Article Archive

September 19th 2013

• • News

  • Atrocities against civilians, medics and children widespread in Syria Middle East Mary Fitzgerald
  • Poets pay tribute to Seamus Heaney in Clifden Irish News Lorna Siggins
  • Man questioned after €500,000 cannabis growhouse find Crime & Law Barry Roche
  • Kerry says there’s ‘no time to argue’ about Syria Middle East Reuters
  • Man held over murder of boy (3) released in Antrim Crime & Law
  • Dublin hotel cancels booking for child beauty pageant Social Affairs Jason Kennedy , Nick Bramhill
  • Independent TD says HSE targeting medical card holders Irish News Michael O'Regan
  • Government to grant unions greater bargaining powers Politics Martin Wall
  • Dramatic car chase in Miami after murders US
  • Man held over fire that killed Irish-based doctor’s family UK
  • Priory Hall will be resolved ‘within a short period’: Tánaiste Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Pope rejects Catholic ‘obsession’ with abortion, gay marriage Religion & Beliefs
  • Elderly pedestrian dies after being hit by van in Westmeath Irish News
  • South African police ‘lied’ about shooting of 34 striking miners Africa
  • Baby dies on luggage carousel in Spanish airport Europe
  • Dáil Sketch: Claptrap and bedfellows make for tetchy start to new term Irish News Michael O'Regan
  • Early deadline for special needs assistants means ‘unacceptable cuts by back door’ - FF Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Inquest told two men facing trial over murder of Oughterard publican Crime & Law
  • Maude the kitten survives trip across Ireland hidden in engine Irish News Éanna Ó Caollaí
  • Pope Francis proclaims an end to the Church of small things Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Report criticises hand hygiene at St James’s Hospital Health Paul Cullen
  • British scientists claim to find ‘first evidence of alien life’ UK
  • Government delays contributed to worsening HSE financial position Irish News Martin Wall
  • ‘Astrid’ owner speaks of his sadness at decision to scrap the 95-year-old historic brig Irish News Barry Roche
  • Former Republican VP candidate says immigration reform can be passed US Simon Carswell
  • Prisoner who died by suicide said he ‘could not deal’ with the fact that he had killed another man Courts Joe Humphreys
  • Lib Dems stopped 16 ‘heartless plans’, Clegg tells party delegates UK Mark Hennessy
  • Bull Island site offered if Dublin Port Company get planning permission Environment Olivia Kelly
  • Sale of Bord Gáis energy company to be completed by the end of the year Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Salvage master of the Costa Concordia has Irish roots Europe Paddy Agnew
  • Discredited DNP raises body’s metabolic rate and can damage liver and kidneys UK Dr Muiris Houston
  • UCD energy institute aims to focus research talent on Ireland’s future electricity needs Education Dan Keenan
  • Upstart eurosceptic party could upset German poll Europe Derek Scally
  • Concerns raised over aluminium plant in Limerick Courts David Raleigh
  • Parental assessments order challenged by couple Courts Aodhan O'Faolain
  • Republicans raise risk of government shutdown in opposition to health law US Simon Carswell
  • Liquidator appointed to Limerick-based jewellery manufacturer Courts Aodhan O'Faolain
  • Berlusconi announces the political rebirth of Forza Italia Europe Paddy Agnew
  • Motor tax exemption laws change in October Crime & Law Peter Murtagh
  • Retiring teachers were paid €172m in lump sums Education Gordon Deegan
  • Ireland has second highest rate in the world of cancer and binge drinking, Seanad hears Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Teenage rugby player dies after taking toxic diet pill DNP UK
  • Monina Mooney learns about the dos and dont’s of healthy shopping Health Monina Mooney
  • Kenny insists his role allows him to be partisan Crime & Law Patsy McGarry
  • Patients face new cuts to tackle HSE deficit Health Martin Wall
  • Kenny defends refusal to debate Seanad abolition on television with Martin Irish News Michael O'Regan
  • Fresh appeal for witnesses in O’Hara murder inquiry Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Ministers want Anglo kept out of initial bank inquiry Politics Arthur Beesley
  • Syrian regime 'very clearly' responsible for chemical attack - Gilmore Middle East Mary Fitzgerald
  • Gardaí focus on last known movements of Elaine O’Hara Crime & Law Éanna Ó Caollaí , Conor Lally
  • Mayo madness alive and well on the Corrib banks ahead of All-Ireland Irish News Lorna Siggins
  • AerTV Game Reviews Ciara O'Brien
  • Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao Game Reviews Joe Griffin
  • Grand Theft Auto V Game Reviews Ciara O'Brien
  • Explosive devices made safe in Kildare and Limerick Crime & Law
  • Likely ringfencing of Anglo from bank inquiry underlines Government concern Politics Arthur Beesley
  • Acapulco looted as Mexico storm death toll reaches 80 World Reuters
  • Rouhani claims Iran will never seek its own nuclear bomb Middle East Associated Press
  • McGuinness says those hurt in Britain need input in NI talks Politics Mark Hennessy
  • Peter Robinson lets Haass know achieving agreement won’t be easy Irish News Gerry Moriarty
  • Van the Man ‘delighted’ to become Van the Freeman Irish News Gerry Moriarty
  • GAA issues warning over All-Ireland tickets Irish News Éanna Ó Caollaí
  • The Wall: spectacular as ever but showing its age Courts Kevin Courtney
  • PSNI calls for 100 new constables in recruitment drive Crime & Law Press Association
  • Noonan says people will lose homes in some circumstances in mortgage crisis Social Affairs Michael O'Regan
  • Taoiseach rules out committee rights for breakaway Fine Gael group Politics Harry McGee
  • Killing of rap artist sparks protests in dozens of Greek cities Europe Damian Mac Con Uladh
  • Daughter of Tony Blair unhurt in armed robbery attempt UK Press Association
  • Call for car parking fees at out-of-town shopping centres Environment Frank McDonald
  • Man arrested in relation to Dean Johnson murder Crime & Law
  • Chaos at Dáil presages post-Seanad apocalypse Politics Miriam Lord
  • Gardaí use pepper spray as protesters disrupt central Dublin Politics Steven Carroll
  • Boys’ deaths ‘absolutely shameful’, says McGuinness Politics Mark Hennessy
  • Thousands of statements taken in Donohoe murder injury Crime & Law
  • Man (22) held after stolen car crashes in Belfast Crime & Law Press Association
  • Video: Peru women could serve sentence at home if convicted Crime & Law
  • Poor hand hygiene at St James’s Hospital criticised Health Paul Cullen
  • Plumbing contractor further remanded over Cork hotel death Crime & Law Barry Roche
  • Shop around for home insurance to save hundreds Consumer Conor Pope
  • Oireachtas committee ‘best placed’ to conduct banks inquiry Politics Arthur Beesley , Elaine Edwards
  • Plain packets would deter teen smokers, claim campaigners Health Dan Keenan
  • IMO says Reilly ‘not serious’ about free GP care plan Health Éanna Ó Caollaí
  • Irishman used forged documents to sell rhino horns Crime & Law
  • Security forces storm pro-Morsi town near Cairo Africa
  • Government under fire over special needs education Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran , Michael O'Regan
  • Tribunal recommends Dublin solicitor be struck off Crime & Law Mary Carolan
  • Pilot arrested in UK on suspicion of drink-flying UK
  • Floating university due into Dublin Bay Irish News Lorna Siggins
  • Puppeteer Game Reviews Joe Griffin
  • Sleep to help your food choices Health
  • Tackling Obesity with Processed Food Science William Reville
  • Mathematician who excelled in spite of prejudice Science Peter Lynch
  • Teaching of science must be recalibrated Science Gavin Collins
  • Eureka moment Science Gavin Collins
  • Chemical weapons plan needs Syrian co-operation Middle East Tom Clonan
  • The power of prayer unlikely to be enough Politics Eamon McCann
  • Changing of the guard at Brussels embassies Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • Well-known literary critic Marcel Reich-Ranicki dies at 93 Europe Derek Scally
  • Court of Appeal is no substitute for radical reform of costly system Crime & Law Michael Williams
  • State’s mishandling of child abuse has led to 29 inquiries and 550 recommendations Social Affairs Carl O'Brien

  • Sport

  • Defoe and Eriksen score as Spurs make light work of Tromso Soccer
  • Ulster decline to comment on reports of Ruan Pienaar’s future Rugby Johnny Watterson
  • FAI to discuss Trapattoni successor in coming days International Cian O'Connell
  • Historic win for Swansea in Valencia Soccer
  • Ireland’s Sam Bennett wins fifth stage of Tour of Britain Other Sports
  • Wigan leave Bruges with valuable point Soccer
  • Home comforts the key for Nicolas Colsaerts Golf
  • Henrik Stenson hits form to lead by one in Atlanta Golf
  • Leaner, fitter Wayne Rooney enjoying life under David Moyes Soccer Louise Taylor
  • Darron Gibson happy to come out of exile now Trapattoni is gone Soccer Emmet Malone
  • Liam McHale thinks Ger Brennan starting can help Mayo Sport Gavin Cummiskey
  • Declan Darcy happy to be Jim Gavin’s wing man on Dublin’s rollercoaster ride Sport Malachy Clerkin
  • IRB against an Anglo-French tournament replacing the Heineken Cup Rugby Gerry Thornley
  • Defence coach Jonathan Bell says alarm bells not ringing in Ulster yet Rugby Gerry Thornley
  • McGeeney releases statement after Kildare departure Gaelic Football
  • Boxer Ken Norton who broke Ali’s jaw dies at age 70 Other Sports Press Association
  • José Mourinho suggests Chelsea lack ‘maturity’ Champions League Dominic Fifield
  • O’Mahony to lead Munster on return to the side Rugby
  • O’Connor passed fit in unchanged Mayo side Gaelic Football
  • Ballybunion’s young guns bring Junior Cup back to Kerry Golf John O'Sullivan
  • Ronnie O’Sullivan backtracks from corruption comments Other Sports Press Association
  • IOC warns Fifa against Winter Olympic clash International
  • How shooting a low score can take a lot of weight off the shoulders Golf Colin Byrne
  • James Horan using past defeats as a motivation Gaelic Football Ian O'Riordan
  • White Star Line bolts up to take Kerry National and gives Dessie Hughes a welcome lift Racing

  • Business

  • Positive mood after news from Fed Equities Una McCaffrey
  • Kardashians pull out of planned visit to film in Ireland Media & Marketing Ronan McGreevy
  • Lufthansa confirms huge Airbus, Boeing order Transport & Tourism
  • Ryanair to shake up website and tie in with travel agents to keep pace with competitors Agribusiness & Food
  • As anyone familiar with Oracle founder Larry Ellison knows, he doesn’t like to lose Technology Karlin Lillington
  • Danske actions put economy at risk, says report Financial Services Suzanne Lynch
  • Legislation paving the way for Bord Gáis Energy sale reaches Dáil stage as bid deadline looms Agribusiness & Food Barry O'Halloran
  • Deloitte suggests making planned 2015 austerity adjustments in October Budget ‘prudent’ Economy Elaine Edwards
  • Singer has his sights on long battle Economy
  • Black departs CRH for pastures new Agribusiness & Food
  • Software companyt SQS says it has potential to grow beyond 75 new jobs Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Government approves drafting of new data bill Business Colm Keena
  • TV3 licking its lips at launch of ‘The Great Irish Bake Off’ Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Culture for everyone on RTÉ Radio 1 – without the fanfare Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Profits climb at Michelin-star Chapter One Retail & Services Gordon Deegan
  • Three joins New Year’s Eve house of fun Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Small details make Apple's iOS 7 stand out Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Tech Tools: Sony Xperia Z1 Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • IBRC to fight challenges in US Financial Services Mark Paul
  • Brent rises near $111 after Fed keeps stimulus Markets
  • Carlow startup to create 12 jobs in the next year Retail & Services
  • US Fed to keep asset purchases steady World
  • European shares open higher after Fed surprise Markets
  • Sony aims to sell 5m PlayStation 4 consoles by end of March Technology
  • IDA chief defends Ireland’s corporation tax regime Economy Steven Carroll
  • Sectarian flashpoints need investment, say NI traders Retail & Services Press Association
  • NTMA raises €500 million in debt auction Markets
  • Review: Sony Xperia Z1 Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Nintendo pioneer Hiroshi Yamauchi dies at 85 Technology
  • US jobless claims rise, but backlog distorting data Economy
  • JPMorgan to pay $920m over ‘London Whale’ scandal Financial Services
  • Analysts welcome positive economic data Economy
  • Noonan warns of tough budget despite upbeat data Economy Arthur Beesley , Dan Keenan , Ciara O'Brien
  • Tech tools: Bactrack Breathalyser Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Tech Tools: Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Folio Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Tech Tools: Oreé Touch Slab Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • B&A wins Irish Eurobarometer contract Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • RTÉ reporters race for the White House Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Weblog: Find out what lies beneath with ‘Invisible’ content Technology Marie Boran
  • Breaking Moore’s Law – silicon reaches the bounds of possibility Technology Karlin Lillington
  • When advertising is icing on the subscription cake Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Twitter records profit for first 15 months in Ireland Technology Gordon Deegan
  • Kiev court ruling favours IBRC Financial Services Mark Rachkevych

  • Opinion

  • Budget 2013 Letters
  • A note of disrepair Letters
  • On appeal Letters
  • Public service broadcasting charge Letters
  • Sleepwalking into the next crisis Letters
  • Traffic plans for Dublin Letters
  • The Prison Trap Letters
  • School coursework and assessment Letters
  • The future of the Seanad Letters
  • Fingerprints and digital traces Letters

  • Life & Style

  • Something to shout about: challenging homophobia in schools Life & Style Orla Tinsley
  • Think your home is not big enough? Think again about how you use space Interiors Denise O'Connor
  • Medical Matters: Personality disorders are a challenge for doctor and patient Health & Family Muiris Houston
  • That’s men: For a nostalgic feast, it’s Smash for my mash Health & Family Padraig O'Morain
  • Medical Matters: Learning to negotiate the confusing world of supplements Health & Family Muiris Houston
  • Homestead with flair and detail for €875,000 New to Market Alanna Gallagher

  • Culture

  • Beatlemania: the Fab Four’s Irish concerts, 50 years on Music Gerry Harrison
  • Dissecting Diana: Naomi Watts on playing the people's princess Film Tara Brady
  • Review: Diana Film Donald Clarke
  • Taylor Mac: Take a deep breath Stage Lauren Murphy
  • Mice will Play: Small, tall tales Stage Laurence Mackin
  • Landscape II: a room with a view Stage Peter Crawley
  • Damn the circus: It’s tough at the circus top Stage Michael Seaver
  • Video: Secrets of Dublin’s Masonic Hall revealed Culture Ronan McGreevy
  • Lively line-up for Culture Night Culture Laurence Mackin
  • Culture Night burns the midnight oil Stage Laurence Mackin
  • A YouTube-only record label? You just gotta love those blurred lines Music Brian Boyd
  • Rotten Potatoes: Halloween comes early as horror tears up the box office Film Tara Brady
  • Unhappy Histories Stage Sinéad Gleeson
  • Winning isn’t everything Stage Mick Heaney
  • A generation finds its voice Stage Peter Crawley
  • Running on empty Stage Jennifer Lee
  • Festival Fit: peppered venison and ash-covered Frosties at Graig Culture Mark Graham
  • Hot Scots Chvrches want to preach to the converted Music Lauren Murphy
  • LA's No Age make and do Music Jim Carroll
  • Black Ice Film Tara Brady
  • RIPD Film Donald Clarke
  • The Call Film Tara Brady
  • Kelly + Victor Film Tara Brady
  • InRealLife Film Donald Clarke
  • Cold Comes the Night Film Donald Clarke
  • Job-hunters must beware digital footprint, conference told Media Tim O'Brien
  • Donald Clarke's great big autumn movie preview Film Donald Clarke
  • Cloud Control: Dream Cave Music Siobhán Kane
  • Tamikrest: Chatma Music Nigel Wood
  • Schubert: Complete Works for Violin and Piano Music Michael Dervan
  • Neko Case: The Worse Things Get, the Harder I Fight, the Harder I Fight, the More I Love You Music Tony Clayton-Lea
  • Janelle Monae: The Electric Lady Music Jim Carroll
  • God Is an Astronaut: Origins Music Tony Clayton-Lea
  • London Grammar: If You Wait Music Jim Carroll
  • Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in D Minor; Concerto in D Minor for Violin and Piano Music Michael Dervan
  • Clannad: Nádúr Music Siobhan Long
  • Empire Circus Music Lauren Murphy
  • Kenny Wheeler: Six for Six Music Cormac Larkin
  • Troubadour Rose: Find an Arrow Music Joe Breen
  • Ultan Conlon: Songs of Love So Cruel Music Lauren Murphy
  • The Weeknd: Kiss Land Music Jim Carroll
  • Mozart: Piano Sonatas Vol 1 Music Michael Dervan
  • Fred Hersch & Julian Lage: Free Flying Music Cormac Larkin
  • Exit, pursued by a fish Heritage Frank McNally
  • Leonora Carrington: the mythical world of a rediscovered surrealist Stage Aidan Dunne