Article Archive

April 20th 2015

• • News

  • Boston Marathon 2015 sees high security as bombing trial paused US
  • Satellite imagery to be used to pinpoint origins of Kerry gorse fires Irish News Anne Lucey
  • Dry weather and sunshine forecast until Thursday Irish News Fiona Gartland
  • Fianna Fáil pledges votes for all Irish citizens in presidential elections Politics Marie O'Halloran
  • EU pledges to take firm action after latest boat deaths Europe Paddy Agnew
  • British boy (14) held over Australia terror plot UK
  • Students get academics to write their essays for €50 an hour Education Joe Humphreys , Michael O'Byrne
  • The Mission: 48th Infantry gets ready for the Golan Heights Irish News Peter Murtagh
  • Anti-water charge protest to focus on non-payment Politics Aine McMahon
  • Collapse of Libya behind migrant crisis, claims Renzi Europe Paddy Agnew
  • Ireland will ‘play its part’ in solving migration crisis Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • Bodies from migrant boat disaster brought to Malta Europe
  • Martin says Adams seeking to ‘legitimise’ McConville killing Politics Rachel Flaherty
  • Labour junior minister: ‘My family has a relative lying in Gallipoli’ Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • President Michael D Higgins to attend Gallipoli ceremonies Irish News Peter Murtagh
  • Anzac Cove landing defines Irish memory of Gallipoli Irish News Peter Murtagh
  • Teacher killed, four wounded in attack on Barcelona school Europe
  • Pricewatch product reviews: Garlic bread Consumer Conor Pope
  • Money and the Irish: a nation of know-it-alls who haven’t a clue Consumer Conor Pope
  • Pricewatch reader queries: Problems encountered when fleeing 3 Consumer Conor Pope
  • Colombia’s violence has shifted location but killings continue World Michael McCaughan
  • Woman faces trial over obscene calls to the Áras and the Dáil District Court Tom Tuite
  • Ireland has ‘fastest rising need’ for palliative care in Europe Health Paul Cullen
  • Oliver Kierans jailed for 12 years over manslaughter of wife Criminal Court
  • Joan Collins arrested over water protest in south Dublin Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Assisted suicide trial hears last words of dead woman Circuit Court Mark Hilliard
  • China’s president Xi Jinping in first state visit to Pakistan Asia-Pacific Clifford Coonan
  • Chaos hit Grangegorman inquiry when two men admitted killings Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Mark Nash: Killer murdered four people in just four months Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Aran islanders warn of impact of funding cut to air service Irish News Lorna Siggins
  • Dozen with average debt of €250,000 declared bankrupt High Court Aodhan O'Faolain
  • Wife entitled to separation over adultery of ‘dynamic’ husband High Court Mary Carolan
  • Savage Grangegorman murders had a ‘massive impact’ Crime & Law
  • O’Hara family victim impact statement read at Dwyer sentencing Crime & Law
  • New lobbying legislation aims to take on ‘closed door’ meetings Crime & Law Mark Hilliard
  • One-metre fall caused student’s death after college ball Coroner's Court Gareth Naughton
  • Bus strikes to cause disruption over May and June bank holidays Irish News Martin Wall
  • Four men in custody following armed robbery in Co Kilkenny Crime & Law
  • Armenia murder case dispute clouds Putin’s visit for genocide centennial Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • Men’s Shed constructs scale model of Gallipoli beach landing Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Fianna Fáil’s health policy seeks €450m budget increase Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Mark Nash trial: Timeline of Grangegorman murders Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Migrant crisis: EU may double size of Mediterranean operation Europe
  • Former Northern Ireland secretary Roy Mason dies aged 91 Politics
  • Garda Commissioner to look at involvement in photocall Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Migrant crisis: Granting of asylum to those in need an obligation Europe Ruadhán Mac Cormaic
  • Karen Buckley thought to have been hit and strangled Irish News Barry Roche
  • Rush to e-learning may fuel online plagiarism, warn lecturers Education Joe Humphreys
  • Man initially charged with Grangegorman murders a ‘fantasist’ Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Three held after armed raid on Co Louth post office Crime & Law
  • Hozier calls for Yes vote in same-sex marriage referendum Social Affairs Aine McMahon
  • Howlin wants public sector productivity for pay restoration Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Teacher boycott holds firm with training sessions cancelled Education Joe Humphreys
  • Childline received 300 ‘urgent risk of suicide’ calls last year Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • State continues efforts to secure early return of Karen Buckley Crime & Law Barry Roche
  • Mark Nash jailed for life over 1997 Grangegorman murders Criminal Court Elaine Edwards
  • Sister of Mark Nash murder victim speaks of ‘great character’ Crime & Law Elaine Edwards
  • My Mission: Sgt-Maj Noel O’Callaghan – oldest soldier in group Irish News Peter Murtagh
  • Why gender matters when you’re on military manoeuvres overseas Irish News Peter Murtagh
  • Auschwitz bookkeeper admits ‘moral guilt’ at Holocaust trial Europe
  • The strike by bus workers: the questions and answers Consumer Martin Wall
  • SF says North should be able stay in EU in a Brexit Politics Gerry Moriarty
  • West Tyrone veteran Doherty not relying on safe seat for re-election Irish News AMANDA FERGUSON
  • How clean is your local beach? Check our nationwide list Environment Michael O'Regan
  • Should public policy be guided by research? Evidently Education Mark Duncan , Paul Rouse
  • Judges are ill-equipped to decide on child’s interests Crime & Law Michael Williams
  • Court decisions show variety of areas influenced by EU law Crime & Law Joanne Finn , Donogh Hardiman
  • Judgments: Key cases in brief Crime & Law
  • As Greek-EU talks resume, who will be first to make bailout concessions? Europe Damian Mac Con Uladh
  • Community in Mourneabbey, Cork, rallies around Buckley family Irish News Barry Roche
  • Tánaiste favours role for local authorities as mortgage providers Politics Harry McGee
  • New bank levy could see mortgage rates rise, not fall Irish News Conor Pope
  • O’Rourke says inquiry without a Lenihan voice is ‘Hamlet’ without the Prince Politics Marie O'Halloran
  • Too many courses on CAO, says HEA boss Education Joe Humphreys
  • Hillary Clinton must learn to access her inner bitch US Maureen Dowd
  • EU pledges swift action on migration crisis Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • Women working in the media treated differently, says O’Leary Irish News Kathryn Hayes
  • Traffickers in Libya say migrant deaths at sea not their fault Europe Patrick Kingsley
  • Anxiety tops concerns for teenagers contacting Jigsaw Health Paul Cullen
  • Labour and Scottish National Party pact would create ‘chaos’ UK Mark Hennessy
  • Scots should have pension age exemption as they die earlier, says SNP UK Mark Hennessy
  • US arm was a relatively small part of Fianna Fáil fund-raising operation Politics Harry McGee
  • Gardaí investigate referendum photocall with uniformed member Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Women ‘cannot afford more effective contraceptives’ Health Anthea McTeirnan
  • US donors gave Fianna Fáil nearly $1.3 million Politics Pamela Duncan , Simon Carswell , Erin McGuire
  • Committee disagrees with law of tax appeals heard in public Politics Harry McGee
  • Poland calls US ambassador on FBI Holocaust remarks Europe
  • Europe must market and monetise its research better, says EU commissioner Science Dick Ahlstrom
  • Italian search for migrants lost at sea continues Europe
  • Eyewitness footage of Dublin gas fire Ireland
  • Footage from rescue as three migrants drown off Rhodes Europe
  • Irish children talk about equality Social Affairs
  • Bodycam footage shows police officer refusing to shoot murder suspect US
  • Colleagues of Elaine O'Hara react to Dwyer sentencing Irish News
  • Six-year-old from Wicklow doodles for Google Irish News

  • Sport

  • The Morning Sports Briefing Sport
  • TV View: ‘In truth, there are no right words for moral victories’ Sport Philip Reid
  • Ted Walsh awaiting Turf Club judgment into Foxrock case Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Flight Risk completes Curragh hat-trick for Bolger Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Paddy Barnes and Michael Conlan secure Olympic places Other Sports Johnny Watterson
  • Ger Cunningham sees little advantage in new rule Hurling Seán Moran
  • ‘We were in the zone,’ says Waterford manager Derek McGrath Hurling Malachy Clerkin
  • Gareth Bale to miss Champions League tie with Atletico Champions League
  • Windsor Park’s damaged west stand to be demolished International
  • All Blacks outhalf Aaron Cruden out of World Cup International
  • Olympic dilemma for Martin Fagan following Zurich comeback Other Sports Ian O'Riordan
  • Matt Giteau warns that Toulon must up their game for Clermont decider European Cup
  • 25-year-old dies from head collision in Australian first grade rugby match Rugby
  • Toulon v Leinster: ‘We came here with the right mind frame and we can be proud’ Rugby Gerry Thornley
  • Lament for Leinster as extra-time efforts amount to nothing Rugby Gerry Thornley
  • Alan Brogan marks return with four points Gaelic Football
  • Cork stage stunning fightback to deny Dublin at Nowlan Park Hurling Seán Moran at Nowlan Park
  • Jack Grealish shows composure beyond his years in FA Cup semi-final Soccer Ken Early
  • Toulon v Leinster: Five things we learned European Cup Gavin Cummiskey
  • Sepp Blatter: Russia’s World Cup critics should stay at home International
  • Galway and Cork march on to Division One camogie final Gaelic Games
  • Fergus McFadden ruled out for season with thumb injury Pro12
  • Ireland women draw Spain in Euro 2017 qualifiers International
  • Limerick remain the only club yet to win this season National League
  • Sligo Rovers still looking for elusive home win after Bohemians stalemate National League
  • Saints made to pay for missed chances as Drogheda grab point National League Paul Buttner
  • Richie Towell’s quick-fire hat-trick fires Dundalk past Galway National League
  • Shamrock Rovers make it five in a row against Bray Wanderers National League
  • Cork City set sights on Dundalk as they see off Longford National League
  • Laurent Blanc admits PSG have little chance against Barcelona Champions League
  • WGC Matchplay field confirmed after Furyk victory in RBC Heritage Golf Philip Reid
  • Neil Robertson hails new practice regime after strong start at Crucible Other Sports
  • Pep Guardiola insists he will be Bayern Munich manager next season Champions League
  • Toulon identify Paul O’Connell as next major signing Rugby Gerry Thornley
  • Willie Mullins’ On His Own to be top weight at Sandown Racing
  • Trout succumb at Annamoe to sinking lure of boobies, buzzers and bibios of the media Other Sports Derek Evans
  • Tipperary U-21s maintain their hold over Dublin Gaelic Football
  • Tyrone coach Feargal Logan praises grassroots effort for U21 success Gaelic Football
  • Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny targets Galway United National League Emmet Malone
  • It’s the Gaelic players’ prerogative to change their circumstances Sport Brian O'Connor
  • Jim Furyk wins play-off to take the heritage Golf
  • Ireland's only men's gay football team celebrates 10 years Soccer

  • Business

  • Asia slips, China stocks erase stimulus-triggered gains Markets
  • RDS plans €35m spend to redevelop its main stadium Retail & Services Ciarán Hancock
  • DAA begins €14m extension of Dublin Airport car park Commercial Property Barry O'Halloran
  • Greater demand and dwindling supply see UK house prices rise Economy
  • Talks with Greece still a long way from target, claims IMF Economy
  • Tesco says prospect of EU referendum is damaging UK Economy
  • Davy forecasts 9.4% rise in house prices despite ‘illiquid’ market Economy Charlie Taylor
  • China’s move to ban infant formula ads may hit Irish exports Agribusiness & Food
  • Fees slashed on Irish equities fund Financial Services Fiona Reddan
  • EU to investigate transparency of Internet search results Technology
  • Central banks set to flood foreign exchange markets with euros Economy
  • Rob Kearney: leadership, meditation and family Work Róisín Ingle
  • Forget the martinis: sweatworking is the new way to lunch Work
  • Cirque du Soleil to be sold for about $1.5bn - report Companies
  • Morgan Stanley profit jumps on higher trading revenue Financial Services
  • Firms 'unprepared' for Google shift to mobile websites Technology
  • Strong growth sees national debt fall to 109% of GDP Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Engineering firm PanelDuct wins top innovation award Business Michael McAleer
  • Pension trustees are taking on too much risk Personal Finance Fiona Reddan
  • Cityjet to bring 22 new pilots on board Transport & Tourism Barry O'Halloran
  • Irish author launches Chinese fashion book Media & Marketing Clifford Coonan
  • China equity markets boom while economic growth stutters Economy Clifford Coonan
  • Ireland well placed to benefit from China’s overseas investment, says HSBC Ireland chief Economy Clifford Coonan
  • Helicopter lessor Waypoint passes 100 mark Transport & Tourism Barry O'Halloran
  • Deliveroo gets official Dublin launch Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Invest NI offers funding for Grade A office building Construction Francess McDonnell
  • Meeting to smooth out leadership crisis at Volkswagen Manufacturing
  • ECB tells Central Bank to speed up sale of ‘Anglo’ bonds Economy Arthur Beesley
  • Union challenges decisions to put bus routes out to tender Transport & Tourism Aodhan O'Faolain
  • Tesco to post results Retail & Services Caroline Madden
  • Security tightened at banking inquiry Economy Caroline Madden
  • For your diary Economy Caroline Madden
  • Science looks beyond silicon in search for computer speed Business John Holden
  • Italian Dutch couple develop a healthier option Pasta with Benefits Business Olive Keogh
  • It’s a good time for European firms to use US money to take the next step Business Karlin Lillington
  • International research: if you’re not in you can’t win Business Dick Ahlstrom
  • Peeling back the messaging layers of modern advertising Innovation Frank Dillon
  • Irish economy in ‘sweet spot’, says Goodbody Economy Laura Slattery
  • Lucy Kellaway: Pearl anniversaries at work should be admired more Work Lucy Kellaway
  • Nine in 10 Irish SME websites ‘not e-commerce enabled’ Technology
  • Standard Life shareholders forced to pay up to €1.3m in tax Personal Finance Dominic Coyle
  • It’s almost certain Greece will not pay back all that it owes Economy Chris Johns
  • Petrobras to publish overdue 2014 results Economy Tom Hennigan
  • Fee income of almost €1bn at Ireland’s Big Four accountants Financial Services Fiona Reddan

  • Opinion

  • Martyn Turner Opinion Martyn Turner
  • Migrant drownings: A challenge to all of Europe Editorial
  • A pre-emptive strike from Fianna Fáil Editorial
  • Migration in the Mediterranean: the toll on humanity Opinion Rosita Boland
  • Marriage is not putty in the hands of the dominant political paradigm Opinion Dr Thomas Finegan
  • Christians, adherents of most major religions, support equality for LGBT people Opinion Dr Linda Hogan
  • Community clean-ups Letters
  • Apps for toddlers Letters
  • The final whistle? Letters
  • Marriage referendum Letters
  • Variable-rate mortgages Letters
  • Luas link to Dublin Airport Letters
  • Illegal deer-hunting Letters
  • Russia’s commitments to Iran Letters
  • Westminster elections Letters
  • Question Time: Should we hit pause on the 1916 debate? Opinion

  • Life & Style

  • Ask The Expert: My 12-year-old son won’t get up for school Health & Family John Sharry
  • What’s so good about a bitter taste Health & Family John McKenna
  • Ask Joan: venturing to Alaska and a trip to New Zealand via China Travel Joan Scales
  • Beauty tips and tricks: The Huff Puff and more modern advice Beauty
  • Jennifer O’Connell: Stalking Lillis not in public interest People Jennifer O'Connell
  • Mercedes shows low-lying GLC coupe in Shanghai Motors Neil Briscoe
  • Land Rover lookalike says it’s had no complaints from the British brand Motors Neil Briscoe
  • Step by Step: Anyone for prancercise? Health & Family Damian Cullen
  • Aisling’s Picks: Turn up the glow on your body moisturiser and make your mascara work harder Beauty Aisling McDermott
  • Blood, sweat and fears on the set of Penny Dreadful People Rosita Boland
  • Know someone who deserves recognition for work with Irish overseas? Life & Style

  • Culture

  • A sneak preview of next Saturday’s Irish Times books pages Books
  • Birth of the cúl: how Ireland became hip in the 19th century Books Garvan Grant
  • How a writer discovered his muse and found his voice after decades of false starts Books Walter Keady
  • Noomi Rapace: "It was almost like we put a lid on it and slowly opened during the film" Culture Shilpa Ganatra
  • Gallipoli: Churchill’s folly must be remembered 100 years on Heritage David Davin-Power
  • In a Word: Gallipoli Culture Patsy McGarry
  • Irish Roots: Registrations Indexes return Heritage John Grenham
  • An Irishman’s Diary on the musical tastes of Arthur Griffith Heritage Anthony J Jordan
  • Could you be the Amateur Photographer of the Year? Art & Design Frank Miller
  • An extract from Academy Street by Mary Costello: 1962 – Tess arrives in New York Books Mary Costello
  • Gallipoli replica goes on display in Roscommon Heritage
  • Jurassic World official trailer released Film