Article Archive

May 19th 2015

• • News

  • A portal to the future of the arts in education Education John Coolahan
  • Fitzgerald satisfied ‘every effort’ made to keep jails safe Irish News Barry Roche
  • Burton rejects calls for autumn election and favours 2016 Politics Harry McGee
  • Controversial John Bercow back in Commons hot seat UK Mark Hennessy
  • Ecstasy can cause a variety of adverse health effects in users Health Muiris Houston
  • Majority of Cork heroin deaths due to mixing drugs Irish News Barry Roche
  • New shopping centre for Ballymun after 15 year wait Social Affairs Olivia Kelly
  • Flanagan to raise Dublin and Monaghan bombs with Villiers Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Food and drink body warns against ‘discriminatory taxes’ Irish News Alison Healy
  • Poll: Majority against taking in fleeing migrants Politics Stephen Collins
  • Militias mobilise against Islamic State in Ramadi Middle East Erika Solomon , Borzou Daragahi
  • Men burgling Limerick house found bodies and called gardaí Crime & Law Barry Roche , Simon Carswell , Kathryn Hayes
  • Colombia landslide kills over 50 people, injures dozens World
  • Trial begins of former Thai prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra Asia-Pacific
  • Police arrest 170 after nine die in Texas biker gang shootout US Simon Carswell
  • John McGuinness says he will vote No in marriage referendum Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Refugees to be given integration courses before being resettled around Ireland Social Affairs Ruadhán Mac Cormaic
  • Joe Caslin installs second mural on the side of a castle Irish News Una Mullally
  • Critical risks at Portlaoise hospital raised by medics in 2011 Health Paul Cullen
  • Writer takes dim view of ‘Charlie Hebdo’ protest Europe Lara Marlowe
  • French attack survivor Luz says he is leaving Charlie Hebdo Europe
  • Five fishermen rescued by an Irish trawler in Celtic Sea Irish News Barry Roche
  • Yes campaign focuses on ‘get out the vote’ in final three days Politics Harry McGee
  • Court refuses to hear Winkie Rea’s appeal over Boston tapes Crime & Law Alan Erwin
  • Negotiations on public service pay to begin in earnest Irish News Martin Wall
  • Man (40) charged with IRA membership granted temporary bail Courts
  • Afghan policemen jailed over Farkhunda mob killing Middle East
  • Mary McAleese: No vote would ‘cost our gay children everything’ Politics Mary Minihan
  • ‘It’s Barack. Really!’ Obama gets his own Twitter account US Niamh Towey
  • US fears militia involvement in Ramadi risks more bloodshed Middle East
  • Dart services suspended between Raheny and Howth/Malahide Irish News
  • Paul Cullen: Playing blame game over Portlaoise not helping situation Health Paul Cullen
  • Resident at centre for disabled had to ‘purchase’ staff Social Affairs Pamela Duncan
  • Jail term suspended over keeping starving dogs at home Crime & Law Alan Erwin
  • Islamic State’s Ramadi seizure another setback for al-Abadi Middle East Tim Arango , in Baghdad
  • Cuts to guidance counselling have ‘entrenched privilege’ Education Joe Humphreys
  • Online profile of HSE’s Tony O’Brien changed ahead of committee appearance Health Paul Cullen
  • Ashers Bakery found guilty of discrimination Crime & Law Gerry Moriarty
  • Work on €5m Clontarf section of Dublin Bay cycle path starts Environment Olivia Kelly
  • Consultancy firm owned by Brian Cowen reports €17,000 profits Politics
  • Court orders arrest of Grangegorman squat residents High Court Mary Carolan
  • Goalkeeper awarded €30,000 over knee lacerated during match Circuit Court
  • Simon Harris says No side are ‘trying to change’ referendum Politics Tim O'Brien
  • John McGuinness allowed to say he will vote No, Fianna Fáil says Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Women awarded nearly €36,000 after National Library incident Circuit Court
  • Lawyers’ group caution on Yes campaign advocacy Crime & Law Ciarán D'Arcy
  • Gardaí release photograph of baby found abandoned Social Affairs Conor Lally
  • Bitter dispute in Galicia over selection of author with links to Franco Europe Guy Hedgecoe
  • Gardaí release photograph of baby found abandoned Irish News Conor Lally
  • Black people suffer most racism, much of it below radar Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Zimbabwe economy stalls as politicians vie to succeed Robert Mugabe Africa Bill Corcoran
  • Ukraine denies rebel claim of swap plan to free ‘Russian troops’ Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • Flanagan says he can’t detail approach to UK’s EU vote Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Man injured at Traveller wedding reception loses damages claim High Court Mary Carolan
  • Anti-Austerity Alliance urges voters to turn out for Yes campaign Social Affairs Mark Hilliard
  • GlaxoSmithKline fails to get injunction over Seretide inhaler High Court Mary Carolan
  • Shooting of pop singer latest high-profile attack on women in Turkey Europe
  • US judge schedules date for Irish nanny’s murder trial US Simon Carswell
  • Tony O’Brien to meet RTÉ boss over HSE allegations Health Paul Cullen
  • HSE management ‘clearly incapable’, say Portlaoise parents Health Paul Cullen
  • Limerick deaths may been suicide pact Irish News Kathryn Hayes
  • Ó Snodaigh says council giving homeless sleeping bags instead of accommodation Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Germanwings crash investigators finish identifying bodies Europe
  • Limerick couple may have died in a joint suicide pact Crime & Law Kathryn Hayes
  • Police arrest nine men over Hatton Garden jewellery raid UK
  • Carers’ Association criticises Department of Jobs Social Affairs Elaine Edwards
  • Mary McAleese: My devout Catholic son bullied for being gay Politics Mary Minihan
  • Prince Charles and Gerry Adams share handshake in Galway Irish News Lorna Siggins
  • Senator criticises lack of female politicians in favour of No vote Social Affairs Mark Hilliard
  • First Families First: Same-sex proposal ‘deeply worrying’ Social Affairs Mark Hilliard
  • Ecstasy and toxic varieties easily available at student hangouts Social Affairs Catherine Healy
  • Helping illegal Irish in the US still a priority, says Flanagan Oireachtas Michael O'Regan
  • Richard Bruton defends policy on rural support Oireachtas Michael O'Regan
  • No side seek to curb 'Political correctness gone mad' Politics
  • Trial begins of former Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra Asia-Pacific
  • 'Don't be this guy - your vote matters' Ireland
  • 'It's out there baby': Obama joins Twitter US
  • Mary McAleese: voting yes 'it's the right thing to do' Irish News
  • Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall visit Galway Irish News
  • John Waters: 'The Yes vote is in freefall' Irish News

  • Sport

  • Aidan O’Brien maiden winner Giovanni Canaletto out to earn Derby ticket Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Cork hurler Lorcan McLoughlin to miss Waterford game Gaelic Football Ian O'Riordan
  • Seán Cavanagh concerned sledging could prove a threat to players’ mental health Gaelic Football Ian O'Riordan
  • McIlroy generating a new fear factor amongst his peers Golf Philip Reid
  • Munster have regrouped and mauled way out of adversity Rugby Gerry Thornley
  • Anthony Foley looks for consistency to continue against Ospreys Pro12 Johnny Waterson
  • The Morning Sports Briefing Sport
  • Justin Gatlin slams ‘disrespectful’ Beijing organisers Other Sports
  • Lynam’s star sprinter Sole Power in line for first Curragh start since 2011 Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Jim McGuinness column: Mature Donegal display could herald a new era Gaelic Games Jim McGuinness
  • Over 50 people arrested in Mafia-linked Italian match-fixing investigation Soccer
  • Camille Lopez and Teddy Thomas omitted from France World Cup training squad International
  • Ulster’s Rob Herring cited for alleged stamp against Glasgow Warriors Pro12 Eamon Donoghue
  • Rhys Ruddock’s World Cup chances boosted by inclusion in Emerging Ireland squad International Eamon Donoghue
  • Peter Stringer signs one year deal with Sale Sharks Rugby
  • Mayo football captain Keith Higgins returns to hurling panel Gaelic Games Eamon Donoghue
  • Adam Johnson to feature in Sunderland’s last two games, says Advocaat English Soccer
  • Raheem Sterling agent says reports are ‘blown out of proportion’ English Soccer
  • Found leads powerful Aidan O’Brien team in to Tattersalls Irish 1,000 Guineas Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Patrick Reed withdraws from Irish Open at Royal County Down Golf
  • Rory McIlroy to tee it up alongside fellow Ryder Cup stars at Wentworth Golf Ruaidhrí Croke
  • Australian NFL player Jesse Williams diagnosed with cancer Other Sports
  • Arsene Wenger credits ‘free’ man Coquelin English Soccer David Hytner
  • An Post Rás: Italian team bounces back after expulsion Other Sports Shane Stokes
  • Luke Donald voices concerns over European Tour rules Golf Ewan Murray
  • Dick Advocaat keeps Sunderland guessing over future English Soccer Louise Taylor
  • Liverpool owners prepared to hold Raheem Sterling to contract English Soccer Andy Hunter
  • Andy McGeady: Warning - contains data, use carefully Other Sports Andy McGeady

  • Business

  • Green shoots after a fallow period at Arboretum Retail & Services Fiona Reddan
  • John Fitzgerald: Paying the right price for energy Energy & Resources John FitzGerald
  • Me & My Money: Rachel Doyle, chief operations officer, PIBA Personal Finance Tony Clayton-Lea
  • Picking the right sectors can turbocharge investor returns Personal Finance Proinsias O'Mahony
  • Stocktake: art sales, US markets, buying in Europe, name changes, growth in EFTs Personal Finance Proinsias O'Mahony
  • Q&A Dominic Coyle: Tax and Equitable Life compensation payments Personal Finance Dominic Coyle
  • Argento founder Peter Boyle is streets ahead of the past Retail & Services Francess McDonnell
  • Greek bond yields up over debt concern Markets Colm Keena
  • Decision on IAG Aer Lingus offer could take weeks Transport & Tourism Barry O'Halloran
  • Belfast City Airport could treble number of jet flights Transport & Tourism Francess McDonnell
  • Cantillon: Do cement lawsuits have any foundation? Manufacturing
  • Cantillon: Horan takes swipe at McCoy over ‘Brexit’ Economy
  • Consumer watchdog’s s silence on rates speaks volumes Financial Services
  • Dunnes Stores UK textile division profits fall 55% to £1.2m Retail & Services Ciarán Hancock
  • Lloyds’ Poseidon adventure seeks discount buyers Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • Eircom poised to return to growth, bringing it closer to a flotation Technology Mark Paul
  • Revenues fall at INM but group buoyed by digital focus Media & Marketing Ciara O'Brien
  • Greencore profit, revenue up despite ‘difficult’ UK market Agribusiness & Food Ciara O'Brien
  • Revenues jump by 17% at Datalex as it records 'formidable'growth Technology Fiona Reddan
  • Deutche Bank weighs up Brexit options Financial Services
  • TomTom shares jump after Apple renews digital maps contract Media & Marketing
  • Michael Noonan wants bank response on rate cuts ‘in weeks’ Financial Services Arthur Beesley
  • British public to vote on creative figure for £20 note Financial Services
  • Grexit would be very serious for Europe - Stiglitz Economy
  • UK’s inflation rate falls below zero for first time in 50 years Economy
  • Vodafone Ireland revenue dips on lower charges, rising competition Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Mortgage lending soars as recovery continues Financial Services Fiona Reddan
  • Central Bank fines Western Union €1.75m Economy Fiona Reddan
  • US was ‘lied’ into war so finding out truth about Iraq still matters Economy Paul Krugman
  • Quinn administrators ordered to provide more details in PwC case Financial Services Mary Carolan
  • Breifne O’Brien receiver hopes to gain $400,000 from US sale Commercial Property Mary Carolan
  • DCC eyes further buyouts after €464 million French deal Energy & Resources Fiona Reddan
  • Taoiseach and Michael Fingleton being called to Banking Inquiry Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • Is the bank of mum and dad taking on more than its share? Personal Finance Fiona Reddan
  • Eircom turns down €3.3 billion bid Technology Mark Paul
  • Bank guarantee a very costly mistake - Central Bank adviser Economy Arthur Beesley
  • Banks delay UK investment on ‘Brexit’ doubts Economy

  • Opinion

  • Portlaoise hospital Letters
  • Rise and fall of the ‘Irish Press’ Letters
  • Age of presidential candidates Letters
  • Marriage referendum – countdown to polling day Letters
  • Head to head: Should the age for presidential candidates be 21? Opinion Hugh Linehan , Arthur Beesley
  • Martyn Turner Opinion Martyn Turner
  • Our prisons are at a crossroads following fatal stabbing Opinion John Cuffe
  • Trust the people when it comes to allowing the possibility of younger presidential candidates Editorial
  • Fintan O’Toole: Marriage was nothing to be proud of in 1983 Opinion Fintan O'Toole
  • Marriage referendum: In the name of equality Editorial
  • Rory O’Carroll: ‘I will vote to end discrimination against gay and lesbian couples’ Opinion Rory O'Carroll
  • An Irishman’s Diary on Ypres and Mouse Trap Farm Opinion Ronan McGreevy

  • Life & Style

  • Down syndrome and dementia: ‘Don’t break the link between the carers and the client’ Health & Family June Shannon
  • ‘I have had calls from mums on a Saturday night; they cried for two hours solid’ Health & Family Arlene Harris
  • That’s men: A slap in the face is more than a cliché Health & Family Padraig O'Morain
  • My Health Experience: ‘I am living with motor neurone disease, as opposed to dying from it’ Health & Family Eileen Finn
  • Ireland ill-prepared to address needs of those with Down syndrome and dementia Health & Family Mary McCarron
  • Second Opinion: Stop stigmatising obesity and start attacking the causes Health & Family Jacky Jones
  • Clinical trials: how oranges and lemons ensured we don’t compare apples with oranges Health & Family Declan Devane , Mike Clarke
  • How patients donating samples can support medical research Health & Family Claire O'Connell
  • Improving clinical care for the smallest patients Health & Family Claire O'Connell
  • Clinical trials: how they work, and what they mean for patients Health & Family Muiris Houston
  • Gambling Big: ‘When you hear the poker chips rippling, there’s an energy’ People Patrick Freyne
  • Problem gambling: Are you a shark or a fish? People Simon Bracken
  • Step by step: Gym, I’m sorry. It’s not you, it’s me Health & Family Damian Cullen
  • Denim disciples: your time is now Fashion Sarah Waldron
  • ‘I can’t express the pure happiness of having a baby, and the extreme sadness of losing a baby, all within two weeks’ Health & Family Joyce Hickey
  • Step away from the soccer pitch: grooves and moves from tots to teens Parenting Sheila Wayman
  • Parenting: ‘Miss, I forgot my PE gear. Again’ Parenting Sheila Wayman
  • Why clinical trials should not be random acts of research Health & Family Frank Moriarty
  • Aisling McDermott on Beauty: sun creams that won't wreck your skin Beauty Aisling McDermott
  • Up to 34 million vehicles in US due for recall over airbags Motors Robin Wright
  • Clinical trials in Ireland: the framework Health & Family Sandra Galvin , Anne Cody
  • Born to Dance: Breakdancing for kids and teens Life & Style

  • Culture

  • Visual Art round-up: Uncertain prospects and a park that keeps secrets Art & Design Aidan Dunne
  • Unthinkable: Should children be encouraged to doubt? Culture Joe Humphreys
  • Inside Out: a return to form for Pixar | Cannes review Film Donald Clarke
  • Alexander McCall Smith’s Irish-set novel wins PG Wodehouse comic fiction prize Books
  • Cemetery of Splendour: Ancient forces make for a seductive and refreshing film | Cannes review Film Donald Clarke
  • All eyes on Russia in first Eurovision semi-final Music Karen Fricker
  • Oliver Jeffers wins 25th CBI Book of the Year Award for Once Upon an Alphabet Books Martin Doyle
  • Sicario: the slick mayhem of secret drug wars | Cannes review Film Donald Clarke
  • Marguerite & Julien: unconvincing, mildly hilarious | Cannes Review Film Donald Clarke
  • Nialler9's New Irish Music: LOAH, I'm Your Vinyl and Young Wonder Music Niall Byrne
  • Stinging Fly invites writers to put their stamp on 1916 centenary Books Sean O'Reilly
  • Excitement builds for Eurovision 2015 Music
  • Galway 2020: 'Together We Can Make This Happen' Heritage
  • Cillian Murphy talks to Bryce Dessner Music