Article Archive

April 21st 2015

• • News

  • Addis Ababa Letter: human toil is transforming Ethiopian capital Africa Joan Scales
  • Dyslexia: do our schools have the tools to help? Education Peter McGuire
  • Midlands Prison in Portlaoise the most likely destination for Dwyer Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Colombia mounts hunt for drug trafficker Otoniel – the new Pablo Escobar World Michael McCaughan
  • Third force behind race attacks, says Zulu king Africa Bill Corcoran
  • Victims’ group calls for minimum tariffs for life-sentence murderers Crime & Law Fiona Gartland
  • Nicola Sturgeon vows party will act for entire UK UK Mark Hennessy
  • Ireland will take in more refugees, says Minister Europe Sarah Bardon
  • Too early to say how many died in boat tragedy, says Catania prosecutor Europe Paddy Agnew
  • Scottish National Party finds itself in sweet spot UK Mark Hennessy
  • Survivors speak before life or death decision on Boston bomber US Simon Carswell
  • EU plan to resettle 5,000 migrants and up funding Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • Sligo council calls on Government to pay Lissadell bill Irish News Marese McDonagh
  • Bomb explodes at Spanish embassy in Libyan capital Africa
  • AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd admits threat to kill Asia-Pacific
  • O’Haras have their say at last as Graham Dwyer gets life Criminal Court Kathy Sheridan
  • Graham Dwyer granted legal aid certificate ‘in event of an appeal’ Crime & Law Fiona Gartland
  • Four still in custody after Urlingford raid Crime & Law
  • Elaine O’Hara’s family tell court ‘for us there is no parole’ Criminal Court Fiona Gartland
  • Government ‘focused’ on finding mortgage solution, says Minister Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Japanese train breaks world speed record again Asia-Pacific
  • Homeless services deal with almost 1,000 children Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Mary Lou McDonald refuses to apologise over offshore accounts Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Mohammed Morsi sentenced to 20 years over protest deaths Africa
  • US couple sentenced over ‘sadistic’ Bali suitcase murder Asia-Pacific
  • Algerian-born Irish citizen remanded on terror charges High Court
  • Tall Ships Festival to come to Belfast this summer Irish News Francess McDonnell
  • Man appears in court over Co Louth post office raid District Court Elaine Keogh
  • Derry father jailed for 10 years for abusing his three children Crime & Law George Jackson
  • ‘What would it take for you to leave your lovely home?’ officers are asked Irish News Peter Murtagh
  • Lieut Jane O’Neill is in charge of mine clearance and the Golan’s ‘area of separation’ Irish News Peter Murtagh
  • From ‘teeth to tail’ planning for deployment is mission-critical Irish News Peter Murtagh
  • Prisoner escapes from custody at Limerick court District Court Kathryn Hayes
  • Man held over the disappearance of Ciara Breen in 1997 Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Omagh bombing accused may be freed on bail, judge says Crime & Law Anton McCabe
  • South Africa deploys army to curb anti-immigrant violence Africa
  • Joan Collins arrested at water charges protest Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Minister urges bus unions back to talks ahead of strikes Consumer Martin Wall
  • Actress Joan Collins confirms she was not arrested at water protest Politics Éanna Ó Caollaí , Sarah Bardon
  • Teen who took his own life was being threatened, coroner hears Coroner's Court Gareth Naughton
  • Mindfulness could be as effective as anti-depressants - study Health
  • Man jailed for life for murdering girlfriend appeals verdict Crime & Law
  • Whistleblower John Wilson arrested at water charge protest Crime & Law Elaine Edwards
  • DUP veteran Jim Shannon a ‘safe pair of hands’ in Strangford constituency Politics Amanda Ferguson
  • Garda involvement in Yes campaign event ‘not appropriate’ Irish News Ronan McGreevy , Anthea McTeirnan
  • Youth used police-style baton in attempted mugging Courts Tom Tuite
  • Norway court jails five men for wolf hunting Europe
  • Australia’s Tony Abbott filmed drinking beer in seconds Asia-Pacific
  • ‘School cannot teach you common sense’ Education Jim Lyons
  • Cog Notes: ASTI youth outflank militants Education Joe Humphreys
  • Actor David Murray to appeal conviction for assault Circuit Court Tom Tuite
  • Pensioner died after clothes caught fire from stove, inquest told Coroner's Court Gareth Naughton
  • Teen in robbery case allegedly threw black paint at youth Courts Tom Tuite
  • Woman stole €57,000 during Ulster Bank ATM software failure Circuit Court
  • Settlement to help paralysed boy and family face ‘daily challenges’ Health Colin Gleeson
  • Judge makes ‘longest tail’ quip at tail end of shot deer case District Court Anne Lucey
  • Convicted sex offender to be sentenced for harassing neighbour Circuit Court
  • Second lump sum for retired nurse after filling staff shortage Crime & Law Brian McDonald
  • NY judge to consider claims that chimpanzees are ‘legal persons’ US
  • How to choose a business course Education John Cradden
  • Gutsy labrador rescued by Howth lifeboat crew Irish News
  • Kenny expects ‘more focused’ EU response to migration crisis Oireachtas Michael O'Regan
  • Alan Shatter was deprived of fair procedures, High Court hears High Court Mary Carolan
  • Refugee group condemns Irish reaction to migrant crisis Irish News Dean Ruxton
  • Man denies sending pig’s head to garda’s home Circuit Court Gordon Deegan
  • Five years’ jail for man who followed and attacked woman Circuit Court
  • Alan Kelly ‘not’ nervous at voter disaffectation over water Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Man accused of baseball bat murder says he was afraid for his life Criminal Court
  • Insurer refusing to pay over alleged failure to disclose medical history High Court
  • Air corps officer denies assaulting commanding officer Crime & Law Ciarán D'Arcy
  • Air Corps officer accused of 'unprovoked and malicious attack' on superior officer Environment Ciarán D'Arcy
  • Warning over ‘diet pills’ bought online after student dies UK
  • Jury fails to agree a verdict on Cork GP accused of sex assault Circuit Court Barry Roche
  • UK election: Major says SNP would hold Labour to ransom UK Mark Hennessy
  • Flanagan to raise release of bomb files with next Northern secretary Oireachtas Michael O'Regan
  • Queen’s University conference on Charlie Hebdo ‘cancelled’ Politics Aine McMahon
  • Islamic State leader ‘seriously wounded in air strike’ Middle East Martin Chulov , Kareem Shaheen in Beirut
  • Inquest adjourned after woman’s boyfriend appeals murder conviction Coroner's Court Barry Roche
  • Migrant crisis: Boat captain and crew member arrested Europe Paddy Agnew
  • Nephew had ‘no problem’ helping aunt travel to clinic Circuit Court
  • Migrant boat deaths: Europe finally grasps magnitude of problem Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • Irish lawyer Siofra O’Leary appointed judge at ECHR Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles to visit Sligo Irish News Lorna Siggins
  • Coroner warns on chip pan dangers after drinking alcohol Coroner's Court Barry Roche
  • Philippines accuses China of using water cannon on fishing boats Asia-Pacific
  • Councillors not paid enough, says Senator Gerard Craughwell Oireachtas Michael O'Regan
  • Extra books of condolences open in memory of Karen Buckley Irish News Barry Roche
  • PSNI officer accidentally fired gun during vehicle stop Crime & Law
  • Taoiseach anticipates ‘more focused response’ to migration Oireachtas Michael O'Regan
  • OK Computer? Man cited for shooting ‘unco-operative’ PC US
  • Dublin city councillors not co-operating on housing - Kelly Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Farm repossession was ‘like Mugabe’s Zimbabwe’ Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Waterford IT appoints new president at ‘important phase’ in its history Education Joe Humphreys
  • ‘Huge potential conflicts of interest’ in Siteserv deal, Martin says Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Egypt being lobbied regularly on Ibrahim Halawa, says Minister Politics Harry McGee
  • Vegetable growers warn of exodus as sector on ‘last gasp’ Irish News Alison Healy
  • Lusitania anniversary to be marked by lifeboat re-enactment Irish News Barry Roche
  • Taoiseach all but rules out cut to bankruptcy term Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Boy awarded €3.7m after Wexford hospital treatment High Court Colin Gleeson
  • China’s Zhou Yongkang spied on leaders, inquiry finds Asia-Pacific Clifford Coonan
  • Enda Kenny signals Government set to run full term Politics Conor Kane
  • Almost one in three colleges ‘won’t hit performance targets’ Education Joe Humphreys
  • Captain and ship’s mate arrested in Italy over Libyan boat disaster Europe Paddy Agnew
  • Alan Dukes denies any impropriety in €45m IBRC sale of Siteserv Irish News Mark Hilliard
  • Robinson says DUP could play ‘pivotal’ role in next British parliament Irish News Gerry Moriarty
  • Migrant crisis: Boat ‘mistakenly rammed’ rescuing ship Europe
  • Finland backs centrist politician to revive economy Europe Derek Scally
  • More than 15,000 sign petition to keep George’s Street mural Environment Mark Hilliard , Aine McMahon
  • Guide to business courses Education John Cradden
  • Presbyterian Church urges No in marriage equality referendum Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd pleads guilty of threat to kill Asia-Pacific
  • Japan's levitating train breaks world speed record Asia-Pacific
  • Auschwitz guard trial: 'I don't feel vengeance' Europe
  • Mohamed Morsi sentenced to 20 years over protest deaths Africa
  • Brotherly love: newborn tiger cub rescued by siblings Asia-Pacific
  • Dog and owner reunited after RNLI rescue Ireland
  • Robo Rugby to lineout in UCD Education

  • Sport

  • The Morning Sports Briefing Sport
  • Luck of the Irish? Not when it comes to semi-final clashes in Europe European Cup Gerry Thornley
  • Fergus McFadden’s season over as Leinster look to revive campaign in Ravenhill Pro12 Gavin Cummiskey
  • Leinster need all cards to fall into place in Pro12 climax Pro12 Gavin Cummiskey
  • Conor O’Sullivan opts out of Cork hurling panel Hurling Ian O'Riordan
  • James McCarthy finding stride again after putting injury worries in the past Gaelic Football Ian O'Riordan
  • Donal O’Hare says players’ motivation has lifted Down Gaelic Football Ian O'Riordan
  • Liverpool’s problems go beyond Brendan Rodgers English Soccer Andy Hunter
  • West Ham face compensation risk over Olympic Stadium move English Soccer Owen Gibson
  • Hurricane Fly set for first three-miler at Punchestown Racing
  • Karim Benzema out of Atletico Champions League tie Champions League
  • Chinese president Xi Jinping clamps down on golf Golf Austin Ramzy
  • Barry Geraghty could make surprise return at Sandown Racing
  • Manchester United in pole position to sign Memphis Depay English Soccer Jamie Jackson
  • Organisers fear half empty Twickenham for Champions Cup final European Cup Robert Kitson
  • Anthony Foley plays down talk of Paul O’Connell move to Toulon European Cup
  • Ireland and Dolphin flanker Jim McCarthy passes away aged 91 Rugby Gavin Cummiskey
  • Ronnie O’Sullivan gives it socks at World Championship Other Sports
  • Neymar’s double sees Barcelona through with minimum of fuss Champions League Sid Lowe
  • Shoulder surgery likely to end Marty Moore’s season with Leinster Pro12 Gavin Cummiskey
  • Tony McCoy set to bring 18,000 sellout crowd to Sandown Park Racing Greg Wood
  • Buffon ready to thwart Monaco as Juventus eye seat at Europe’s top table Champions League Dominic Fifield
  • Bayern Munich tear FC Porto apart in dazzling display Champions League Barney Ronay
  • Jack Grealish intends to play for Ireland U21s in September says his father International John Fallon
  • Real Madrid hit by injuries ahead of return leg with Atlético Champions League Sid Lowe
  • Western sanctions and weak rouble putting strain on Russia’s World Cup plans International Shaun Walker
  • Mike Brown unlikely to play again this season due to headaches International Julian Bennetts

  • Business

  • Stocktake: Global investors are reluctant bulls Personal Finance Proinsias O'Mahony
  • Me & My Money Matt Flannery, director of Coffee.ie Personal Finance Tony Clayton-Lea
  • Problems with Standard Life letters getting lost in the post Personal Finance Dominic Coyle
  • Short-sellers: enemies of the state or crusaders against evil corporations? Personal Finance Proinsias O'Mahony
  • Belfast Briefing: predicting a much healthier future Technology Francess McDonnell
  • Building a future after being floored by the recession Retail & Services Olive Keogh
  • A fair deal for end-of-life care Economy John FitzGerald
  • Can Greece and Europe avoid an unnecessary and dangerous rupture? Economy Paul Krugman
  • Cybersecurity group Titan IC Systems announces plan for US presence Technology Francess McDonnell
  • A question of big fees at the big four accountancy firms Retail & Services
  • Cantillon: The risky business of pension investments Business
  • Will Ireland’s bet on China milk market come a cropper on breast-feeding? Agribusiness & Food
  • Catalina awaits authorisation on overseas Quinn Insurance policies Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • Mayo to New York fibre-optic cable is critical for growth of ‘big data’ in the west Economy Arthur Beesley
  • Markets: CRH climbs as business improves Markets
  • UK company willing to fund action over Esat Digifone case Technology
  • EU-US trade deal will benefit SMEs, says Brussels Economy Suzanne Lynch
  • Credit Suisse Q1 profit rises 23% on healthy trading Financial Services
  • AB Foods edges down earnings guidance on currency concerns Retail & Services
  • Sky profits lifted by broad European demand for pay TV Media & Marketing
  • Dragon Oil aims to boost oil production by end of 2015 Energy & Resources Ciara O'Brien
  • Chip designer ARM on track for year after encouraging Q1 Technology
  • Mayo boosted by $300m fibre-optic cable to New York Economy Arthur Beesley
  • Russia’s economy shrinks by 2% as sanctions and oil prices bite Economy
  • Tullow Oil cuts a third of its Dublin workforce Energy & Resources Mark Paul
  • Nama may be ready to wind up by 2018 Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • Are you too old for a mortgage? Or will you just have to pay up faster? Personal Finance Fiona Reddan
  • Yahoo, Microsoft add termination clause in search deal Technology
  • ECB considers raising insurance demanded for Greek funding Economy
  • Profit at fashion chain Mango falls 11% in 2014 Retail & Services
  • PTSB return to profit ‘at risk’ from pressure to cut rates Financial Services
  • Teva makes $82 per share offer for rival Mylan Health & Pharma
  • Ladbrokes seeks High Court protection from creditors Retail & Services Barry O'Halloran
  • 10 ways to run an effective meeting Work
  • Tate & Lyle to restructure struggling Splenda sucralose unit Agribusiness & Food
  • Aer Lingus in court over alleged breach of contract with Belfast airport Transport & Tourism
  • Axiom UK planning to create 97 jobs in Belfast Retail & Services Francess McDonnell
  • Publicis shares soar on sales ‘upside surprise’ Media & Marketing
  • Female Goldman Sachs banker agrees settlement Financial Services
  • Licence fee evasion crackdown but no broadcasting charge Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • TD calls for inquiry into IBRC’s sale of Siteserv to Denis O’Brien Financial Services Mark Paul
  • Ornua targets €3bn of sales in post-milk quota market Agribusiness & Food Eoin Burke-Kennedy

  • Opinion

  • Garden variety Letters
  • Slow sets Letters
  • Sinn Féin and Dáil privilege Letters
  • The price of alcohol Letters
  • The price of water Letters
  • Westminster elections Letters
  • Marriage referendum Letters
  • UCD, China and the Confucius Institute Letters
  • Crisis in Mediterranean Letters
  • Fintan O’Toole: Why court ruling on evidence is bad for democracy Opinion Fintan O'Toole
  • The trial of Oskar Gröning divides opinion over Nazi atrocity prosecutions Opinion Derek Scally
  • Limited room for manoeuvre in Government’s Spring statement Opinion
  • The ugly face of Pretty Woman – 25 years on Opinion Sarah Benson
  • Martyn Turner Opinion Martyn Turner
  • Since 2011 time has stood still for Fianna Fáil Opinion Odran Flynn
  • Searching for scapegoats Editorial

  • Life & Style

  • We always have choices about how we react to challenges Health & Family Claire Hayes
  • Run with Sonia: June 13th, 2015 Health & Family
  • A week in my . . . kitchen garden: Head kitchen gardener at Airfield Farm, Kitty Scully Health & Family Alison Healy
  • Keeping consultants happy is about more than just the money Health & Family Paul Cullen
  • Get Swimming Week 9: Four-wheel drive, and a highway to confidence Get Swimming Conor Pope , Dominique McMullan
  • Educating advocates: how patients and parents can speak for change Health & Family Sylvia Thompson
  • Second Opinion: If doctors don’t advocate for patients, we fail them Health & Family Muiris Houston
  • Second Opinion: Older people are still blamed for acute hospitals’ ills Health & Family Jacky Jones
  • That’s Men: Tune into tedium to observe yourself, not your cellphone Health & Family Padraig O'Morain
  • Autism spectrum: how to catch a child’s imagination Autism Sheila Wayman
  • Gender neutral: fashion for everyone Fashion Sarah Waldron
  • Increased payments for organic farmers announced Life & Style Alison Healy
  • Tadgh is far from perfect but there’s no hairier love People Patrick Logue
  • Survey: Did you drink too much last week? Health & Family Ciara Kenny
  • Aisling McDermott on Beauty: The wonders of a good facial oil Beauty Aisling McDermott
  • The trolley emergency: when will they ever learn? Health & Family Cillian Twomey
  • Autism and exercise on a level playing pitch Autism Sheila Wayman
  • Get Swimming Week Nine Get Swimming
  • Get Swimming Week 9 Get Swimming
  • More than 8,000 Irish students apply for J1 Visas Travel

  • Culture

  • An Irishman’s Diary on John Sandes and the Anzacs at Gallipoli Heritage Bryan MacMahon
  • Brown Bag funds book scheme for Dublin school inspired by Niamh Sharkey Books
  • Nialler9's New Irish Music: Princess, HamsandwicH and Otherkin Music Niall Byrne
  • The Framing of Harry Gleeson author Kieran Fagan on how an innocent man was hanged Books Kieran Fagan
  • Review: The Hennessy Book of Irish Fiction 2005-2015, edited by Ciarán Carty and Dermot Bolger Books Sarah Gilmartin
  • Unthinkable: Is uncertainty such a bad thing? Culture Joe Humphreys
  • Lamp Books John O'Donnell
  • Where do poems come from? John O’Donnell on his new work’s tribute to Caroline Walsh Books John O'Donnell
  • The Irish Times holds writing contest to mark Africa Day on May 24th Books Martin Doyle
  • Mark Cousins: ‘I’ve always believed Belfast is a very female place’ Film Fionola Meredith
  • Visual Art round-up: Worlds on the brink and cosmic explorations Art & Design Aidan Dunne