Article Archive
May 8th 2014
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News
- Core concerns in European elections arise from everyday economics World
- Red alert: Iceland’s Hekla primed for destruction Science
- Where is the bridge for our greatest scientist? Science
- Insects go to the caiman eyelids for a tearful meal Science
- It’s no joke: a group of scientists walk into a bar Science
- Differences between charges over McConville case and Bloody Sunday Politics
- Ireland has highest rate of invasive meningitis in Europe, conference hears Health
- Row over airbrushing of Spain’s Federico García Lorca’s death in school book Europe
- Minister for Health asked to address Seanad on medical card withdrawals Oireachtas
- Mother welcomes supervision of child by Child and Family Agency Courts
- Beverly Hills council, celebrities campaign against Brunei over anti-gay laws US
- Five ‘On The Runs’ under investigation for Troubles killings Crime & Law
- Derry homes residents praise loving care given by Sisters of Nazareth Social Affairs
- Period of change ahead for National Concert Hall, says Deenihan Oireachtas
- FAI sued by US judge over purchase of Limerick FC Courts
- Extra healthcare hours used to raise productivity rather than save cash Irish News
- Is a Trinity degree worth more? Tech entrepreneur hits a nerve Education
- Law preventing NI women accessing free abortions upheld Health
- Boko Haram’s abduction of girls an act not even al-Qaeda can condone Africa
- ANC likely to claim victory in South Africa elections Africa
- French soldier dies in Mali as Paris prepares counter-insurgency plan Africa
- Shatter’s resignation leaves Government on the back foot Politics
- TD says gardaí induced people to sell drugs to ‘boost crime figures’ Oireachtas
- Pistorius ‘heartbroken’, social worker tells court Africa
- Taoiseach insists Shatter made decision to resign himself Africa
- Fianna Fáil Senator Paschal Mooney praises Shatter’s “outstanding integrity” Oireachtas
- Boy (9) pulled from sea on Sunday dies in hospital Irish News
- Investigations begin after toddler dies in farm accident in east Cork Irish News
- Ireland reduces greenhouse gas emissions in 2013 Environment
- Fitzgerald says Garda ‘crisis’ must be dealt with Politics
- Anti-pylon campaigners dismayed at terms of reference for EirGrid review Environment
- Homelessness among former home-owners set to ‘escalate’ Social Affairs
- Union seeks examination of Comreg role in telecoms and post service Irish News
- Assad’s forces take Homs as last of rebels leave city Middle East
- ESRI urges ‘greater flexibility’ in learning disability classes Education
- Irishman dies in Australia after court conviction Asia-Pacific
- New chief executive and board appointed to CRC Social Affairs
- Helicopter pilot who flew over Ballinasloe fair fined €20,000 Courts
- Ireland fails to qualify for Eurovision final Europe
- Fitzgerald appointment not enough to get Coalition back on track Politics
- Ukraine’s rebels prepare for independence vote amid Victory Day fears Europe
- US senators praise Tullow Oil in call for regulatory action US
- US Republican establishment fights back US
- Over 1,200 disputed works of art left to Bern museum Europe
- Latest Islamist attack in Nigeria kills at least 125 people Africa
- Thai court orders PM to step down Asia-Pacific
- Bath set to cost 16 cent while a shower will set you back 25 cent Irish News
- Coalition could be at risk in wake of Shatter resignation Politics
- Shatter’s pugnacious power dealt him his final punch Irish News
- Shatter’s manner made him few friends Politics
- Shatter had ‘tendency to minimise and dismiss’, says Wallace Politics
- Alan Shatter: a polarising reformer who leaves a long legacy on the statute books Crime & Law
- Two men arrested over Dublin taxi hijack Crime & Law
- The precarious task of setting the price for water Politics
- Alan Shatter’s resignation severe blow to Government Politics
- Political parties make little effort to attract immigrant candidates Politics
- Opposition failing to produce real alternatives to Government policy, claims Gilmore Politics
- Ulster Unionist Party wants reform of the European Union Politics
- Shatter overwhelmed by tide of scandal and error Politics
- Mayo woman was pregnant when she disappeared, murder trial hears Courts
- Imgur appeal for terminally ill Irish emigrant raises $80k Social Affairs
- Nurses call on union to lodge pay claim Health
- Direct Democracy runs in four European constituencies Politics
- Minister for self-defence stayed true to form to the end Politics
- Kenny passes over young turks Coveney and Varadkar Politics
- Ukraine unmoved by Russian appeal to separatist rebels Europe
- Kharkiv an island of calm in Ukraine's turbulent east Europe
- Profile: Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald Politics
- Anti-austerity group to contest 40 seats in local elections Politics
- McDonald accusess Quinn of sexism in heated Dail exchanges Oireachtas
- Twitter troll jailed over comments on Ann Maguire death Crime & Law
- Nun tells abuse inquiry residents were happy in Termonbacca Social Affairs
- Syrian rebels claim responsibility for Aleppo hotel blast Middle East
- Homs back in Syrian government hands as rebels evacuated Middle East
- Ukraine rebels ignore Putin’s call to delay independence vote Europe
- Nigeria’s president pledges to free kidnapped girls Africa
- Profile: Minister for Children Charlie Flanagan Politics
- Eurovision 2014: Irish entry takes to the stage Europe
- Gerry Adams complains to PSNI over his arrest Politics
- Toddler dies after being hit by tractor in Co Cork Irish News
- Commissioner urges pensions for those injured in Troubles Irish News
- Changes to Wicklow Fire Service outlined at inquest Courts
- Frances Fitzgerald will bring ‘reforming zeal’ to role Politics
- #BringBackOurGirls: Over 1m tweet for schoolgirls' freedom Africa
- Prisoners face ‘no punishment’ for attacking officers Crime & Law
- Sinn Féin candidates say Adams arrest not affecting campaign Politics
- Gene study explores polar bears’ weight-gain secret Science
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Sport
- Horses for courses theory just another challenge to be overcome Golf
- Mob-handed Koukash takes Chester Cup Racing
- Porterfield backs Ireland to make comeback Other Sports
- O’Connell sees Ulster as springboard to Argentina and beyond Pro12
- Spillane hits 10 points as Kerry boys hammer Tipperary Gaelic Football
- Lam turns other cheek on Penney criticism Rugby
- Players victory would mean more to Adam Scott than world rankings Golf
- Kingston helps Cork minors book Munster final place against Kerry Gaelic Football
- Russia further dent Ireland women’s hopes of World Cup qualification English Soccer
- McDowell leads Irish charge at TPC Sawgrass Golf
- Arsene Wenger wants fair play rule-breakers kicked out of Europe English Soccer
- CCTV installed to catch ‘misuse of Class A drugs’ in Leeds United boardroom English Soccer
- Dignified Manuel Pellegrini proves a a winner for Manchester City English Soccer
- Graeme McDowell leads Irish challenge at Players Championship Golf
- Belfast in the pink as crowds flock to Giro d’Italia launch Other Sports
- Philip Deignan targets pink in Giro D’Italia Other Sports
- Idea of amalgamating counties not dismissed by Gaelic Players Association Hurling
- Few surprises in Brazil World Cup squad International
- Phil Neville acknowledges home failings English Soccer
- Andy Murray signs off with heartfelt gesture to ‘Bally’ Other Sports
- Petr Cech undergoes shoulder surgery English Soccer
- Golfers happy to play numbers game at Sawgrass Golf
- ‘Dzek’-mate’ as Man City edge nearer title English Soccer
- Jack Wilshere to return against Norwich English Soccer
- Joachim Low says no to Super Mario International
- Grey skies do not dampen the Giro in Belfast Other Sports
- Tom Court receives two week suspension Pro12
- Brian O’Driscoll hopes to keep Leinster contact Rugby
- Connacht appoint Willie Ruane as new CEO Rugby
- Ireland cricket match abandoned Other Sports
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Business
- Foursquare splits, creates Swarm Technology
- #AmazonBasket Technology
- Buntús Cainte for iPad Technology
- Halting internet fragmentation tops agendas Technology
- Old fashioned ‘vote getters’ still favoured by candidates Technology
- Devices connected to the net could be leaking data about you Technology
- Rural pubs turn to social media to pull a crowd Media & Marketing
- UPC spends €2m on new switcher campaign Media & Marketing
- Marty beats Clooney for ‘RTÉ Guide’ sales Media & Marketing
- National Lottery introduces ‘the Guru’ in first advertisement for online play Media & Marketing
- Broadband supports Cork job creation Technology
- Fixya reports problems with smartwatches Technology
- Will investors in Twitter eventually see it as a failure? Technology
- Jobs event to focus on tech skills shortage Technology
- Huawei unveils smartphone ‘with edge’ Technology
- UK urged to focus on shale gas drilling Energy & Resources
- Nama to sell €3.5bn worth of loans and property assets Financial Services
- Fiat stalls on disappointing earnings Financial Services
- Rise in art sales helps Sotheby’s reduce losses Retail & Services
- CRH preparing to spend €1.5bn on acquisitions following sell-off Manufacturing
- Cantillon: Banking can no longer bank on John Moran Financial Services
- HSBC profits fall 20 percent Financial Services
- National Lottery’s new website sees online play soar Retail & Services
- Yellen warns Congress on US housing risk Economy
- Albert Manifold walks a tight line at CRH Manufacturing
- Airport company pledges to keep passenger charge increases in line with inflation Transport & Tourism
- Timely flight from Ukraine for DAA Transport & Tourism
- US retailers benefit from warmer April as sales bounce back Health & Pharma
- Graham Norton remains Ireland’s best paid broadcaster Media & Marketing
- EirGen plans 40 new jobs as it expands its Waterford facility Health & Pharma
- Euro zone yields fall to new lows on signs of monetary easing Technology
- Draghi signals ECB is ready to act on updated forecasts Economy
- Bill ending NSA data collection continues through US Congress Technology
- Irish inflation edges up to 0.3% but threat of deflation lingers Economy
- Barclays cuts 7,000 jobs in investment banking retreat Financial Services
- Judge dismisses complaint over delays at Financial Services Ombudsman Financial Services
- Hotel operators’ parent company faces Nama objection Commercial Property
- Trichet’s attitude to planned inquiry ‘arrogant’ Financial Services
- Financial mission accomplished, according to Moran Economy
- Government blocking lottery contract extension Retail & Services
- Yellen cites housing and global tensions as economic risks Economy
- Toyota makes record profit as major markets recover Manufacturing
- Demand for broadband lifts revenue at BT Ireland Technology
- Insurer RSA reports 24% drop in value of Irish premiums Financial Services
- Glass more than half empty for Irish Water Economy
- Barclays to axe 19,000 jobs under revival plan Financial Services
- Review: Sony Xperia Z2 holds its own Technology
- Tech firms set out opposition to new ‘net neutrality’ plan Technology
- Zero Hour XS lights the way with new torch-charger hybrid Technology
- Polar Pen mixes high tech with low tech Technology
- NTMA raises €750m in over-subscribed bond auction Economy
- Bank of England sticks with low rates even as recovery builds Economy
- European audiences should get more than Eurovision Media & Marketing
- Secret Technology
- Adidas CEO faces down investor unrest over Nike advance Manufacturing
- Monument Valley Technology
- Lego The Hobbit Technology
- Trials Fusion Technology
- EU ‘likely to block’ UK intervention in AstraZeneca bid Health & Pharma
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Opinion
- Dún Laoghaire library building Letters
- Protests in Venezuela Letters
- Cowen joins the board of Topaz Letters
- Mary Hanafin running for FF Letters
- Their cuisine – and ours Letters
- Green Party and troika commitments Letters
- Alan Shatter’s resignation Letters
- Water charges and allowances Letters
- Papal canonisations and miracles Letters
- Embassy to the Holy See Letters
- The Middle East and ‘right to return’ Letters
- Naming of naval vessels Letters
- School closures and elections Letters
- Curriculum and care of the elderly Letters
- Martyn Turner Opinion
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Life & Style
- Independent panel to draw up alternative routes for EirGrid pylon projects Health & Family
- Big dive on Inis Mór Travel
- Ranelagh redbrick makes €3.65m at auction Homes & Property
- What Katie tweeted next: the price of oversharing People
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Culture
- From the North Sea to the Med: a 66-year-old Irishman’s long walk south Books
- Ernie Watts, a jazz saxophonist who is part of the fabric of western music Culture
- Marching for Irish in the Sixties Heritage
- Cold cuts: Five classic Coldplay tracks Culture
- Festival Fit: Feck art – let’s line-dance! Culture
- Film review: Frank Film
- Omar Sharif: from desert prince to alone in Paris Culture
- The rehabilitation of Coldplay Music
- Viggo Mortensen: “I run into a lot of actors who seem to have had itinerant childhoods” Film
- Review: Tori Amos Music
- Many are annoyed at idea of a royal presence in Dublin 2016 in context of a ‘shared history’ Heritage
- No room in the million-mark club for the little guys Film
- Eoin Colfer is third Laureate na nÓg for children’s literature Books
- Literary Twitterati Books
- Chromeo: It’s their time to shine Music
- Going underground: The best little dance nights in Ireland Music
- Deenihan praises school children for remembering the Great Famine Treibh
- Advanced Style Film
- Before the Winter Chill Film
- The Wind Rises Film
- Next Goal Wins Film
- Sabotage Film
- The Black Keys: Turn Blue Music
- Schubert: Works for Solo Piano Vol 1 Music
- Bobby Avey: Authority Melts from Me Music
- Sue Rynhart: Crossings (Songs for Voice & Double Bass) Music
- Khachaturian: Violin Concerto; Shostakovich: String Quartets 7 & 8 Music
- Pierné Piano Quintet; Vierne: String Quartet Music
- Gipsy Rhumba Music
- Big September: Ballroom Addicts Music
- Quantic: Magnetica Music
- Bob Dylan: like a loony stone Music
- Louise Mulcahy: Tuning the Road Music
- Future: Honest Music
- The Minutes: Live Well, Change Often Music
- Tiny Ruins: Brightly Painted One Music
- Rodrigo y Gabriela: 9 Dead Alive Music
- Nick Mulvey: First Mind Music
- tUnE-yArDs: Nikki Nack Music
- American Samoa: the ball’s on the other foot Film
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