Article Archive

May 13th 2015

• • News

  • Obama must strike delicate balance at Arab summit US Simon Carswell
  • Shell among eight objectors to new emissions licence for Corrib gas refinery Irish News Lorna Siggijs
  • No State funds for Dublin City Council to house homeless Social Affairs Olivia Kelly
  • Talks continue to avert bus strike Irish News Martin Wall
  • Miriam Lord: TDs’ pension questions raise a lotto laughs for Howlin Oireachtas Miriam Lord
  • Public pay rises could spark private sector demands – EU Commission Irish News Martin Wall
  • Enda Kenny ‘cautious’ about changes to EU treaties Politics Stephen Collins
  • Ahern and Cowen receive most in State pensions Oireachtas Michael O'Regan
  • Referendum body to clarify position on surrogacy and adoption Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Analysis: Surrogacy and adoption rights will not be affected by referendum result Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Archbishops and leading theologian call for Yes vote Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • No progress in talks as Kerry meets Putin Europe
  • Champion of liberation theology gets rehabilitation treatment Religion & Beliefs Paddy Agnew
  • FG senses tide turning in Carlow-Kilkenny byelection Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Eddie Hobbs appeals to Renua Ireland donors for €1m Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Emboldened David Cameron gets set for EU renegotiations UK Mark Hennessy
  • Nepal: Monsoon poses risk of landslides and floods World
  • Mother of baby who died at Portlaoise to meet Varadkar Health Mark Hilliard
  • Investigation after baby dies during birth in Cavan hospital Health Paul Cullen
  • China baby boy survives eight days being buried alive Asia-Pacific
  • North Korea defence minister ‘executed’ for sleeping Asia-Pacific
  • Motorcyclist killed in Wicklow crash Crime & Law
  • Coalition advised that State should buy troubled buy-to-lets Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Smuggled documents enough to indict al-Assad, say investigators Middle East
  • State cuts funding for Catholic marriage agency Accord Politics Fiach Kelly , Patsy McGarry
  • Taoiseach confident same-sex marriage referendum will pass Politics Mary Minihan
  • ‘Industrial sized’ holiday caters for 6,400 Europe
  • Ireland faces decision over EU migration relocation policy Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • Britain criticises EU over Mediterranean migrant plans Europe
  • Swimmer awarded €35,000 for breaking teeth in pool dive Circuit Court
  • Gunmen kill 43 Shias in attack on bus in Karachi Asia-Pacific
  • Former RTÉ presenter Derek Davis dies aged 67 Irish News
  • MH370 airplane search finds shipwreck in Indian Ocean Asia-Pacific
  • Love Hate actor charged over armed raid District Court Tom Tuite
  • No campaigners fixated with sex, says senator Eamonn Coghlan Irish News Ciarán D'Arcy
  • The Cambodian challenge: tackling illiteracy and high dropout rates Education Timothy O’Connor
  • Prince Charles’ ‘black spider’ letters to be published UK
  • Dozens feared dead after fire in Manila slipper factory Asia-Pacific
  • Dáil suspended as Kenny tells Paul Murphy to ‘toddle along’ Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Ireland to accept 272 migrants per 20,000 under EU quotas Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • French police hunt 17 rare monkeys after theft from zoo Europe
  • Vatican recognises state of Palestine with new treaty Middle East
  • Marriage referendum: Coveney calls No side arguments ‘bogus’ Politics Mary Minihan
  • Four Portlaoise hospital staff face disciplinary action Social Affairs Kitty Holland in Portlaoise
  • Islamic State’s second-in-command reportedly killed in air strike Middle East
  • Paediatrician tells inquiry he was ‘delighted’ at baby’s improvements Health Aine McMahon
  • East African leaders condemn ‘attempted coup’ in Burundi Africa
  • David Norris refuses to remove Yes badge in Leinster House Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Man accused of assaulting women at Rose of Tralee District Court Anne Lucey
  • Cavan hospital maternity services monitored, Kenny tells Dáil Oireachtas Michael O'Regan
  • Kildare intercounty footballer cleared of assaulting Cork man District Court Gordon Deegan
  • Disability agency to cease family supports in wake of Tusla cutback Health Ciarán D'Arcy
  • Ireland ranks 15th in global league table for maths, science Education Joe Humphreys
  • Most employers demand 2.1 degree of applicants - survey Education Joe Humphreys
  • Gay-themed traffic lights get Vienna into mood for song Social Affairs
  • Mortgage groups call on banks to stop repossession cases Politics Conor Pope
  • Francis McPeake home attacked over claims, trial told Crime & Law
  • Elderly couple can stay in home, pending legal bid outcome High Court Aodhan O’Faolain
  • Key dissident held after suspects in bomb-making targeted Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Housing groups criticise mortgage-to-rent reforms Consumer Aine McMahon
  • Andy Burnham to run for Labour leadership UK
  • Nurse alleged to have locked dementia sufferer in toilet Health Pamela Duncan
  • Seymour Hersh challenges White House story of Osama bin Laden’s death US Simon Carswell
  • Prince Charles’s letters reveal a man of many interests UK Mark Hennessy
  • Ruby set in platinum ring with diamonds sold for €27m Irish News
  • Diplomats say deadly nerve agents at undeclared Syria site Middle East
  • US marine helicopter and crew still missing after Nepal earthquake Asia-Pacific
  • Prosecutor urges death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber US
  • Oppressive atmosphere created around referendum debate Irish News Aoife Carr
  • Princes Charles criticised Iraq war resources in Blair letter UK
  • PAC to appeal order to disclose data to ex-Rehab chief High Court
  • Tusla denies Accord cut a ‘slap on wrist’ for Catholic Church Social Affairs Aoife Carr , Ciaran D'Arcy
  • Accord funding cut for lack of money, says Pat Rabbitte Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Philadelphia crash: Train travelling at double the speed limit US Simon Carswell
  • Strong handshake may mean you will live longer, reports ‘Lancet’ Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Banks’ veto removed under Coalition mortgage arrears plan Politics Fiach Kelly
  • North Korea executes defence chief on treason charges Asia-Pacific
  • At least five killed in Philadelphia train crash US
  • Taoiseach believes same-sex marriage referendum will pass Politics
  • Nicaragua's Telica volcano erupts metres from hikers World
  • Dáil suspended as Kenny tells TD to 'toddle along' Oireachtas
  • A Noble Call for a 'Yes' vote Irish News
  • Same-sex marriage: inside the Yes campaign Politics

  • Sport

  • Jim McGuinness returns in supporting role for Donegal Gaelic Football Keith Duggan
  • The joys of Wexford: The first to win four All-Irelands in a row Gaelic Games Keith Duggan
  • Cork’s underage famine threatens the senior side Hurling Seán Moran
  • The Irish Times/Irish Sports Council Sportswoman Award for April: Katie Walsh (Horse racing) Sport Mary Hannigan
  • Lurking shadow in the chapel spells trouble for Vinny Sport Roddy L'Estrange
  • Iain Henderson ultimately a victim of modern game’s anxieties Rugby Alan Quinlan
  • Henderson ban could include first World Cup warm-up match Pro12 Gavin Cummiskey
  • Howlin unsure as to when public sector pay talks will conclude Racing Michael O'Regan
  • Yaya Toure calls for radical sanctions against racist fans English Soccer Owen Gibson
  • GAA column: Undue worry about negative football is for neutrals – and vanquished Gaelic Games Seán Moran
  • The Morning Sports Briefing Sport
  • McCarthy open to playing away from Croke Park in Leinster championship Gaelic Games Ian O'Riordan
  • Tommy O’Donnell likely to miss Dragons clash with hamstring injury Pro12 John Fallon
  • Anthony Nash says players need drug education Gaelic Games Ian O'Riordan
  • Hard to take offence at Jack Grealish’s decision to wait International Emmet Malone
  • Jack Grealish turns down senior Ireland squad call-up International Emmet Malone
  • Leopardstown racecourse gets €2 million funding boost Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Blinkers can help Zannda throw down Oaks marker Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Fans flock to see Manny Pacquiao arrive back in Manila after Mayweather loss Other Sports
  • Carlos Tevez a reckless danger on and off the pitch Champions League Jonathan Wilson
  • Pep Guardiola: Lionel Messi is the best player of all time Champions League
  • Sam Burgess tells Stuart Lancaster he is ready for World Cup International Paul Rees
  • Rugby analysis: ‘Dangerous’ soccer studs creeping into game Rugby Andy McGeady
  • David Moran makes his own mark as one of best midfielders in the game Gaelic Football Ian O'Riordan
  • Rory McIlroy to deploy aggressive approach on Quail Hollow greens Golf
  • Paul O’Connell named by peers as Player of the Year Rugby Gerry Thornley
  • Manchester City likely to retain Manuel Pellegrini for another season English Soccer David Conn
  • Championsip 2015: In the hot summer of 1995 Clare left a crater in the hurling landscape Gaelic Games Malachy Clerkin
  • Ulster’s Iain Henderson has red card decision overturned Pro12 John O'Sullivan
  • Andy Murray runs rings around Jeremy Chardy to advance in Rome Other Sports
  • Guardiola’s Bayern still a work in progress Champions League Barney Ronay
  • Leona Maguire on top of the world after second consecutive US victory Golf John O'Sullivan
  • Star Of Seville holds off Together Forever’s late burst to claim Musidora Racing
  • Ireland to host the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup International
  • Roddy Collins thinking big at Waterford National League Ruaidhrí Croke
  • Setanta Sports Cup scrapped for 2015 due to scheduling difficulties National League Emmet Malone
  • Tom Mohan praises Ireland U17 side despite European exit International Paul Buttner
  • Juventus dispatch Real Madrid to book place in final Champions League Sid Lowe
  • Ireland to host the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup Sport

  • Business

  • Inside Track: Paul Hackett, ClickandGo.com chief executive Transport & Tourism Olive Keogh
  • Road Warrior, winning customers by entertainment, airlines offering free movies and wi fi, hotels producing films. Transport & Tourism Joan Scales
  • Three-storey investment deal in Dublin 2 Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • €550,000 for ground-floor Portobello office unit near Luas green line Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • High-profile Temple Bar building sells for more than €3m Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • €1.75m for Victorian with a lift Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • €842,500 sought for Dublin 15 retail and office investment Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Starbucks to take over cafe Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Trespass to open store Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Prominent retail investment for €1.8m on one of Cork’s premier streets Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Key money back in vogue Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Keen interest expected in former Esmonde Motors site in Stillorgan Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Penneys drops entirely out of Naas Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Period features by sea Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Mixed-use space for investment in Cabinteely Commercial Property Justin Comiskey
  • Galway city centre mixed-use property on sale for €4m Commercial Property Justin Comiskey
  • Apartment block near UL for €1.7m Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Strong growth in industrial market as first quarter figures reach 2008 high Commercial Property Justin Comiskey
  • Call for ‘robust measures’ to prevent aid abuse in Africa Financial Services Mark Hilliard
  • Estate agents silent over Cushman & Wakefield merger with DTZ Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Mark Carney expected to warn markets on interest rate rise timing Economy Fiona Walsh
  • It’s Ormonde versus Almonty in battle over tungsten mine Energy & Resources Barry O'Halloran
  • Almonty chief says funds in place for €27m bid Energy & Resources Barry O'Halloran
  • Revenue estimate tax-take contribution of high earners rises Economy Arthur Beesley
  • B of I to rent former Fás headquarters once set for Twitter Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Drumm faces uphill battle in appeal against bankruptcy ruling Financial Services Simon Carswell
  • O’Brien ‘collateral damage’ in RTE report on IBRC, court hears Financial Services Mark Paul
  • AIB Start-up Academy: Why are we doing this? Companies
  • Facebook Ireland MD Sonia Flynn off to SoundCloud in Berlin Technology Karlin Lillington
  • BuzzFeed, BBC to publish stories straight to Facebook Technology Pamela Newenham
  • Massive tax increases for backpackers in Australian budget Work Padraig Collins
  • Belfast spin-out to create 10 jobs Technology Francess McDonnell
  • SABMiller profit beats expectations, sees tough year ahead Agribusiness & Food
  • TUI second-quarter losses narrow to €167.8 million Transport & Tourism
  • RTÉ story on O’Brien and IBRC based on leaked letter to bank liquidator Financial Services Mark Paul
  • ABN Amro posts highest profits in four years Financial Services
  • Banking Inquiry: Parlon says CIF must accept responsibility Financial Services Sarah Bardon
  • German growth slows more than expected Economy
  • Assets plunge at Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s Irish arm Financial Services Fiona Reddan
  • US pluriteral trade agreements carry significant risks Economy Martin Wolf
  • Euro zone growing at fastest rate in two years Economy
  • Maersk reports 57 per cent jump in first-quarter profit Transport & Tourism
  • EU said to be considering plan in event of Greek exit Economy
  • Bank of England cuts forecasts through 2017 Economy
  • RTÉ report would ‘irreparably damage’ Denis O’Brien Media & Marketing Mark Paul
  • Brussels issues warning over budget targets for 2015, 2016 Economy Suzanne Lynch
  • Greece falls back into recession amid standoff with creditors Economy
  • Facebook to pay contract and temporary workers more Media & Marketing
  • C&C operating profit declines 9.2% to €115 million Agribusiness & Food Pamela Newenham
  • Banking Inquiry: Deloitte audits employed ‘due care and diligence’ Financial Services Colin Gleeson
  • Banking Inquiry: Negative equity crisis ‘very very unfortunate’ Financial Services Colin Gleeson
  • ECB concerned over Greek internal relations Economy
  • European shares fall but Irish market up Economy Arthur Beesley
  • North’s recovery may be falling behind rest of UK, say economists Economy Francess McDonnell

  • Opinion

  • Lobsters and restaurants Letters
  • Attention to detail Letters
  • An epidemic of epidemics? Letters
  • Marriage referendum Letters
  • Coursework and assessing students Letters
  • Aftermath of Westminster elections Letters
  • Violin passion – An Irishman’s Diary about Maxim Vengerov and the Great Exhibition of 1865 Opinion Frank McNally
  • Kathy Sheridan: 10 things we’ve learned from the UK elections Opinion Kathy Sheridan
  • Patricia McKenna: Referendum Commission’s original role should be restored Opinion Patricia McKenna
  • Travellers and gay people have common cause against racism and homophobia Opinion Rosaleen McDonagh
  • A crucial by-election test for the parties in Carlow/Kilkenny Editorial
  • Decriminalisation of homosexuality was just the beginning Opinion Máire Geoghegan Quinn
  • The legal principles at the heart of the same-sex marriage debate Opinion Benedict O Floinn

  • Life & Style

  • ‘It is lovely when the patient says their quality of life is back to normal’ Health & Family Priscilla Lynch
  • Jaguar takes a leap of faith with its new XE Motors Michael McAleer
  • Second Opinion: Do we need to be afraid of people with mental health problems? Health & Family Jacky Jones
  • My Obituary: Michael Ryan, a counsellor who wrote a guide for gay teenagers People Kate Holmquist
  • Looking for . . . a two-bedroom apartment in Dublin city under €215,000 New to Market Aidan Murphy
  • Wallflowers, colourful handles and industrial glamour Interiors Alanna Gallagher
  • Maserati Ghibli: meet the new Italian lord of the dance Motors Neil Briscoe
  • ‘Derek Davis could have been with me on Lough Sheelin today, waiting for the mayfly to rise’ People Kate Holmquist
  • Toyota and Nissan recall thousand of cars in Ireland Motors Michael McAleer
  • Hidden gem by Dublin’s Pigeon House New to Market Rose Doyle
  • Michael Harding: The pressure of other people made me flee the city People Michael Harding
  • Video: Is kayaking around Dalkey Ireland’s Best Day Out? Ireland

  • Culture

  • Kirkos invite their audience into the twilight zone Music Michael Dervan
  • Alex Hijmans, údar, ag léamh as a úrscéal nua Treibh Pól Ó Muirí
  • Deireadh leis an tsraith reatha de SIAMSAÍOCHT @ 6! Treibh Pól Ó Muirí
  • Margadh ar mire Treibh Caoimhe Ní Laighin
  • Leabhair an tsamhraidh Treibh Alan Titley
  • Galar na gcás Treibh Pádraic Breathnach
  • What goes in to writing a biography? Five years of your life for a start Books Paul Clements
  • Assassin's Creed finally put women in the driving seat with latest release Games Emer Sugrue
  • Bidding frenzy as Sotheby’s close to making art auction record Culture
  • The Book Quiz: raining cats and dogs (and pigs and horses) The Book Quiz Robert Dunbar
  • Derek Davis: ‘Everybody comes off a little bit scarred by RTÉ’ tv-radio-web Patrick Freyne
  • Mad Max: Fury Road review: a post-apocalyptic western of the highest order Film Donald Clarke
  • Pitch Perfect 2 review: Hits all the right notes Film Donald Clarke
  • Mad Max 4: ‘The film you couldn’t kill with a stick’ Film Donald Clarke
  • If you listen to one thing this week: Shamir's debut album Ratchet Music Jim Carroll
  • Happy 80th birthday, Eddie Linden, poet, pacifist and Catholic atheist Books John Cooney
  • From Fassbender's Macbeth to Farrell's Lobster: Donald Clarke's first picks for Cannes 2015 Culture Donald Clarke
  • Omar Sosa: Ilé | Album review Music Cormac Larkin
  • Brahms & Schumann: Ann Murray and Malcolm Martineau | Album Review Music Michael Dervan
  • Daniel Herskedal: Slow Eastbound Train | Album Review Music Cormac Larkin
  • Noeleen Ní Cholla: An Mhaighdean Mhara | Album Review Music Siobhan Long
  • Happy 5th birthday, Little Island Books Siobhán Parkinson
  • Mad Max: Fury Road official trailer Film Trailers
  • The making of Mad Max: Fury Road Film