Article Archive

May 8th 2015

• • News

  • US envoy Gary Hart dismayed at Northern Ireland violence Politics Simon Carswell
  • George Mitchell on the art of skilful negotiation Politics Simon Carswell
  • Joan and Mary Lou trade vitriol as Billy opts for literary insults Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Over 40 homes face demolition in planned Galway city bypass Irish News Lorna Siggins
  • Ukraine recasts its communist past in new light Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • Lara Marlowe: Post-war massacre sparked Algerian independence Europe Lara Marlowe
  • Uneasy air of peace lingers over Berlin capitulation museum Europe Derek Scally
  • Noonan offers Central Bank control of mortgage interest rates Oireachtas Michael O'Regan
  • Health services in ‘unprecedented meltdown’, Prof John Crown tells Seanad Oireachtas Michael O'Regan
  • Tánaiste says procedure in place to deal with social welfare recipients in debt Oireachtas Michael O'Regan
  • Ireland must prepare contingency plan if UK opts out of EU, Dáil debate hears Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Hiqa condemns HSE over Portlaoise hospital hazards Health Paul Cullen
  • London council pays tenants to leave the crowded city UK Mark Hennessy
  • Carlow-Kilkenny byelection: Renua policies closest to FG Politics Harry McGee
  • And in other news, dogs at polling stations win landslide UK
  • Upper Bann: David Simpson wins ‘gutter campaign’ Politics Sarah Bardon
  • East Antrim: Sammy Wilson holds seat with clear majority Politics Amanda Ferguson
  • West Tyrone: Sinn Féin’s Pat Doherty retains seat Politics Mary Minihan
  • East Belfast: DUP regains seat as Naomi Long loses out Politics Ciarán D'Arcy
  • South Antrim: UUP victory marks return to Westminster Politics Amanda Ferguson
  • North Antrim: Ian Paisley Jr dedicates win to his mother Politics Nevin Farrell
  • West Belfast: Paul Maskey wins ‘vote against austerity’ Politics Ciaran D'Arcy
  • Foyle: SDLP’s Mark Durkan retains parliamentary seat Politics George Jackson
  • Strangford: Jim Shannon romps home with 44% share Politics
  • North Down: Lady Sylvia Hermon claims comfortable victory Politics Erin McGuire
  • South Belfast: SDLP leader sees off challengers Politics Ciarán D'Arcy
  • Newry and Armagh: SF’s Mickey Brady takes seat Politics Sarah Bardon
  • UK Election: Liberal Democrats face uncertainty after vote UK
  • Lagan Valley: Jeffrey Donaldson improves standing Politics Jamie Stinson
  • East Derry: Campbell still sitting at top of the tree Politics George Jackson
  • North Belfast: Dodds kicks on, and puts boot into Sinn Féin Politics Gerry Moriarty
  • South Down: SDLP’s Margaret Ritchie retains her seat Politics Jamie Stinson
  • Galloway vows to return after losing Bradford seat UK
  • Unions to seek public service pay rise by changing pension levy Irish News Martin Wall , Fiach Kelly
  • How did the opinion polls get it so wrong? Politics
  • Youngest Guantanamo prisoner released on bail in Canada World
  • US justice deptartment to examine Baltimore’s police US
  • Senior Mexican police officer held over student disappearances World
  • Guy Carawan, singer of ‘We Shall Overcome’ anthem, dies US
  • CPSU criticises growing gulf in public service pay Irish News Martin Wall
  • UK Election: Telling the story using numbers Politics
  • Court suspends Salman Khan jail sentence pending appeal Asia-Pacific
  • Varadkar to announce campaign to bring Irish nurses home Health Paul Cullen
  • What does Labour do now after wipeout in Scotland? Politics Mark Hennessy
  • Scotland results: SNP landslide to realign UK politics Politics Ruadhán Mac Cormaic
  • Gunman opens fire on students in Nigerian high school Africa
  • Cameron has eight reasons to lift the phone to DUP leader Politics Gerry Moriarty
  • Nick Clegg resigns as Lib Dem leader after election meltdown UK
  • Man arrested over shooting at house in Ballyfermot Crime & Law Dean Ruxton
  • Delaware police video shows officer kicking black suspect US
  • 11 things you should know about the UK election result Politics Patrick Logue
  • Gardaí search for escaped Cloverhill prisoner Crime & Law
  • South Armagh man wins Merseyside seat for Labour UK Mark Hennessy
  • World View: Election outcome ‘beginning of five years of torment’ UK
  • Victory sees Tories take seats they never thought possible Politics Mark Hennessy
  • Ed Miliband announces his resignation as Labour Party leader UK Rachel Flaherty
  • UN using climate change to create new world order, says Abbott aide Asia-Pacific
  • Result hands Cameron mandate to hold referendum on EU Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • Nick Clegg resigns as Liberal Democrat leader UK Sorcha Pollak
  • Boy (8) smuggled into Spanish territory in suitcase Europe
  • Nigel Farage resigns as Ukip leader after failing to win seat UK Rachel Flaherty
  • Donald Clarke: away with horse-trading, in with bets on next Labour leader UK Donald Clarke
  • What if ... the voting system was fair? UK Patrick Smyth
  • Scale of victory can help Tories secure deal to keep UK in EU Politics Stephen Collins
  • HSE failed to act on Portlaoise patient safety risks, Hiqa says Health Paul Cullen
  • Taoiseach congratulates David Cameron on UK election win UK
  • Northern Ireland: Dawn brings light for DUP, as UUP awake Politics Gerry Moriarty
  • Ex-Rehab chief entitled to documents, court rules High Court
  • Where the election was won and lost: key battlegrounds UK Ruadhán Mac Cormaic
  • Give Me a Crash Course In . . . the rise in public service pay Irish News Martin Wall
  • Inmate (40) found dead in Dublin’s Mountjoy Prison Crime & Law
  • Garda, Army carry out training in case of prison officers’ strike Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Man (78) found dead after house fire in Cork Irish News Louise Roseingrave
  • Scottish National Party redraws political map of Britain UK Ruadhán Mac Cormaic
  • Homeless man to be sentenced over fake travel passes Circuit Court
  • Continuity call for Cameron’s key Conservatives UK
  • For now, Cameron is the man who delivered the impossible UK Mark Hennessy
  • Activities of Glenanne gang ‘deeply disturbing’, says judge High Court Susan McKay
  • Woman in her 60s killed in lorry collision near Kilcormac Irish News
  • Prince Charles to visit Mullaghmore during west of Ireland trip Irish News Lorna Siggins
  • Miliband says farewell to a journey that started five years ago UK Mark Hennessy
  • Farage hasn’t gone away – and he probably won’t UK Kathy Sheridan
  • Parents recount seeing dead babies squeezed into metal box Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Fine art replaces advertising on Tehran’s billboards Middle East Thomas Erdbrink
  • Scottish vote: Once-safe Labour seats tumbled like cards UK Ruadhán Mac Cormaic
  • Woman bit another woman’s breast in Galway pub brawl Circuit Court Ann Healy
  • Mid Ulster: Molloy can’t stop himself enjoying someone else’s defeat Politics Nevin Farrell
  • Nepalis turn to rebuilding challenge Asia-Pacific Clifford Coonan
  • Refugees and Jordanians forced to compete for scarce resources Middle East Michael Jansen
  • US justice department to investigate Baltimore police US
  • Girl awarded €20,000 after trapping hand in lift Circuit Court
  • Bishops divided on same-sex marriage, say CoI Archbishops Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Abortion amendment removal bid is for next Dáil - Varadkar Oireachtas Michael O'Regan
  • Six die in helicopter crash carrying foreign diplomats Asia-Pacific
  • Plea for mother to come forward after newborn found Crime & Law Mark Hilliard
  • UK election bloodbath spills online UK Éanna Ó Caollaí
  • Miliband: a 'disappointing and difficult night' for Labour UK
  • An exciting late night of election counts in Northern Ireland Politics
  • Cameron looking to 'form a government in the coming days' UK
  • Youngest Guantanamo prisoner released on bail World
  • The 'Irish' baby chimp in search of a surrogate mother US
  • Scotland results: SNP landslide to realign UK politics UK
  • UKIP leader Farage fails to win seat in UK parliament UK
  • Dashcam footage of police officer kicking suspect in the face US
  • UK Labour leader Miliband resigns after defeat UK
  • Super Fighter: living with an extremely rare condition Health
  • In The Frame: the week in Irish Times photos Ireland
  • Death valley: the land war gripping Honduras Irish News

  • Sport

  • Oman trimaran takes three hours off Round Ireland record Other Sports
  • Battle of the outhalves an intriguing subplot in Ulster/Munster clash Rugby Liam Toland
  • Murray relishing rare chance to even the score with Pienaar Pro12 Gerry Thornley
  • Sam McKeown aiming to maintain recent fine form at Queen’s Regatta Other Sports Liam Gorman
  • Philip Deignan could be set for Tour de France debut Other Sports Shane Stokes
  • Fagan and O’Brien face fitness tests as St Pat’s host Shamrock Rovers National League Emmet Malone
  • Andrew Smith seeks strong end to Munster sojourn Pro12 Gerry Thornley
  • Matt O’Connor expects ‘abrasive’ Treviso clash Pro12 Johnny Watterson
  • Manchester United pip Liverpool to sign Memphis Depay English Soccer Daniel Taylor
  • System grossly unfair on weak, says John Meyler Gaelic Games Seán Moran
  • Irish Amateur Open first round ends in nine-way tie for lead Golf Brian Keogh
  • Sub-plots abound for Ireland's clash with England but weather could hold key Other Sports Emmet Riordan
  • The Morning Sports Briefing Soccer
  • Football family pulls together to help Derry City hero Mark Farren National League Emmet Malone
  • Dan Carter and Richie McCaw bid Crusaders farewell with Reds rout Rugby
  • Liverpool say they were never interested in Memphis Depay English Soccer
  • Louis van Gaal: Michael Carrick will not play again this season English Soccer
  • Mauro Bergamasco set for last game on Italian soil against Connacht Pro12 Eamon Donoghue
  • Floyd Mayweather says he has changed his mind on Manny Pacquiao rematch Other Sports
  • Munster welcome Paul O’Connell back for Kingspan Stadium visit Rugby Eamon Donoghue
  • Serena Williams’ unbeaten run ended by Petra Kvitova Other Sports
  • Rain stops play in Malahide as Ireland/England called off Other Sports
  • Death of Tom Woulfe – one of the GAA’s most influential figures Gaelic Games
  • UCD set for Europa League after topping Fair Play standings National League Ruaidhri Croke
  • Premier League weekend team news English Soccer
  • Tiger Woods set to keep Players cut record alive Golf
  • Rain checks start of Irish summer while clouds gather for England Other Sports Emmet Riordan
  • Mark O’Sullivan’s late winner gets Cork City back on track National League
  • Depleted Galway brush Derry aside at the Brandywell National League
  • Portmarnock Golf Club to consult members about admitting female members Golf Philip Reid
  • Cian Healy’s injury run continues after neck surgery Pro12 Gavin Cummiskey
  • Mick McCarthy ready for final climb back to Premier League English Soccer Paul Doyle
  • Louis Van Gaal says he was forced to move quickly for Memphis Depay English Soccer Jamie Jackson and David Hytner
  • Mourinho would block Cech move to rivals – if he could English Soccer David Hytner and Jamie Jackson
  • Drogheda United earn first win in 10 as Daryl Kavanagh finds range National League
  • Amorebieta gives Middlesbrough play-off advantage English Soccer
  • Rory McIlroy scrambles to stay in contention at Sawgrass Golf
  • Pro12: Lethargic Leinster struggle to see off Treviso Pro12 Gavin Cummiskey

  • Business

  • Coalition echoes Tory campaign mantra about recovery and stability Economy Arthur Beesley
  • Grexit more worrying than Brexit Business Lara Marlowe
  • Goodman empire is built on good tax planning, privacy and international trade Agribusiness & Food Colm Keena
  • Spotify to announce launch of video-streaming service Technology
  • Global markets remain volatile amid bond sell-off and UK poll Markets Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Approval from Holcim key to €6bn CRH deal Manufacturing Barry O'Halloran
  • Alcatel-Lucent improves profit margins in first quarter despite US sales slowdown Technology
  • Revenue to review Goodman group structure Agribusiness & Food Colm Keena
  • Corporate watchdog not asked to investigate Siteserv share trading Financial Services Mark Paul
  • Goodbody poaches four senior staff from rival Davy Financial Services Mark Paul
  • Ebay and Paypal to continue working closely after split Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • State’s holdings in Irish banks valued at €16.4bn, says Noonan Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • Aer Lingus to increase capacity as passenger numbers fall Transport & Tourism Barry O'Halloran
  • Uber bids $3 billion for Nokia’s HERE mapping service Technology
  • UCD graduate moved his family to Hong Kong with just five weeks’ notice Work Clifford Coonan
  • Syngenta rejects $45 billion Monsanto takeover offer Agribusiness & Food
  • German trade and output numbers disappoint Economy
  • FTSE and pound surge on strong Tory election showing Markets
  • UPC Ireland’s acquisition of Bitbuzz drives revenue up 8% Technology Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Moody’s sees UK rating risk if votes to leave EU Economy
  • Moody’s give Ardagh credit for dropping Verallia bid Manufacturing Barry O'Halloran
  • Central Bank data indicates Irish variable rates 2% higher Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Mixing tequila and Irish whiskey proves enticing for JB & Cia Agribusiness & Food
  • Sterling and FTSE soar after Tories gain overall majority Markets
  • Scion of a prominent political dynasty who gave his vote to accountancy Financial Services Fiona Reddan
  • Strong US sales driving Toyota to another record profit Manufacturing
  • Pharma group Amarin sues FDA over right to brief doctors on drug Health & Pharma Katie Thomas
  • Tory election win pushes FTSE 250 to record peak Health & Pharma
  • Quinn family looks to amend claim in action on €2.34bn loans Commercial Property
  • What to do when the team doesn’t deliver Work Anne Grady
  • Three strategies for saving time Work
  • Playing it straight in family business succession Work Erin McGuire
  • Heavyweights limber up for €1 billion Quinn Insurance versus PwC bout Financial Services Mark Paul
  • Cawley wings it to Prague to advise airports Transport & Tourism Mark Paul
  • Hong Kong goes green Companies Mark Paul
  • It’s the racy reds versus the battling blues as CWC gets ready to rumble Technology Mark Paul
  • Playing the markets is back in vogue, say summit organisers Markets Mark Paul
  • Lost in the post Companies Mark Paul
  • Planet Business Economy Laura Slattery

  • Opinion

  • Noel Whelan: Fine prospects for Fine Gael in the byelection Opinion Noel Whelan
  • Wild Goose Chase – An Irishman’s Diary about the Battle of Fontenoy Opinion Frank McNally
  • Martyn Turner Opinion Martyn Turner
  • Donald Clarke: Why won’t old bands leave us alone? Opinion Donald Clarke
  • A Rubicon election in UK Editorial
  • Going beyond lip service when it comes to General Election candidate selection Editorial
  • Poolbeg chimneys and city skyline Letters
  • Age of presidential candidates Letters
  • Leaving Certificate points system Letters
  • Waiting for the bus at Busáras Letters
  • Water charges and landlords Letters
  • Larry Goodman Letters
  • Marriage referendum Letters

  • Life & Style

  • Give Me Five: Beetroot and barley salad Food & Drink Lilly Higgins
  • Old Moore’s Kardashian obsession is getting out of hand Life & Style Rosita Boland
  • Cocchi Americano 16.5%, €32.99 Drink John Wilson
  • Interactive Wear It Out: Laura Mullet's guide to summer Fashion Emma Fraser
  • Hilary Fannin: I was top of the class in drinking down the nuns’ wild tales People Hilary Fannin
  • Roy Lichtenstein’s €1,000 painting now valued at €50m Fine Art & Antiques Michael Parsons
  • Winston Churchill’s ‘Victory Watch’ to be auctioned in London Fine Art & Antiques Michael Parsons
  • James Connolly’s membership card for the Scottish Labour Party to be auctioned Fine Art & Antiques Michael Parsons
  • Political columnist and stern critic of US’s imperial ways People
  • Portrait of war: Absolution and ‘the perfect death’ on the Rue du Bois People Ronan McGreevy
  • Best Day Out in Ireland: five great Irish cycles Best Day out
  • Meal Ticket: YO! Sushi, Dublin 2 Restaurant reviews Rachel Collins
  • Bouncing, bikes and kids breaking bones Health & Family Derek Cawley
  • Take it home: a light Irish beer stuffed with flavour and a Tasmanian Chardonnay Food & Drink John Wilson
  • Food File: the weekly food news round-up Food & Drink Marie Claire Digby

  • Culture

  • The name’s Bond, box-set Bond tv-radio-web Laurence Mackin
  • Kit Harington: when it Snows, it pours Film Donald Clarke
  • Sarah Greene: 'You have to be a little bit mental to be in this job' Culture Peter Crawley
  • 10 summer releases to watch out for Books Sarah Gilmartin
  • Peter Gordon on Arthur Russell: ‘I miss him as a friend and as a collaborator’ Music Jim Carroll
  • Photography awards: Life, nature and history are catching your eye Photography
  • Culture Shock: Were there any justice, ‘The Field’ would never have been written Stage Peter Crawley
  • Television: Killing them softly? That’s not policy at Seattle Grace Hospital tv-radio-web Bernice Harrison
  • Can we do it? Yes, we can: Sarah Bannan on daring to use the first person plural Books Sarah Bannan
  • VE Day: Joy in Europe, but worse horrors of WWII were yet to come Heritage Eileen Battersby
  • Heaven Adores You review: Needs 10 per cent less TLC and 90 per cent more TMZ Film Tara Brady
  • Bono’s injury and U2’s shrinking tour Music Brian Boyd
  • Chris Rock: ‘We’re not as funny as we used to be. It’s not as important as it used to be’ Film Tara Brady
  • Dear Christy. I’d go to your exhibition, but I’m in a wheelchair Heritage Rosaleen McDonagh
  • Houston we have a remix: sample the sounds of the universe Music Jim Carroll
  • Can rock and classical share a sonic space? The case for and against, your honour Music Tony Clayton-Lea
  • Pop Corner: Charli speaks out while Sam shuts up Music Ailbhe Malone
  • The Irish Times Film Show: Big Game & The Canal Film