be based on the research Education
  • Waterford shopkeepers ordered to vacate premises Crime & Law Aodhan O'Faolain , Ray Managh
  • Carlow student ‘delighted’ with applied results Education Jason Kennedy
  • Mechanical issue forces emergency landing in Dublin Irish News Christopher McKinley
  • Broad international condemnation of killings in Egypt Africa
  • Expansion of courses has pushed up points, says Quinn Education Christopher McKinley
  • Sky News cameraman shot dead in Egypt amid ongoing clashes Africa
  • Three held over attempted murder of police officer Crime & Law
  • Irish citizens advised to avoid non-essential Egypt travel Africa
  • Owners told to leave squatted Longford pub Crime & Law Aodhan O'Faolain , Ray Managh
  • New York Times website back online after ‘technical difficulties’ US
  • Garda escapes with minor injuries after being hit by car Crime & Law
  • Almost 300 babies may have wrong blood groups, says HSE Health Mark Hilliard
  • Mr Justice Kevin Feeney dies suddenly in Cork Irish News Marie O'Halloran
  • Bloodiest day in decades in Egypt as scores shot dead Africa
  • ‘Massacre’ as military moves on sit-ins Africa David D Kirkpatrick and Alan Cowell
  • Leaving Cert pupils express happiness at results as most get what they want Education Ronan McGreevy
  • Former Irish Times journalist launches novel Irish News Mark Hilliard
  • Top student had covered biology course in just 12 weeks Education Aine McMahon , Dan Griffin
  • Former FF minister Pat Carey joins PR firm Irish News Marie O'Halloran
  • State of emergency in Egypt as hundreds reported dead Africa Michael Jansen
  • Project Maths fails to make grade in Leaving Education Dick Ahlstrom , Peter McGuire
  • Topic: Maths Education
  • Topic: Points Education

  • Sport

  • David Wachman’s Phoenix Stakes winner Sudirman has several big-race options Racing
  • Pope Francis confesses he is torn between supporting Argentina or Italy in prestigious friendly Soccer Paddy Agnew
  • Essendon case sends shock waves throughout AFL community Other Sports
  • Kelly Proper going from strength to strength Sport Mary Hannigan
  • Wedding bus gig has Vinny catching falling stars Other Sports Roddy L'Estrange
  • Manchester United decide Wayne Rooney is not for sale at any price English Soccer Daniel Taylor
  • Jack Wilshere fit for England duty as Steven Gerrard tips him to win 100 caps Soccer Daniel Taylor
  • England not prepared to rest on their laurels just yet Other Sports
  • Tyrone’s Conor Gormley could miss All-Ireland semi-final as CCCC set to propose one-match ban Sport Ian O'Riordan
  • Wales friendly a chance to audition for Ireland’s big stage Soccer Emmet Malone
  • Kharkiv ban likely to cause Champions League confusion Champions League
  • Sporting stars salute Rob Heffernan’s gold medal Other Sports
  • Limerick don’t want to be left leagues apart Hurling Ian O'Riordan
  • Bowe could miss three months with wrist injury Rugby
  • Respect for hurling referees constantly undermined Hurling Seán Moran
  • Limerick’s Niall Moran proud to be part of team with ex-pupils Hurling Ian O'Riordan
  • Jerome fined for breaching betting rules English Soccer
  • Glenn Whelan still going strong as he hits the half-century Soccer Emmet Malone
  • Tyrone defender Gormley set to miss All-Ireland semi-final Gaelic Football
  • The day of the luxury player is long gone – the key now is work-rate above all else Sport Darragh Ó Sé
  • Torrance and Olazabal to lead Seve Trophy teams Golf
  • Setanta Ireland to broadcast Premier League highlights English Soccer
  • Rob Heffernan: win ‘felt like an out of body experience’ Other Sports Ian O'Riordan
  • Lambert’s debut winner helps England sink Scots Soccer Daniel Taylor
  • Pádraig Harrington looking for good week at the Wyndham Championship Golf
  • John O’Shea happy with clean sheet Soccer
  • Northern Ireland shock Russia to give Michael O’Neill his first victory Soccer
  • Brendan Rodgers to seek clarification as Suarez says he’s staying at Liverpool English Soccer
  • Ireland unable to expose poor Wales side Soccer Emmet Malone
  • Noel King’s U21s recover from Faroes setback Soccer

  • Business

  • First insolvency service practitioners authorised Ireland Fiona Reddan
  • Total net wealth of Irish households fell in first quarter Ireland Dan O'Brien
  • Researching a tax credit Public finances
  • Apple to unveil new iPhone, iPad Technology
  • British media swooning over ‘Clooney-esque’ rock-star banker Europe Fiona Walsh
  • SEC wins dismissal of lawsuit over handling of $7bn Stanford fraud Financial Services
  • Hyperloop pod speeds into the popular mind Technology Gavin Collins
  • Crisp maker Keogh’s set to fry high with UK contracts Agribusiness & Food Ciarán Hancock
  • US airline merger likely to unravel as justice department takes case Transport & Tourism
  • Trade surplus narrows in June Ireland
  • New EU figures show euro zone out of recession Europe Dan O'Brien
  • US producer prices flat in July World
  • Inside Track: Charlotte Cargin - Charlotte & Jane Retail & Services Pamela Newenham
  • Brent slips below $110 on US stimulus outlook Commodities
  • Army of Pips set to wage war on Irish debt overhang Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • Barclays chief financial officer to step down Financial Services
  • Aer Lingus spends €5m on extra craft and crew for peak season Transport & Tourism Barry O'Halloran
  • Petrel Resources acquires stake in Amira Hydrocarbons Energy & Resources
  • Gill family buys out partner in publishing firm Media & Marketing Ciara O'Brien
  • Germany, France beat growth expectations Europe
  • New payment option promising no transaction fees launched Financial Services Fiona Reddan
  • BoE divided on above-target inflation Europe
  • Foxconn branches out beyond Apple in troubled solar industry Technology
  • Exports decline by €703m in 12 months to end of June Ireland Pamela Newenham
  • Consumers more confident despite falling disposable incomes Economy Fiona Reddan
  • European shares rise on solid economic data Equities Mark Paul
  • KPN foundation flags concerns over Carlos Slim bid Technology
  • Watsa may play role in rescuing BlackBerry Technology
  • Icahn says bigger buybacks can drive Apple shares to $700 Technology

  • Opinion

  • Banning of eulogies at funerals Letters
  • Row over rights commission ‘blacklist’ Letters
  • Dealing with drink Letters
  • Parades and protests Letters
  • In need of an ironic typeface Letters
  • Ikea in Leitrim Letters
  • On the plus side . . . Letters
  • Pledging an oath Letters
  • Budget options on cuts and taxes Letters
  • Bitter dispute over raised bogs Letters
  • Cutting the State pension Letters

  • Life & Style

  • Ford to launch petrol Focus that emits just 99g/km Motors
  • Honda shows off its Civic Tourer estate Motors
  • Toyota brings new Corolla and Auris Touring to Ireland Motors Ian Beatty
  • Europe could benefit from rising cost of car production in Korea Motors
  • Don’t ban the internet. Educate your kids Life & Style Jennifer O'Connell
  • Steady, fast Jaguar makes you purr Motors Neil Briscoe
  • Orwell that ends well for sold-out scheme of new homes 2.1233 Madeleine Lyons
  • A novel Co Wicklow idyll in need of a revamp for €3.3m 2.1233 Madeleine Lyons
  • Fall in love with west Cork and you’re in for a long, tricky marriage Life & Style Hilary Fannin

  • Culture

  • An nuacht nach gcraoltar ar na haerthonnta Treibh Alan Titley
  • Aclaíocht áiféiseach don anam Treibh Louise McCreesh
  • Bú an phobail; flaitheas na faírí Treibh Seán Tadhg Ó Gairbhí
  • Keys to success: masterly performances to inspire the next generation Culture Michael Dervan
  • Muff and tumble Heritage Frank McNally
  • Close to the bone: getting into Beckett’s headspace Culture Peter Crawley
  • Festival inspired by Lockout and theme of citizenship Stage Una Mulally