Article Archive

August 24th 2013

• • News

  • Speedos, yellow hats and little else as Liffey swimmers dive in Irish News Christopher McKinley
  • Gardaí try to establish motive for fatal Clondalkin shooting Crime & Law Christopher McKinley
  • The police protect us, but occasionally we also need to be protected from them UK Philip Pettit
  • The Cairo four Middle East Mary Fitzgerald
  • Philanthropist Chuck Feeney ‘lost control’ of his own charity in dispute over spending Social Affairs Joe Humphreys
  • Egypt analysis: Collapsing economy could force generals to negotiating table Middle East Michael Jansen
  • Places of worship: ‘When we first arrived it was just an empty room’ Religion & Beliefs No Byline , Colette Colfer
  • Religious groups face planning warning notices over worship in warehouses Social Affairs No Byline , Colette Colfer
  • School-leavers with intellectual disabilities face ‘crisis’ due to funding cuts Social Affairs Carl O'Brien
  • Victims of Damascus attack smuggled to Jordan Middle East Dan Roberts , Julian Borger
  • Homeless man alive when put into waste-crushing truck Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Dozens killed in Lebanon car bomb attacks Asia-Pacific Hwaida Saad , Ben Hubbard and David Jolly
  • ‘Our children are citizens of the State, but they’re being left in limbo’ Irish News Carl O'Brien
  • Fort Hood soldier convicted of massacre could get death penalty US
  • Stagg says Labour link-up with Sinn Féin possible Politics Harry McGee
  • ‘Looks like we’ve got us a convoy’ as Cannonball run sets off on its annual tour Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Brotherhood fails to bring out huge numbers on ‘Martyrs’ Friday’ Africa Michael Jansen
  • Legal status of detained Irish citizens in Cairo remains unclear Middle East Mary Fitzgerald
  • Number of Syrian child refugees reaches 1m Middle East Mary Fitzgerald
  • Syria: Balancing act of printing images of war Middle East Davin O'Dwyer
  • Jerusalem peace talks conclude third round under radar Middle East Mark Weiss
  • Privacy under pressure Irish News Carl O'Brien
  • Archbishop Diarmuid Martin defends church’s role in education Irish News Aine McMahon
  • Benefits, money and housing biggest concerns of citizens seeking information Irish News Christopher McKinley
  • GAA coach charged with possession of cannabis worth up to €600,000 Courts
  • TD wants school attendance payments to replace child benefit Social Affairs Eoghan MacConnell
  • Indian police make second arrest in Mumbai rape case Asia-Pacific
  • Syrian soldiers find chemical agents - state TV Middle East
  • Irish priest arrested in Canaries over abuse Crime & Law Associated Press
  • Arson attack on elderly couple’s home condemned Crime & Law
  • 14-year-old boy killed after fall from tractor Irish News
  • Four oil workers dead after Scottish helicopter crash UK
  • Girl (16) missing for two months found safe and well Irish News
  • Wildfire reaches Yosemite and threatens San Francisco power US Wires
  • Mandela shows 'great resilience' but needs 'medical interventions' Africa
  • Plague of wild pigs has US authorities squealing US Reuters
  • Amanda Knox will not return to Italy for retrial, lawyer says Europe Reuters
  • Patients in Syria have 'nerve gas' symptoms, MSF says Middle East
  • PSNI recovers 16 handguns 800 ammunition rounds in Belfast Crime & Law Press Association
  • Thousands commemorate 50th anniversary of King ’s 'Dream' speech US Reuters
  • Another Life: Sometimes stickyback is just the weed we need Environment Michael Viney
  • Attracting the modern pilgrim with local colour Environment John G O'Dwyer
  • If FF and FG became one: a perfect alliance or a mismatched monster? Politics Harry McGee
  • Irish-born Labor MPs in battle to save seats in Australian election Asia-Pacific Pádraig Collins
  • Seanad abolition not so clear-cut for Kenny now Politics Harry McGee
  • Brazil plan to import 4,000 Cuban doctors meets opposition World Tom Hennigan
  • Gang rape of photographer (22) in Mumbai greeted with outrage across India Asia-Pacific Rahul Bedi
  • Prosperity without growth is possible, but only if accompanied by greater equality Environment Paul Gillispie
  • Steinbrück gets unintended Stasi boost Europe Derek Scally
  • Disgraced politician Bo Xilai dismisses ‘insane’ wife’s evidence Asia-Pacific Clifford Coonan
  • Abuse fears for a female Bradley Manning US Orla Tinsley
  • Analysis: Damascus does not realise gravity of chemical weapons attack Middle East Stephen Starr
  • Back for annual Liffey Swim – 70 years after winning race Social Affairs Rosita Boland

  • Sport

  • Poynter times it perfectly as Clontarf claim Irish Senior Cup Other Sports Emmet Riordan
  • Clare to meet Antrim in U21 hurling final Hurling
  • Astana win Vuelta team time-trial Other Sports
  • Derry held by Bluebell United in tight tussle National League
  • Old plans for Newcastle United fail to come to fruition English Soccer David Conn
  • FAI want Varadkar to address issue Soccer Emmet Malone
  • Celtic Rugby’s CEO John Feehan positive as PRO12 loses main sponsor Rugby Gavin Cummiskey
  • Djokovic food diet not a winner for Murray Other Sports Kevin Mitchell
  • Chelsea gazump Spurs’ signing of Willian Soccer David Hytner
  • Lewis Hamilton snatches pole in Belgium Other Sports
  • New Zealand retain Bledisloe Cup International
  • Richard Dunne helps QPR to clean sheet English Soccer
  • Ramsey and Wenger welcome Gunners win English Soccer
  • Kerry into semi-final after win over Mayo Gaelic Football
  • Champions Cork have too much for Dublin Gaelic Football
  • Rory McIlroy five off Barclays lead after a 65 Golf
  • Tiger Cliff rattles home in Ebor at York Racing
  • Rain washes out day four of final Ashes Test Other Sports
  • Pilkington expected to make squad for crucial qualifiers International Emmet Malone
  • War Command resurrected at the Curragh after Phoenix reverse Racing
  • Robbie Brady on target as Hull get off the mark English Soccer
  • Fleetwod joins Gonzalez in the lead at Gleneagles Golf
  • Tyrone manning the barriers but Mayo's momentum to see them safely through Gaelic Football Malachy Clerkin
  • Arsenal back on track with win over Fulham English Soccer
  • Brendan Rodgers welcomes ‘terrific’ win English Soccer
  • Daniel Sturridge the difference at Villa Park English Soccer
  • Martinez angered by Moyes’s remarks English Soccer
  • Celtic rescue a point against Inverness Soccer
  • Holders Clare looking to take a big step towards back-to-back All-Ireland U-21 titles Hurling Gavin Cummiskey
  • Andy Moran’s steady hand on the Mayo tiller Gaelic Football Keith Duggan
  • Wexford strong favourites to see off Antrim and book their place in U-21 decider Hurling Gavin Cummiskey
  • Much-maligned Tyrone still a force to be reckoned with Sport Keith Duggan
  • War Command to bounce back in Futurity Stakes at the Curragh Sport Brian O'Connor
  • Mayo have the necessary resources to defeat Tyrone and return to the final stage Gaelic Football John O'Keeffe
  • Wayne Rooney’s track record clearly shows where his loyalties lie Soccer Michael Walker
  • Mo Farah’s lack of world records might well be his best defence against drug allegations Other Sports Ian O'Riordan
  • Tony Martin bids for Betfred Ebor glory with dual-purpose performer Ted Veale Sport Brian O'Connor
  • No turning back as Mayo head for the line Gaelic Football Seán Moran
  • Ambitious in outlook, aggressive in tactics Other Sports Shane Stokes

  • Business

  • Microsoft shares soar as Ballmer announces intention to quit Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Nama to sell three business buildings at value of €100m Commercial Property Aine McMahon
  • Cantillon: Ballmer’s exit a smart move for Microsoft Technology
  • Lagarde calls for more defences against crisis in emerging markets World
  • Google buys patents from Foxconn for head-mounted displays Technology
  • Repossessions up as 30,000 homeowners over two years in arrears with repayments Financial Services Pamela Newenham
  • Price-fixing inquiry receives details on flooring contracts Commercial Property Mark Paul
  • Mortgage arrears rise as long-term debt restructuring remains negligible Business Pamela Newenham
  • Bankrupt numbers set to soar under law Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • Argentina loses US appeal on bondholders World
  • Supermac’s owner buys stake in energy supplement firm Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • Fitzpatrick’s New York hotels set to increase operating profits by 10% Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • Ballmer’s long goodbye has been a long time coming Technology
  • Kildare Village development to target rich Chinese Retail & Services Mark Paul

  • Opinion

  • Syria’s sorrow Editorial
  • A red light for Ireland? Letters
  • Time for national debate on social media Letters
  • Future of the Seanad Letters
  • Diagnosing loyalist discontent Letters
  • Defining political dinosaurs Letters
  • Reporting on pregnancy termination Letters
  • Under the spell of a Gaeltacht summer Letters
  • Maith an cailín, Malala Letters
  • Irish response to Syrian conflict Letters
  • On track to Macken’s Connemara Letters
  • Reviving romantic Ireland Letters

  • Life & Style

  • Best shops in Ireland: the shortlist Life & Style Alanna Gallagher
  • Anne Gildea: ‘The first draft was insane. It was so angry’ People Rosita Boland
  • D’Arcy marries partner at humanist ceremony in Meath People Aine McMahon
  • Living with lions: it’s not all about cuddling cute cubs Long Haul Jason Kennedy
  • Ask Joan Travel Joan Scales
  • Niche travel Travel Sandra O'Connell
  • Plants that heal Gardens Fionnuala Fallon
  • Whole-wheat penne with yoghurt, basil & mozzarella Recipes Domini Kemp
  • My ideal . . . era People Maeve Higgins
  • Butternut squash soup Recipes Domini Kemp
  • First encounters: Dermot O’Neill and Rachel Doyle People Frances O'Rourke
  • Huffington’s balancing act People Laura Slattery
  • Gadgets: Making travel easier Life & Style Tom Kelly
  • Video: All the news that’s fit to sing Life & Style Patrick Freyne
  • Roisin Ingle on... a lost city Life & Style Roisin Ingle
  • Banged Up Abroad: the unwatched Irish edition Life & Style Shane Hegarty
  • Who needs unions now? Life & Style Ciara Kenny
  • Back to school Food & Drink Domini Kemp
  • Chuck Feeney: Fight for his fortune People Conor O'Clery
  • 50 years on, who can match ‘I have a dream’? Life & Style Brian O'Connell
  • The weekly food news round-up Food & Drink Marie Claire Digby
  • Pato Frio 2012 Alentejo, 13%, €13.95 Drink John Wilson
  • Take three fashion label hotels Travel Emma Cullinan
  • Anselmo Mendes Alvarinho Contacto 2012 Vinho Verde, 13%, €17.99 Drink John Wilson
  • A new beginning Drink John Wilson
  • Seaweed rapture Restaurant reviews Catherine Cleary
  • Soalheiro Alvarinho 2012 Vinho Verde, 12.5%, €17.99/£12.99 Drink John Wilson
  • ‘Sorcha is by no means overweight, but . . .' People Ross O'Carroll-Kelly
  • The oversharing society Life & Style Una Mullally
  • Acclaimed writer of distinctly tough crime novels who gained recognition late in life People
  • Main driver of recovery of distillery industry People
  • ‘Outstanding’ defamation lawyer of his generation People
  • Environmental lobbyist who honoured WWII air crash pilots People
  • Irish collectors still favour nostalgia Fine Art & Antiques Michael Parsons
  • Lockout analysis: 1913-2013, the hundred years war Life & Style Padraig Yeates
  • Go Walk: The Burren, Co Clare Travel John G O'Dwyer

  • Culture

  • Penelope, by Rebecca Harrington Books Rebecca Lyons
  • Silent House, by Orhan Pamuk Books Colm Farren
  • Red or Dead, by David Peace Books Keith Duggan
  • The Trip to Echo Spring, by Olivia Laing Books Eileen Battersby
  • Masaryk Station, by David Downing Books Claire Looby
  • Mikhail Bulgakov: Diaries and Selected Letters, translated by Roger Cockrell Books Orlando Figes
  • The Short Fiction of Flann O’Brien, edited by Neil Murphy and Keith Hopper Books Frank McNally
  • My Holiday Reading: Susan Cahill Books Sara Keating
  • Gill takeover is a good news story Books Eoin Purcell
  • Brevity is the soul of ereading Books Sara Keating
  • Giorgio Moroder: in the Moog for dancing Culture Jim Carroll
  • Culture Shock: George Bernard Shaw’s sympathy for the devil Culture Fintan O'Toole
  • Trading places Culture John Fleming
  • Video: The Recession Sessions #1: Bright Sparks Music
  • Never Without Her Books Patricia McCarthy
  • TV review: Homebaked hugs, Dubai desserts and the annual Dome fandango Media Bernice Harrison
  • Radio review: 1913 Lockout documentary was a hit and myth affair Media Mick Heaney
  • Clive James: ‘I fancied the chance to show off’ Culture Patrick Freyne
  • Remembering the faithful departed (while they’re still with us) Heritage Frank McNally
  • Lilliput apologises for unauthorised digital sale of Mannix Flynn books Books Mark Hilliard
  • In praise of . . . Derry: city employs ‘culture’ to tackle division – and wins Culture Dan Keenan