Article Archive

September 26th 2013

• • News

  • Bring your yoga with you Health
  • Boost your catch of ‘good’ fats with oily fish Health
  • Future is bleak for Pakistan’s Christians following Peshawar attack Asia-Pacific Ann Marie Hourihane
  • Employment prospects of PhD graduates in sharp focus Science Conor O'Carroll
  • Doom from above: the threat of meteorites Science Anthony King
  • Ig Nobel Prizes: from running on water to eating shrew without a chew Science Claire O'Connell
  • Rise of AFD party in Germany re-ignites debate on emergence of fringe movements Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • Iran’s president showing real magnanimity in extending a hand to Obama Middle East Eamonn McCann
  • Spanish king’s health prompts talk of abdication Europe Guy Hedgecoe
  • Ploughing Championships are truly in a field of their own Irish News Alison Healy
  • No evidence of ‘smoking gun’ in Anglo tapes Irish News Pamela Newenham , Simon Carswell
  • Support group for rural LGBT people launched Irish News Alison Healy
  • New Bill allows secondments to become permanent redeployment, says Minister Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • No collective bargaining despite lockout, says Begg Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Gun murder victim identified by fingerprints, inquest told Courts
  • Merkel allies talk tax rises in coalition overtures Europe
  • French rebuked over treatment of Roma Europe Lara Marlowe
  • US treasury warns about cash shortages as budget row intensifies US Simon Carswell
  • Discretion has been driven out in health cutbacks, claims outgoing Ombudsman Health Paul Cullen
  • Syrian rebel factions form Islamic alliance Middle East Mary Fitzgerald
  • Hopelessness becoming ‘entrenched’ in society, warns charity Social Affairs Colin Gleeson
  • Call on Irish authorities over human trafficking Crime & Law Suzanne Lynch
  • Gardaí investigating social networking of Ormond Square murder victim Crime & Law Colin Gleeson
  • A rare opportunity Middle East
  • Banking inquiry could provide answers the public ‘need and deserve’ says Brendan Howlin Politics Steven Carroll
  • MEPs face uphill battle to retain seats Politics Arthur Beesley , Steven Carroll
  • Scramble on for seats in redraw of three large constituencies Politics Arthur Beesley
  • Ploughing championship attracts record crowd of over 90,000 Irish News Alison Healy
  • Ombudsman to take action against Department of Health over records Health Paul Cullen
  • Garden of Remembrance child abuse memorial 'demeaning' Environment Olivia Kelly
  • Howlin wants budgetary adjustment below €3.1 billion Politics Una McCaffrey
  • Fascinating window into the first World War Social Affairs Peter Murtagh
  • Kenyan authorities arrest eight in wake of Nairobi attack Africa
  • Rejection of Seanad referendum would lead to constitutional immobilism Oireachtas Frank Callanan
  • Dáil sketch: Uneasy lies the head that wears the Ceann Politics Miriam Lord
  • ECJ to give opinion on case of Irish woman who had child by surrogate Crime & Law Suzanne Lynch
  • European court gives opinion against Irish woman in surrogacy case Social Affairs Suzanne Lynch
  • One thousand artists perform for Arthur’s Day celebrations Social Affairs
  • Environmental groups claim rhino poaching funds al-Shabaab operations Africa Bill Corcoran
  • IMF disburses another €770m as part of Ireland’s bailout Politics
  • Woman shot multiple times in Belfast Crime & Law
  • Eight killed in militant attack in Indian Kashmir Asia-Pacific Reuters
  • Ex-Irish Army ranger helped evacuate Nairobi shoppers Africa Joe Humphreys
  • Son of prominent Chinese general gets 10 years’ jail for gang rape Asia-Pacific Reuters
  • Predictions come from climate models run on powerful computers Environment Dick Ahlstrom
  • Solicitors urged to ask clients to vote Yes in Court of Appeal vote Irish News Ruadhan Mac Cormaic
  • Ireland set for warmer, drier summers and wetter winters Environment Dick Ahlstrom
  • Seanad like House of Lords as no one pays ‘blind bit of notice’, says Hattersley Politics Peter Murtagh
  • Jill Meagher’s killer loses appeal to cut minimum jail term Crime & Law
  • Heroin dealer and friend murdered on way from tanning salon, court hears Courts Gareth Naughton
  • Sinn Fein MLA warns powersharing is in “crisis” Politics Gerry Moriarty
  • Tánaiste says Haddington Road deal will not be renegotiated Social Affairs Simon Carswell
  • Barrett says media leaks attempting to “blacken’’ his good name Oireachtas Michael O'Regan
  • Long delays for motorists as N11 shut in both directions Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Garda advertisement attracts 30,000 applicants for degree course Crime & Law Michael O'Regan
  • Gardaí renew appeal for missing Dublin woman (65) Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Kremlin denies Putin has wed former Olympian Asia-Pacific Isabel Gorst
  • Call for 60c on packet of cigarettes and tobacco regulator Health Paul Cullen
  • Changes to constituencies herald shake-up in European election Politics Arthur Beesley , Steven Carroll
  • North’s talks face challenge to address survivor concerns Politics Simon Carswell
  • ‘Great year’ for tourism as visitor numbers increase Irish News Dan Griffin
  • Video: Joint US-Russian crew reaches space station Science Reuters
  • Honohan accused of ‘sitting on his hands’ over Anglo Irish tapes Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran , Michael O'Regan
  • Liam Adams was ‘dumbfounded’ by abuse allegations Crime & Law Gerry Moriarty
  • Farming Simulator 2013 Game Reviews Joe Griffin
  • Pakistan quake death toll climbs to 348 Asia-Pacific Reuters
  • Pre-school group seeks funds for early years services Education Dan Keenan
  • Wordly Game Reviews Joe Griffin
  • Angry Birds Star Wars II Game Reviews Ciara O'Brien
  • Top North visitor attraction temporarily saved from closure News Dan Keenan
  • Australian priest first to be excommunicated by Pope Francis Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Human remains found near Costa Concordia site Europe
  • CAB search of McFeely mansion continues after €60,000 found Irish News Mary Carolan
  • Eamon Ryan criticises Taoiseach for failing to debate Seanad Irish News Barry Roche
  • Death toll from Nairobi mall attack expected to rise Africa
  • Student grants Education
  • Funeral held for April Jones in Wales UK
  • Iran criticises ‘unfair’ UN nuclear agency ahead of talks Middle East
  • Troika imposes new conditions to fast-track property repossessions Politics Harry McGee
  • Truckers could face jail for YouTube charity stunt Courts Anne Lucey
  • Inquest into death of Sinn Féin official postponed for 12th time Courts Paddy Clancy
  • Consortium of international investors buys e|net Technology Peter Murtagh
  • Ombudsman says new FOI legislation “pointless” if resources not in place Oireachtas Fiona Gartland
  • Inquest held into death of politician Shane McEntee Irish News Fiona Gartland
  • Two Kilkenny restaurants among Irish Michelin stars Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • National Ploughing Championships to return to Stradbally Irish News Alison Healy
  • Students turn to Ombudsman over Susi grant difficulties Education Louise Holden

  • Sport

  • Relentless spirit sees Henrik Stenson reap rich reward in Atlanta Golf Colin Byrne
  • Tony Kelly keen to replicate Clare’s past glories Hurling Gavin Cummiskey
  • Craig Gilroy happy to be back playing and staying in Schmidt thoughts Rugby Johnny Watterson
  • Grandeur gets perfect warm-up Racing
  • Tony Martin claims third world championship on the spin Other Sports Shane Stokes
  • Elaine Harte hopes to be the last woman standing as she seeks All-Ireland title number eight Gaelic Football Mary Hannigan
  • Allen and Dunne question sweeping assertions Hurling Seán Moran
  • Paul Lawrie at a loss over absence of Europe’s big names at next week’s Seve Trophy Golf
  • Slaves to the cause of Qatar’s 2022 World Cup Soccer Pete Pattisson
  • Anglo-French plans revealed for competition including sides from southern hemisphere Rugby Gerry Thornley
  • Clare unchanged for final replay Hurling Seán Moran
  • Van Ginkel to miss rest of season English Soccer
  • Leinster’s Lions return to the fray Rugby
  • Hughes happy to call on Ireland English Soccer
  • Walsh tried to talk Nevin around Other Sports Johnny Watterson
  • Best and Bowe back for Ulster Rugby
  • O’Connell set to make seasonal bow Rugby
  • Irish provinces won’t be joining new rugby cup Rugby
  • Henshaw hoping to follow in O’Driscoll’s footsteps International Johnny Watterson
  • Ireland’s women draw 1-1 with Croatia International
  • Wilson finds some form at Dunhill Links Golf
  • Keane lends his support to O’Neill for Ireland job International
  • Adam Ashley-Cooper moves to wing for Wallabies’ clash with South Africa Rugby
  • St Patrick’s Athletic move closer to title with Bray win Soccer Emmet Malone

  • Business

  • Tech Tools: Nikon AW1 Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Smartphone Camera Remote Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Tech Tools: Rhino Shield for iPhone 5 Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Weblog Technology Marie Boran
  • OpenWorld buzz despite missing Ellison keynote Technology Karlin Lillington
  • Early days for Twitter in Dublin as it prepares to spread its wings Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Logitech z600 Bluetooth Speakers Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • NUJ to publish guidance on violence against women journalists Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Microsoft adds RTÉ Player to Xbox 360 Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • TV3 goes live with new daytime line-up Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Ryanair Twitter launch is for the birds Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Breaking: the Mirror, self-styled “intelligent tabloid” Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Tesco to share shoppers’ behaviour data with tech start-ups Retail & Services Marie Boran
  • Cantillon: No cut for Elop payout despite Finnish outcry Technology
  • ‘Irish Mirror’ plans weekend digital charges Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • €18bn budgetary adjustment looms for French government Europe Lara Marlowe
  • EU proposals could threaten Irish medical devices industry Business Suzanne Lynch
  • Oracle nips off to boat races as iPhone rings up profit Technology Karlin Lillington
  • Bank staff cuts may be counterproductive, says consultancy group Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • Nama warns of problems retaining staff Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • Cantillon: Achtung Bono – Our tax rate on world stage Ireland
  • Bank of Ireland generates €500m in bond issue Financial Services Colm Keena
  • Cantillon: Don’t count on one last austerity budget Economy
  • Stocks fall on US budget concerns Equities
  • Brent slips as hopes rise of progress in Iran nuclear dispute Markets
  • Tullow makes new oil discovery in Kenya Energy & Resources
  • Italy seeks deal with banks for Alitalia - minister Transport & Tourism
  • Fairfax head vows to complete BlackBerry deal Technology
  • Honohan accuses lenders of ‘wishful thinking’ on arrears Ireland Pamela Newenham
  • IBRC liquidation could lead to ‘substantial savings’ Economy Ciara O'Brien
  • Dell to create 200 jobs in Dublin as it opens finance unit Technology Ciara O'Brien , Steven Carroll
  • US jobless claims fall, could sooth Fed’s concerns Economy
  • Nama staff to be subject to six-month notice period Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • Waterford restaurant receives prestigious 4AA rosettes for its food Media & Marketing Ronan McGreevy

  • Opinion

  • A greater or greyer Grafton Street? Letters
  • Happy Arthur’s Day? Letters
  • Challenges in the milk market Letters
  • Referendum on court of appeal Letters
  • Clontarf 2014 – and all that Letters
  • President Higgins and ‘neo-liberalism’ Letters
  • Future of the Seanad Letters
  • Tyrone supporters at the end of their tether Letters

  • Life & Style

  • Restoration in Longford: raising St Mel’s cathedral from the ashes Homes & Property Marese McDonagh
  • Paris fashion week a sparkling affair Fashion Deirdre McQuillan
  • Vintage style Fashion Deirdre McQuillan
  • Dublin property prices increase 10.6% in a year Homes & Property Dan Griffin

  • Culture

  • Staring at the Sea by John-Philip O’Connor Books John-Philip O’Connor
  • Surfacing by Mary Róisín McGill Books Mary Roisin McGill
  • Nightmares on Wax: Feelin’ Good Music Jim Carroll
  • Szymanowski: Stabat Mater; Harnasie Music Michael Dervan
  • Time Stands Still Music Michael Dervan
  • Mark Dresser Quintet: Nourishments Music Cormac Larkin
  • Szymanowski: Symphonies 3 & 4; Stabat Mater Music Michael Dervan
  • The poet and the problem-solver Heritage Frank McNally
  • Heart of Glass: how Dublin Guitar Quartet earned the composer’s approval Culture Arminta Wallace
  • A serious man: the intensity of Jake Gyllenhaal Culture Donald Clarke
  • Gig review: Barry Gibb at the O2 in Dublin Music Kevin Courtney
  • Mister John Film Tara Brady
  • Ireland's music showcase: Hard Working Class Heroes Music Jim Carroll
  • Booking the Cooks at Hard Working Class Heroes: Elaine Mai Music Oisin Davis
  • How Kevin Macdonald found his fallout girl in Saoirse Ronan Film Donald Clarke
  • Video: All the ways we fell in love with Godot Culture Laurence Mackin
  • Ahmad Jamal: Saturday Morning Music Cormac Larkin
  • Doctor Millar: C48 Music Lauren Murphy
  • Chequerboard: The Unfolding Music Tony Clayton-Lea
  • Agnes Obel: Aventine Music Lauren Murphy
  • Mulatu Astatke: Sketches of Ethiopia Music Jim Carroll
  • Analogue Wave: N.L.G.W.V. Music Tony Clayton-Lea
  • John Legend: Love in the Future Music Jim Carroll
  • Toner Quinn & Malachy Bourke: Live at the Steeple Sessions Music Siobhan Long
  • Benjamin Folke Thomas: Too Close to Here Music Joe Breen
  • Elina Garanca: Romantique Album Reviews Colman Morrissey
  • They’ll never sing alone again at Manchester United Music Brian Boyd
  • Staging protests vs staged protests 2.636 Peter Crawley
  • Festival Fit tears it up at the Ploughing Championships Culture
  • The Answer: New Horizon Album Reviews Ronan McGreevy
  • Prisoners Film Donald Clarke
  • Hannah Arendt Film Tara Brady
  • The Wicker Man: The Final Cut Film Tara Brady
  • Film review: Blue Jasmine Film Donald Clarke
  • RIBA Stirling Prize goes to Warwickshire castle Culture Emma Cullinan
  • Runner Runner Film Donald Clarke
  • Austenland Film Donald Clarke
  • Cate Blanchett: 'My maternal guilt is of the high-class and expensive variety' Film Tara Brady
  • Newfound Sounds for October Music Aoife Barry